Amanda Musharbash
Fontana,California
Summary
Compassionate Respiratory Therapist, known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in patient assessment, mechanical ventilation management, and emergency respiratory care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional patient care and support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
Whittier, California
08.2023 - Current
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and PFTs.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures. Intubated independently, with bedside physician supervision.
- Instructed patients on the proper use of respiratory equipment.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Servo-U ventilator operation.
- Evaluation, assessment, and administration of all respiratory care modalities.
- Knowledge of ventilator protocols, adult HFOV, and APRV ventilator modes.
- Pediatric and neonatal experience from the emergency room setting.
NICU Rotation
Riverside Community Hospital
Riverside , California
- Performed physical assessments of newborns in the NICU and provided appropriate interventions as needed.
- Initiated therapeutic measures such as assistance in intubation, mechanical ventilation, oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, and suctioning.
- CareFusion Avea Ventilator/3100 A Neonatal Ventilator.
- Collaborated with a team of physicians to develop individualized plans of care for each infant.
- Participated in daily rounds to discuss changes in patient status or treatment plans.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and laboratory data to assess needs and provide emergency interventions.
- HFOV in a neonatal setting.
- Assisted in the deliveries and assessment of neonate/preterm patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory
Boise State University
Boise, ID01-2025
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06-2023
Skills
- Patient education
- Blood gas analysis
- Patient needs assessment
- Equipment setup
- Clinical leadership
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Patient care documentation
- Drug administration trained
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Active communication
- Emergency response
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- CERTIFICATIONS: ACCLS/NRP/BLS/Ethics (up to date)
- LICSENCED RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTIONER
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
08.2023 - Current
NICU Rotation
Riverside Community Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory
Boise State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Victor Valley College