Amy Velasquez
Abilene,TX
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 12 years of experience in many healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone of Austin
01.2023 - Current
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Respiratory Therapist
Shiftkey LLC
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Respiratory Therapist
Shannon Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Respiratory Therapist
Abilene Regional Medical Center
11.2016 - 11.2020
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
Hendrick Medical Center
09.2011 - 05.2015
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cisco College
09.2011
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient Education
- Treatment Administration
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Arterial Punctures
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Ventilation Management
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- BLS Certification- Expires 11/2023
- ACLS Certification - Expires 04/2024
- PALS Certification- Expires 04/2024
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Cornerstone of Austin
01.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Shiftkey LLC
11.2022 - 08.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Shannon Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Abilene Regional Medical Center
11.2016 - 11.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Hendrick Medical Center
09.2011 - 05.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cisco College
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