ANDORA V. SANTANA
Respiratory Care
The Bronx,NY
Summary
One year of subacute experience, managing patients on ventilators, including weaning and successful management of a diverse patient caseload. A demonstrated ability to master new therapeutic techniques quickly. Possesses strong skills and a positive attitude, including the ability to communicate effectively and utilize critical thinking, time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Fox Subacute
04.2025 - Current
- Manage ventilator support for residents in a subacute environment, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provide emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Wean patients and provide trach care.
- Ensure optimal respiratory function through proactive interventions and patient education.
- Educate patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Promote a positive workplace culture through active participation in department meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Mentor new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
YTI Career Institute - Altoona
03.2024
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient documentation
- Treatment Administration
- Ventilator mangement
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Oxygen Therapy
- Physical assessments
- Team collaboration
- Care planning
- Regulatory compliance
- EKG, Phlebotomy and IV proficient
- EPIC, Cerner and Pointclick Proficient
Work experience
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
Patient Care Technician 9/2019 – 8/2023
· Went above and beyond to assist patients promptly, efficiently, and courteously.
· Collaborated with the clinical team, helping with procedures where needed.
· Supported admission and discharge processes and made the overall experience for everyone involved as smooth as possible.
· Assisted patients in the COVID Unit and floated to other units based on need.
· Received hand-off from RNs for patients assigned.
· Demonstrated understanding of infection prevention and control standards.
· Completed annual mandatory education requirements.
· Utilized specialized skills and safety when carrying out specific tasks of patient care as assigned, including phlebotomy, finger sticks for glucose, EKGs, vitals, and specimen collection.
· Trained new PCTs on phlebotomy, EKGs, finger sticks, vitals, etc.
St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant June 2018 – September 2019
Reading Hospital - Tower Health West Reading, PA
ED Technician -
Trauma Bay January 2016 – June 2018
St Luke's Hospital Easton, PA
Patient Care Technician September 2013 – February 2016
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
BLS
Affiliations
- Member of the AARC
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Fox Subacute
04.2025 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
YTI Career Institute - Altoona
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