Andrea Gutierrez Avila
Liberal,KS
Summary
Seasoned respiratory therapist with years of experience in healthcare and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapists
Southwest Medical Center
Liberal, Kansas
06.2022 - Current
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Receptionist
Comfort Inn & Suites
Liberal , Kansas
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for management review.
- Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
Receptionist
Quality Inn
Liberal, Kansas
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments, managing a complex calendar for multiple staff members.
- Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Transcribed tapes and notes from meetings into prescribed formats.
- Supplied callers with office address and directions, employee email addresses and phone extensions.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints, providing timely and appropriate solutions.
- Greeted and directed visitors to appropriate personnel and answered large number of calls and emails daily.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Seward County Community College
Liberal, Kansas05-2021
High School Diploma -
Liberal High School
Liberal, Kansas05-2015
Skills
- Physical assessments
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient and family advocacy
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient education
- Equipment cleaning
- Oxygen therapy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Patient care
- Ventilator management
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Treatment administration
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Respiratory Therapists
Southwest Medical Center
06.2022 - Current
Receptionist
Comfort Inn & Suites
04.2019 - 06.2021
Receptionist
Quality Inn
06.2015 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Seward County Community College
High School Diploma -
Liberal High School