Angel Mendez
East Providence
Summary
Registered respiratory therapist with several years of experience providing inpatient neonatal and adult patients with therapeutic services. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Women and Infants Hospital
Providence
05.2008 - Current
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI05-2012
Skills
- Drug administration
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Physical assessments
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
- BLS Certified
- ALS Certified
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment setup
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Women and Infants Hospital
05.2008 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Community College of Rhode Island