Angela Chavez
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
Fort Worth,TX
1
Certification
25
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with a strong background in critical care, ventilator management, airway management, and critical care support. Known for quick clinical judgment, patient education, and effective teamwork in acute care settings.
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
13 Years 2 Months- Supported ventilator management for critical care patients
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders and ABG results
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments for respiratory illnesses, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques to enhance patient recovery.
- Monitored respiratory status and adjusted oxygen therapy per physician orders.
- Assisted with airway suctioning and intubation procedures to ensure airway patency for acute care patients.
- Performed and maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Monitored arterial blood gas results and documented findings to inform treatment adjustments in electronic records.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Educated patients and families on breathing treatments and home respiratory care.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to advances in respiratory care practice.
- Maintained respiratory equipment and followed infection control standards in patient areas.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Implemented treatment protocols as specified by physicians.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient’s condition.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use with patients.
- Monitored patient condition changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Implemented treatment protocols as specified by physicians.
- Back Team Lead when needed
- Experience with Avea, Vela, V60, Hamilton C1 & C3 ventilators, Airvo, Aerogen, metanebs, CPT, trachs, Lary Tubes.
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted support for critical care patients.
- Experience working in the ED, Trauma, neuro, med surg, and CV ICU's when needed.
Patient Care Technician
11 Years 11 Months- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff in hospital units.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, and daily living needs.
- Supported nurses with bedside care, comfort measures, and patient positioning.
- Transferred patients safely using lifts, wheelchairs, and stretchers across care areas.
- Documented patient information in medical records and shift reports accurately.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Prepared rooms and equipment for admissions, discharges, and patient transport.
- Collected specimens and prepared samples following hospital procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Skills
Ventilator management
Endotracheal intubation
Airway management
Oxygen therapy
Non-invasive ventilation
Continuous positive airway pressure
Arterial blood gas/art line
Arterial blood gas analysis
Blood gas analysis
Respiratory medication administration
Nitric oxide therapy
Respiratory care protocols
Critical care support
Patient care documentation
Epic charting
Electronic medical records
Care coordination
Care plan management
Clinical judgment
Clinical decision making
Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Respiratory equipment setup
Infection control
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Patient education
Professional bedside manner
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Physical assessments
Pulse oximetry
Bronchial hygiene
Smoking cessation counseling
Medication administration
Medication safety practices
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPR
Spirometer reading
Tracheostomy care
Staff training programs
Ethics and professionalism
Respiratory care protocols
Patient assessment
Emergency response
Critical thinking
Safety protocols and procedures
Medical terminology
Emergency medical care
Medical record documentation
End-of-life care
Intubation
Certification
- CRT/RRT. NBRC July 2013 #136410
- TMB July 2013 RCP #00077053
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Resources Fort Worth
07.2013 - 09.2026Read More
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
08.2001 - 07.2013Read More
Concorde Career College
Associate of Applied Science from Respiratory Therapy
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