A dedicated and experienced Respiratory Therapist with 2.5 years of clinical practice. Proficient in managing diverse respiratory conditions across various patient populations, including critical care and ventilator management, committed to delivering high-quality patient care through comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, and patient education."
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist CRT
Valley Regional Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty
As a vital part of the patient care team, performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation
Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure
Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy
Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy
Assist with placement of artificial airways
Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation
Monitor patient for therapeutic response
Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response
Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients
Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required
Radiology Clerk
Valley Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 08.2022
Accurately transcribes and processes doctor's orders in a timely manner in accordance with policy and procedure
Stat orders are brought to the attention of the appropriate associates immediately
Accurately complete computer data entry and maintain knowledge base related to the computer
Assemble and performs clerical duties related to the patient's chart on a timely manner
Prepares patient chart accurately and on time for patient transfer or discharge in accordance with policy and procedure
Setup, maintenance, and tear down of hospital medical records, which includes maintaining and updating current departmental logs
Ability to perform and adhere to infection control as well as patient and facility safety practices (hand washing, cleaning of equipment and maintenance of the patient's immediate care area)
Manager
Xtreme Jump Trampoline Park
07.2016 - 07.2021
Manage day to day operations for the entire store
Perform store opening/closing duties, including balancing cash tills, and checking all equipment for proper functioning
Preform required safety inspections on a daily basis
Maintain adequate cash supply in cash drawers in multiple registers
Responsible for ringing up customers in a timely manner, and guaranteeing a high level of customer service
Responsible for hiring new recruits
Create employee schedules
Stock and rotate inventory regularly
Replenish merchandise shelves with items from the stockroom
Maintain relationships with vendors
Cross-train and provide back-up for other customer service representatives when needed
Work as a team member performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning
Train new employees
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns, and exchanges
Manage quality communication, customer support and product representation for each customer
Guarantee positive customer experiences and resolve all customer complaints
Take customer phone calls, answer their questions over the phone, and book special events
Supervise staff to ensure customer safety
Responsible for enforcing company policies and employee conduct, take disciplinary action when necessary
Conduct staff meetings regarding training, policing updates, other common occurrences in the work place
Generate daily sales report, handle large amounts of money, make daily deposits for the business
Requires managing a small kitchen, skating rink, small arcade, laser tag arena, along with trampoline areas
Requires some maintenance on arcade games
In charge of purchasing and ordering new equipment along with all inventory
Education
Associate's degree - Respiratory Therapy
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX
05.2023
Associate - Biology
TSTC Harlingen
Harlingen, TX
04.2017
High School Diploma -
Los Fresnos High School
Los Fresnos, TX
05.2009
Skills
Hospital Experience
Clerical Experience
Infection Control Training
ICU Experience
Critical Care Experience
Medical Terminology
Vital Signs
Training
Scheduling
Inventory Management
Microsoft Word
Retail sales
Team Building
Kitchen Management Experience
Food Safety
Management
Supervising Experience
Purchasing
Upselling
Customer service
Certification
CPR/AED: Adult, child, Infant + Standard First Aid (BLS), 11/01/23 to 11/01/25
Certified Respiratory Therapist: 6/1/2023 to 5/31/2025
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