Competent Respiratory Care Practitioner with a strong medical background treating patients with respiratory illness. Successful in providing comprehensive patient evaluations, developing customized patient treatment plans and maintaining meticulous medical documentation of patient progress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield
11.2021 - Current
Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Dignity Health Bakersfield Memorial/Mercy Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management by performing airway and oral care.
Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
KAWEAH DELTA HEALTH CARE DISTRICT
11.2018 - 03.2022
Ventilatory support, including maintenance of airways and management of life support systems.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Monitored and documented treatment regimens to determine efficacy and adjusted according to results achieved.
Administer treatments and procedures in sub-acute facility and all hospital floors including emergency department, ICUs, and pediatrics.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of professionals, as well as patients and families, to determine appropriate treatment options.
Practiced proper infection control measures and verified proper function, cleanliness and sanitization before use.
Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO
09.2019 - 08.2020
Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Work as part of team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
Administer treatments and procedures in all hospital floors, emergency department and special care unit.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA
05.2018
High School Diploma -
Delano High School
Delano, CA
06.2007
Skills
Developing patient care plans
Respiratory healthcare equipment
Breathing treatments
Patient Assessments
Professional bedside manner
Patient education
Patient and family advocacy
Tracheostomy Care
Flexible & Adaptable
Multitasking abilities
Certification
Respiratory Care Practitioner License #40329
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
Pediatric Advance Life Support
Basic Life Support
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
S. T. A. B. L. E.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield
11.2021 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Dignity Health Bakersfield Memorial/Mercy Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO
09.2019 - 08.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
KAWEAH DELTA HEALTH CARE DISTRICT
11.2018 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
High School Diploma -
Delano High School
Respiratory Care Practitioner License #40329
Advance Cardiovascular Life Support
Pediatric Advance Life Support
Basic Life Support
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
S. T. A. B. L. E.
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