Blake Elden Manez
Los Angeles,,CA
Summary
RCP, RRT, CRT
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 8+ years in an acute and subacute healthcare setting. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, therapy administration and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Successful Respiratory Care Practitioner offering many years of medical experience with a focus on caring for patients with respiratory health conditions. Highly adept in creating treatment plans specifically for each patient, evaluating patient progress, and following medical treatment protocols to promote quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Southern California Hospital at Hollywood
Hollywood
01.2023 - Current
- Provided exceptional respiratory care for critically ill patients in a wide range of clinical environments such as the ICU, Psych, General, and Urgent care.
- Maintained and troubleshooted various types of equipment such as PB-840, PB-980, Respironics V-60, Airvo 2 High Flow Nasal Cannula, and ParaPac MRI Vent efficiently.
- Worked closely with physicians and nurses to ensure proper patient care, aiding in medical procedures and related tasks.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
All Saints Health Care (Pediatrics & Adults)
North Hollywood, CA
04.2016 - Current
- Performed and maintained tracheal hygiene for pediatric and adult patients.
- Efficiently maintained and troubleshooted multiple types of equipment including Ventilators (LTV-1200, HT-70, Astral 150) and BiPAP machines (ResMed & Metaneb).
- Providing transportation for patients to external facilities while ensuring respiratory stability.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, family members, and physicians to ensure seamless patient care coordination.
Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager
All Saints Health care (Pediatrics & Adults)
North Hollywood, CA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Managed a team of employees, organized work schedules, and allocated duties accordingly.
- Developed and executed departmental policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.
- Facilitated ongoing assessment of patient/family needs and goals as part of an interdisciplinary team care plan.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley
West Covina, CA
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Performed equipment maintenance and troubleshooting for various devices including Vela Ventilator, Bipap Vision, V60, Vapotherm, ECG Pagewriter TC50, and I-STAT analyzer
- Assisted physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management, weaning protocols, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and intubations.
- Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within the cardiopulmonary system, making medical decisions based on assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA09.2014
Skills
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient care documentation
- Telemetry, ICU, Transport experience
- Nebulized & MDI drug administration
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Arterial blood gas drawing & analysis
- Intubation assistance
- Transporting patients to outside facilities
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Southern California Hospital at Hollywood
01.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Assistant Manager
All Saints Health care (Pediatrics & Adults)
08.2020 - 08.2021
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley
03.2018 - 07.2020
Respiratory Care Practitioner
All Saints Health Care (Pediatrics & Adults)
04.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
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