Boyd Salsedo
Dixon,California
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 15 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments and airway management. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Marshall Medical Center
Placerville, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Respiratory Therapist II
TRS Health Care
Woodland, CA
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
California Health Care Facility
11.2014 - 11.2021
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Sutter Care At Home, Sutter VNA & Hospice
05.2012 - 04.2014
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Provided patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
05.2008 - 10.2013
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Cordova, CA05.2008
Skills
- Drug Administration Trained
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Safety Protocols and Procedures
- Patient Advocacy
- People Skills
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Marshall Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist II
TRS Health Care
11.2021 - 05.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
California Health Care Facility
11.2014 - 11.2021
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Sutter Care At Home, Sutter VNA & Hospice
05.2012 - 04.2014
Respiratory Care Practitioner II
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
05.2008 - 10.2013
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College