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Brandon Lester

Elk Grove ,CA

Summary

Respiratory Therapist with a demonstrated history of clinical experience in Level 1 & Level 2 Trauma Hospitals, along with Covid patients. Containing experience ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics in the healthcare industry. Possessing extensive knowledge and training coupled with solid expertise in evidence based clinical interventions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Northbay Medical Center
09.2018 - Current

Organized clinical interventions by working along side medical staff and created treatment plans for patients suffering from pulmonary disorders. Treatment plans which are but not limited to, assessment, initiation, monitoring patient behavior and response to treatment, non invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation both managing and weaning, extubation, ABG draws and analysis, chest physiotherapy, Running EKG’s, patient transport, pharmacotherapy, and oxygen therapy.

  • ICU
  • Covid vent management since 03/2020
  • Flolan administration and Alaris pump management
  • ER
  • General floor therapy
  • Inserting A-Lines
  • Intubations using Glidescope

Respiratory Care Practitioner

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
07.2019 - Current

Organized clinical interventions by working along side medical staff and created treatment plans for patients suffering from pulmonary disorders. Treatment plans which are but not limited to, assessment, initiation, monitoring patient behavior and response to treatment, non invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation both managing and weaning, extubation.

  • NICU
  • PICU
  • ER
  • Oscillators
  • Nitric Oxide
  • General floor therapy

Respiratory Therapist (Travel Assignments)

Kaiser Permay
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Seton Medical Center
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Organized clinical interventions by working along side medical staff and created treatment plans for patients suffering from pulmonary disorders. Treatment plans which are but not limited to, assessment,  initiation, monitoring patient behavior and response to treatment, non invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation both managing and weaning, extubation, ABG draws and analysis, chest physiotherapy,  Running EKG’s, patient transport, pharmacotherapy, and oxygen therapy.  Following Respiratory Protocol. 
  • ER
  • General floor therapy 

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Broward Health Medical Center
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Organized clinical interventions by working along side medical staff and created treatment plans for patients suffering from pulmonary disorders. Treatment plans which are but not limited to, assessment, initiation, monitoring patient behavior and response to treatment, non invasive and invasive mechanical ventilation both managing and weaning, extubation, ABG draws and analysis, chest physiotherapy, patient transport, pharmacotherapy, and oxygenn therapy, Following Respiratory Protocols.
  • NICU
  • PICU
  • CVICU
  • ER
  • Nitric Oxide
  • Oscillators (Jet & 3100)
  • General floor therapy

Education

Bachelor In Respiratory Care -

Boise State University
Boise, ID
06.2022

Associate of Arts - Respiratory Therapy

Broward College - North Campus
Coconut Creek, FL
2017

Skills

  • NICU, PICU, ED, Adult ICU Cardiac, and Covid vent management experience
  • Action Oriented
  • Critical Thinking
  • Independent Judgment and Decision Quality
  • Thorough Physical Assessments
  • Time Management
  • Arterial Line Placement
  • Intubation Using Glide Scope

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • CPR certified through American Heart Association (BLS)
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • RCP Licence of California

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist (Travel Assignments)

Kaiser Permay
01.2023 - 07.2023

Respiratory Care Practitioner

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
07.2019 - Current

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Northbay Medical Center
09.2018 - Current

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Seton Medical Center
06.2018 - 09.2018

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Broward Health Medical Center
05.2017 - 06.2018

Bachelor In Respiratory Care -

Boise State University

Associate of Arts - Respiratory Therapy

Broward College - North Campus
Brandon Lester