Brandon McLinn
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
Professionally trained Respiratory Therapist with more than 800 hours of experience delivering high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Beverly Hills, CA
10.2020 - Current
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring Connection Home Care Inc.
Granada Hills, CA
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Los Angeles Valley College
5800 Fulton Ave. Valley Glen, CA 9140106.2020
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Los Angeles Valley College
5800 Fulton Ave. Valley Glen, Ca 9140112.2017
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral
Los Angeles Valley College
5800 Fulton Ave. Valley Glen, Ca 9140106.2017
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient-oriented
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Cerner proficiency
- Epic proficiency
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- Communicates efficiently
License
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Registered Respiratory Therapist- RRT
Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
Accomplishments
Nominated to The Lambda Beta Society
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring Connection Home Care Inc.
01.2018 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Los Angeles Valley College
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Los Angeles Valley College
Associate of Science - Social And Behavioral
Los Angeles Valley College
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