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Brittany Casias

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 5 years of experience working with adult and geriatric patients experiencing pulmonary issues. Highly skilled in treatment of chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma and bronchitis. Excellent data analysis and patient evaluation skills. Highly detailed in patient service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Host Healthcare
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
11.2021 - Current
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • ABG draws and analysis
  • HFNC and NIV

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Rapid Temps / VA Of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM
01.2021 - Current
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Tracheostomy care Care
  • EKG
  • ABG and analysis

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sandoval Regional Medical Center
Albuquerque, NM
12.2020 - Current
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Set up NIPPV, HFNC, and various other oxygen therapy devices
  • Performed ABGs and analysis. Made vent settings accordingly
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Transported patients on Ventilators as needed
  • Tracheostomy Care and management

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Host Health Care
Taos, NM
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • EKGs
  • ABGs and analysis
  • Intubation, extubation, transports

Registered Respiratory Therapist

University Of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
01.2017 - 11.2020
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

PresNow
Albuquerque, NM
08.2019 - 09.2020

Triaged incoming patients and ordered labs, Xrays as needed

Roomed patients based on care level needed urgent care/ ICU

Started IVs, drew blood and hung medications per given case

Processed specimens in laboratory including whole blood, urine, and swabs

Administered breathing treatments, initiation of Bipap, Cpap as needed

Performed intubation, vent management as needed

Discharged patients, went over discharge criteria

Cleaned rooms and started new Patient process again

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Albuquerque, NM
08.2015 - 01.2017
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Performed Chest therapies including CPT and other airway clearances
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to deliver client satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management by performing [Task] and [Task].
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, NM
01.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Customer/ patient service
  • Outpatient care
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Patient Care
  • Emergency Care
  • Critical Care
  • Airway Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Tracheotomies
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • MS Office/suite
  • Experience with Epic charting software and cerner

Certifications

ACLS: Current

BLS: Current

PALS: Current

NRP: Current

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Host Healthcare
11.2021 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Rapid Temps / VA Of Albuquerque
01.2021 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sandoval Regional Medical Center
12.2020 - Current

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Host Health Care
12.2020 - 03.2021

Registered Respiratory Therapist

PresNow
08.2019 - 09.2020

Registered Respiratory Therapist

University Of New Mexico Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2020

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Presbyterian Healthcare Services
08.2015 - 01.2017

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Pima Medical Institute

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Grand Canyon University
Brittany Casias