Carlos Almodovar
Springfield,MA
Summary
Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Baystate Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments per physician orders to enhance patient recovery.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Consults with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Patient Care Technician
Baystate Medical Center
09.2013 - 09.2022
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA06-2022
Skills
- Conducting physical assessments
- Emergency resuscitation skills
- Airway management
- Advanced ventilator management
- Configuration of respiratory systems
- Care plan coordination
- Healthcare leadership
Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Baystate Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Baystate Medical Center
09.2013 - 09.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Springfield Technical Community College
Education and Training
other