Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
Provided bedside trach care and ensured appropriate emergency trach care supplies were stocked.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
Trained in Gen Peds, PICU, NICU, ED triaging, and RT Charge occasionally.
Provides education training and precepts RT students and co-workers.
Created educational PowerPoint for NAVA for conventional ventilation.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
08.2020 - 06.2023
Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
Trained Gen Peds, PICU, NICU, and CVICU
Provided bedside trach care, and assured for appropriate emergency trach care supplies were stocked.
Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Conducted tests such as EKGs.
Respiratory Therapist
Shands Children's Hospital
12.2023 - 03.2024
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Level 4 & Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) for Pediatric Population:
Respiratory Care for Neonates: Managed care for conditions such as respiratory distress syndrome and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
Ventilator Management: Expert in both conventional and high-frequency ventilation for neonates.
Surfactant Administration: Experienced in administering surfactant to improve pulmonary function.
Respiratory Monitoring: Utilized pulse oximetry, capnography, and blood gas analysis for precise monitoring.
Emergency Response: Rapidly responded to neonatal emergencies like apnea and bradycardia.
Family Education: Communicated complex care procedures and updates to family members.
Cardiopulmonary Management: Provided respiratory therapy for pediatric patients with cardiac conditions.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support: Certified in PALS with a focus on cardiac emergencies.
Ventilator Support: Managed both invasive and non-invasive ventilation for pediatric patients.
Oxygen Therapy Management: Controlled and monitored oxygen therapy to ensure optimal delivery.
Interdisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborated with cardiologists and healthcare professionals in patient care planning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Valencia College
Orlando, FL
05.2024
Skills
Epic Charting system friendly
BLS, PALS, NRP, ACLS, and Stable Certified
User-friendly with the HFOV A&B, Jet Oscillator, Nitric Oxide, Heliox, Dragon’s, Servo-U, Transport Hamilton, V60, LTV, Trilogy’s, Trilogy EVO’s VOCSN home vent, F&P high flow and Vapotherm Hi-flow
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