Carrie Marquez
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Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 14 years of experience in Acute and Sub-Acute healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Offering foundation in healthcare principles with commitment to learning and growing in respiratory care field. Brings ability to quickly grasp and apply medical knowledge, along with proficiency in patient assessment and therapeutic techniques. Ready to use and develop skills in respiratory therapy and patient care in Respiratory therapy role.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
02.2014 - Current
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management, extubations and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Mentored new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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 Therapist
Gladstone Care Center
02.2011 - Current
- Manage tracheostomy patients who are ventilator dependent. (phillips, Ht70 ventilators) Ensure patent airway, Collect vital signs, Maintain proper documentation, and Direct communication with Physicians, Rn and other staff. Ventilator weaning per facility protocol. Trach changes.
- Knowledge of Clickpoint charting program
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Respiratory Therapist
Casa Colina Hospital For Rehabilitation
08.2023 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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 Therapist
Norwalk Meadows Nursing Center
07.2011 - 02.2021
- Perform patient assessment, Set-up ventilators (VIVO50), Manage ventilator patients, Weaning of ventilator patients per protocol, Respond to Code Blue per protocol(CPR), Ensure infection control, Ensure patent airwayTracheostomy care and Transport patients to and from appointments
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
- Ensure accurate documentation using Matrix charting system
Transport Respiratory Therapist
Elite Ambulance
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Ensure safe and timely transport of critically ill patients who are ventilator dependent (Newport HT70) to emergency dept, Transfer Patients to Sub-acute units from Acute care facilities.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Facilitated smoother transitions from hospital to home care for patients, coordinating with external healthcare providers.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA01.2011
General Education -
Cypress Community College
Cypress, CA08.1999
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
Certification
- State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner, #31167
- National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist, #123798
- American Heart Association CPR Certified, BLS, ACLS, PALS
Personal Information
Title: CRT, RRT
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Casa Colina Hospital For Rehabilitation
08.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
San Gabriel Valley Medical Center
02.2014 - Current
Transport Respiratory Therapist
Elite Ambulance
08.2013 - 09.2014
Respiratory Therapist
Norwalk Meadows Nursing Center
07.2011 - 02.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Gladstone Care Center
02.2011 - Current
Associate of Science Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
General Education -
Cypress Community College
- State of California Respiratory Care Practitioner, #31167
- National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist, #123798
- American Heart Association CPR Certified, BLS, ACLS, PALS
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