Catherine Vasayllaje
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in oxygen therapy and arterial blood gas analysis, honed at reputable hospitals. Excelled in enhancing patient outcomes through effective treatment administration and teamwork. Demonstrated exceptional professional bedside manner and collaboration skills, significantly improving patient breathing and lung function.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist I
MarinHealth Medical Center
Greenbrae, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Queen of the Valley Hospital
Napa, CA
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Assisted medical team in managing critical patients by implementing life support measures, such as mechanical ventilation.
- Improved patient outcomes by monitoring vital signs, blood gases, and other diagnostic tests to assess the effectiveness of therapy treatments.
- Provided respiratory therapy services in various clinical settings, including intensive care units, emergency departments, and rehabilitation facilities.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Enhanced patient breathing by administering aerosol medications effectively.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Kaiser Permanente
South Sacramento, CA
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by monitoring vital signs, blood gases, and other diagnostic tests to assess the effectiveness of therapy treatments.
- Provided respiratory therapy services in various clinical settings, including intensive care units, emergency departments, and rehabilitation facilities.
- Enhanced patient breathing by administering aerosol medications effectively.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Carrington College
Pleasant Hill, CA03-2024
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient care documentation
- Treatment Administration
- Oxygen therapy
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner -Respiratory Care Board of California
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist I
MarinHealth Medical Center
08.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Student
Queen of the Valley Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
Respiratory Therapy Student
Kaiser Permanente
11.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Carrington College