Cecilia Maciel

Work History

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor

Salinas Valley Health

01.2022 - Current

Developed a staff communication system to enable quicker implementation of treatment plans and improved comprehensive patient care.
Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, and community organizations to promote high-quality patient care.
Recruited, hired, and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development, and continuing education to employees.
Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with HIPAA, benefits administration, and general liability guidelines.
Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching, and team management models, promoting employees to increased levels of responsibility.
Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand the scope of engagement.
Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives, and clinic policies and procedures.
Collaborated with the respiratory manager to maintain daily operations.
Trained respiratory interns and newly hired respiratory therapists.
Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
Maintained a professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry employees.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
COPD Coordinator - Identifying at-risk COPD patients and providing resources and COPD education to improve quality of life and reduce the incidence of readmission.
Asthma Camp Coordinator
Adult Critical Care Educator
Code Blue Resuscitation Committee/Subcommittee
Critical Care Committee
Wound Care Committee
Respiratory Care Council Advisor

Respiratory Clinical Instructor

Hartnell Community College

08.2018 - Current

Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions on weekly basis.
Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Delivered individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
Provided respiratory therapy skill demonstrations for medication administration.
Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Incorporated instructional aids and motivational strategies to eradicate learning gaps.
Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Implemented new educational techniques to boost student comprehension while reducing learning time.
Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
Provide clinical instruction to respiratory students in clinical settings on critical care and advanced respiratory topics.
Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Analyzed clinical settings' success in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.

Independent Contractor Respiratory Therapist

Pacific Coast Care Rehabilitation Center

01.2018 - Current

Assessed, managed and operated BIPAP/CPAP to deliver airway management.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Natividad

12.2010 - Current

Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Conducted tests such as EKGs.
NICU Therapist
NICU Intubator
NICU Transport Team
Level II Trauma Team

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Salinas Valley Health

01.2013 - 01.2022

Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
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.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
Arterial Line Placement
NICU Intubator
NICU Core Therapist
NICU Transport Team
Respiratory Lead Therapist

Summary

Overview

Work History

Respiratory Therapy Supervisor

Respiratory Clinical Instructor

Independent Contractor Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care Practitioner

Bachelor of Science - Business Healthcare Administration And Management

Skills

Certification

Languages

Affiliations

Work Availability

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