CHERYL RODRIGUEZ
DALY CITY,CA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente
San Francisco, United States
09.2007 - Current
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Relief Supervisor duties, determine and distribute work assignments
- Bedside pulmonary function testing
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Skyline College
San Bruno, CA06.2007
Skills
- Developing patient care plans
- Respiratory healthcare equipment
- Patient education
- Breathing treatments
- Professional bedside manner
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient and family advocacy
Accreditations
Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, State of California -Current
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) American Heart Association - Current
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) American Academy of Pediatrics - Current
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certificate AARC 2019
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente
09.2007 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Skyline College
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