Christian Vargas
Lamont,CA
Summary
Certified Respiratory Therapist trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist II, RRT
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2020 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA07.2020
Skills
- Treatment Administration
- Patient Education
- Equipment Cleaning
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Intubation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Patient Care Documentation
- Draw and Interpret Arterial Blood Gas
- Emergency Medical Care
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- NBRC #181727
- Respiratory Care Board of California #42877
- BLS - exp 07/2025
- ACLS - exp 07/2025
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist II, RRT
Good Samaritan Hospital
09.2020 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College