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Christie Leon RCP

Christie Leon RCP

North Hills,CA

Summary

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 25 years of experience in critical 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. Passionate and competent professional develops and implements treatment plans to suit unique patient requirements. Critically assesses individual conditions with immense expertise of symptoms.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Aureus Medical Staffing Agency
07.2020 - Current
  • Travel Respiratory Therapist Locations
  • NorthBay Regional Medical center , Fairfield California
  • St. Bernadine's Medical Center , San Bernardino California
  • Dominican Hospital , Santa Cruz California
  • Ridgecrest Regional , Ridgecrest California
  • Kaiser Antioch, Antioch California
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes

Respiratory Therapist

Mission Community Hospital
North Hills, CA
09.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.

Respiratory Therapist

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
, CA
10.2017 - 11.2019

Conducted patient assessments and reviewed physician instructions to develop and implement tailored respiratory therapy care plans based on individual requirements

  • Setup oxygen, CPAP, BiPAP, Ventilator and High Flow to meet Patient need
  • Met with nursing team members and assessed patient medical records, making appropriate changes to respiratory care and therapy to enhance outcomes
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.

Nicu Respiratory Therapist

Simi Valley Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2018
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
  • Primary NICU and Adult Care

Respiratory Therapist/Supervisor

Kaiser Permanente
01.1999 - 12.1999

Day shift lead

  • Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses
  • Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
  • Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
  • Monitored employee performance and provided coaching and constructive guidance to address areas of concern.

Education

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP -

American Heart Association

Diploma and state board exam - Respiratory Therapist

Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA
10.2000

Skills

  • Critical Care management
  • ABG Management
  • Respiratory Medications
  • Equipment and Procedures
  • Lab Interpretation
  • Pt Education
  • Emergency/Trauma Services
  • Lab Interpretation
  • Emphasis Cystic Fibrosis
  • Non Invasive Ventilation
  • Friendly and Positive Attitude
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Cerner Medical Charting
  • Epic Medical Charting
  • Newborn assessments
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Patient Care Documentation
  • Respiratory Equipment Setup
  • Respiratory Conditions
  • Critical Care Unit (CCU)
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Airway Management
  • Mechanical Ventilators
  • Blood Gas Analysis
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Arterial Punctures
  • Breathing Exercises
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Metered Dose Inhalers
  • Patient Instruction
  • Patient and Caregiver Education
  • Deliver Treatment
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Staffing Requirements
  • Emotional Support
  • Tracheotomy Equipment
  • Intubation
  • Bronchodilators

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Mission Community Hospital
09.2022 - 02.2023

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Aureus Medical Staffing Agency
07.2020 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 11.2019

Nicu Respiratory Therapist

Simi Valley Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2018

Respiratory Therapist/Supervisor

Kaiser Permanente
01.1999 - 12.1999

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP -

American Heart Association

Diploma and state board exam - Respiratory Therapist

Concorde Career College
Christie Leon RCP