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Christina Richards

Ceres,United States

Summary

Accomplished Respiratory Care Practitioner offering 6 1/2 years of medical experience providing outstanding respiratory healthcare to patients. Talented in assessing patients, developing comprehensive respiratory treatment plans, carefully monitoring treatment effectiveness and educating patients for better health condition maintenance. Expert in measuring patient health status to guide treatment and provide ideal outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
12.2015 - Current
  • Worked in fast paced 460 bed facility.
  • Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
  • Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
  • 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.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient care to their satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Responded to emergency situations ranging from rapid responses to code blues.
  • Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to MDs and appropriate staff.

Patient Sitter

Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
08.2013 - 12.2015
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Evaluated patient behavior and condition and reported new or unusual issues to doctor.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Completed necessary reports and documentation on time and to specifications.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
01.2012 - 08.2013
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and heart rate.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Professional Development and Education Secretary

Doctors Medical Center
Modesto, CA
08.2010 - 01.2012
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication.
  • Provided onboarding and training for new support staff.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to employees.
  • Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
  • Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers.
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA
12.2014

High School Diploma -

Peter Johansen High School
Modesto, CA
06.2002

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Airway Management
  • Arterial Punctures
  • Arterial Line Placement
  • Emergency Room
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Ventilation Management
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Bronchopulmonary Drainage
  • Intensive Care Units (SICU, CVICU, CCU, NCCU, PACU)
  • Tracheostomy Tubes

Affiliations

  • American Association for Respiratory Care
  • National Board for Respiratory Care

Certification

  • CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • Arterial Line Placement

Timeline

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Doctors Medical Center
12.2015 - Current

Patient Sitter

Doctors Medical Center
08.2013 - 12.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant

Doctors Medical Center
01.2012 - 08.2013

Professional Development and Education Secretary

Doctors Medical Center
08.2010 - 01.2012

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Modesto Junior College

High School Diploma -

Peter Johansen High School

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