CHRISTOPHER MENDEZ
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with a solid foundation in patient care and a commitment to improving respiratory health. Managed over 80 subacute patients and performed more than 50 arterial blood gases, ensuring optimal respiratory outcomes through evidence-based practices and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
RCP Externship
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
Downey, CA
2024 - 2024
- Monitoring patients on mechanical ventilation and adjusting settings based on ABG interpretation and patient response (Hamilton, BiPAP, HFNC) overseeing 100+ hours of ventilator hours.
- Identified respiratory distress in patients and implemented immediate interventions to stabilize their condition.
- Supported resuscitation teams with bag-valve mask ventilation, contributing to patient survival during critical situations.
- Performed 50+ Arterial blood gases, administered 100+ treatments.
- Assisted with interfacility transport, prioritizing patient safety and stability throughout the process.
- Working with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals to coordinate care plans.
- Communicating changes in patient's conditions.
RCP Externship
Garden Park Care Center
Garden Grove, CA
2024 - 2024
- Administered respiratory therapy for 60+ patients, including nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, suctioning, and vent checks, to optimize patient recovery.
- Provided tracheostomy care and performed tube changes, maintaining patient comfort and safety.
- Managed care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions and those recovering from acute illnesses, ensuring appropriate treatment and support.
RCP Externship
New Orange Hills
Orange, CA
2024 - 2024
- Monitored long-term ventilated patients to ensure stability and promptly addressed potential complications.
- Monitored vital signs, oxygen saturation, and respiratory effort for 80+ subacute patients to ensure timely interventions.
- Identified changes in patient condition and escalated care appropriately
- Assisted with tracheostomy care and tube changes to maintain patient safety and comfort.
Education
Associates of Science Respiratory Therapy -
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA02-2025
High School Diploma -
Narbonne High School
Harbor City, CA01-2017
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation management (AC, SIMV, PC, PRVC)
- Noninvasive ventilation (BiPAP / CPAP)
- Arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation
- Airway management (ET intubation assist, suctioning)
- Ventilator troubleshooting (PIP, Pplat, alarms)
- Patient assessment
- Identified changes in patient condition and escalated care appropriately
- Bilingual in Spanish & English
Certification
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
License
Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Registry number: 210327
Timeline
RCP Externship
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
2024 - 2024
RCP Externship
Garden Park Care Center
2024 - 2024
RCP Externship
New Orange Hills
2024 - 2024
Associates of Science Respiratory Therapy -
Concorde Career College
High School Diploma -
Narbonne High School