Christopher P Stowe
San Diego,CA
Summary
Respiratory Care Practitioner with over 10 years of experience, able to perform all aspects of Respiratory Therapy in a collective environment. A graduate of Emergency Medical Technician School with first responder skills. Certified and Licensed Phlebotomist for over three years. Dean’s list and perfect attendance awards in Respiratory Therapy School. Accomplished Educator who has taught children to read, play the Alto Saxophone, and Kenpo Karate. A charismatic leader who maintains integrity in a high stress environment with outstanding communication and interpersonal relationship skills. Highly effective in conflict resolution, self-awareness, and collaboration. Has earned the title of Life Scout, brown belt in Kenpo Karate, and an avid volunteer for a Non-Profit Organization. Honest, peaceful, confident character, with great integrity, and empathy for my patients.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
UCSD Medical Center
San Diego, California
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted with inhaled nitric oxide therapy for respiratory and cardiac support.
- Supported lung and heart transplant care during perioperative and post-operative phases.
- Performed emergent cricothyroidotomy to secure airway in critical situation.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Initiated BiPAP and high flow oxygen therapy.
- Transported patients with high oxygen demand, ie. Ventilators, BiPAP and HFNC.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gases and Venus blood gases.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
Respiratory Therapist
Alvarado Medical Center
San Diego, California
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Monitored ventilator settings and adjusted support per physician orders.
- Performed arterial blood gas sampling and analyzed respiratory status.
- Assessed breath sounds, work of breathing, and patient response to treatment.
- Responded to rapid changes in patient condition and emergency airway events.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Montefino Ventilator Training
San Diego, CA
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Evaluated patients with deficiencies and abnormalities within cardiopulmonary system and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing treatments.
- Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks.
- Maintain patent airway in trached patients.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Dialmed Inc Registry
San Diego, CA
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory therapies.
- Interacted with patients and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
ATC West Healthcare
Moreno Valley, CA
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
San Diego, California
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Worked in a 200-bed hospital with an eight bed ICU, two negative pressure rooms, CAT Scan, MRI and O.R.
- Responsible for ventilator management, Intubations, arterial blood gases, bronchoscopies, oxygen therapy, emergency tracheostomy/ Percutaneous Trach’s, patient and family education
- Recognized by patients for exceptional care in respiratory therapy.
- Initiated BiPAP and high flow oxygen therapy.
- Transported patients with high oxygen demand, ie. Ventilators and HFNC.
- Recommended for rehire by Chief Clinical Officer- Barbra Vargas.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Caregiver/ Respiratory Consultant
Sunshine Home Health Care
San Diego, CA
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and secretion clearance.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
- Devised a communication system using only eye movements.
Education
A.S. Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
San Diego, CA07.2015
Emergency Medical Technician - First Responder
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA01.2009
Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 - Phlebotomy
Vista Adult School
Vista, CA07.2012
High School Diploma -
Westview High School
San Diego, CA07.2008
Skills
- Intubation-Intubation Program via Dr Sam Clark
- ICU/Emergency, Rapid response/code blue
- Ventilator management, and troubleshooting
- Assisted with Moderate Sedation Bronchoscopies and fully sedated Bronchoscopies
- Oxygen delivery management
- Arterial blood gas puncture and analysis
- Initiated noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
- Coached patients on effective airway clearance techniques
- Executed tracheostomy care, capping, decannulation, stoma and skin management
- ETCO2 monitoring
- MRI/CT ventilator transports
- Patient/family education
- Care plan management
- MS Office proficiency
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- MS Office
- Relationship development
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UCSD Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Alvarado Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2023
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Dialmed Inc Registry
04.2021 - 07.2021
Respiratory Care Practitioner
ATC West Healthcare
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Montefino Ventilator Training
09.2019 - 01.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
04.2016 - 12.2018
Caregiver/ Respiratory Consultant
Sunshine Home Health Care
12.2015 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Westview High School
Emergency Medical Technician - First Responder
San Diego Miramar College
Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 - Phlebotomy
Vista Adult School
A.S. Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College