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Cristina Morales
Respiratory Therapist
MECHANICSVILLE,VA
Summary
Patient-oriented experienced Respiratory Therapist offering over 16-year background helping patients to overcome their critical illness.
I have worked as a clinical preceptor promoting clinical reasoning, critical thinking and problem solving at a Comprehensive Level One Trauma Center. Bringing forth the ability to maintain professionalism and focused mind in a high pressure scenarios.
I have also handled complex life support system management by following up to date medical protocols.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
VCU Health System
Richmond, VA
06.2006 - Current
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Provided comprehensive Respiratory Care to the following ICU's:
- Medical Respiratory ICU, Surgical Trauma ICU, Transplant ICU, Coronary ICU, Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU, Neurosurgical ICU, Burn ICU, Emergency Trauma Bay and medical ER.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, difficult airway placement, care and management, non conventional mechanical ventilations modes, Nitric oxide and Heliox administration policies.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
HCA CJW And Chippenham Medical Center
Richmond, Virginia
01.2010 - 04.2014
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Provided comprehensive Respiratory Care care to following areas: Neonatal intensive Care Unit, Labor and Delivery, Pediatric Intensive Care unit, and Pediatric ER
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as, Neonatal out patient transport, difficult airways, ventilator management and intubations, Nitric Oxide and Heliox administration.
- Analyzed and ran Blood gases and conveyed results to other staff.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Clinical Coordinator
University Santiago Of Cali
Cali ,Colombia
02.1998 - 11.2002
- Trained Respiratory Therapist students at the Valle University Hospital.
- Implement new policies and educate staff on changes.
- Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help Respiratory therapist and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
- Managed emergency patients and handled patient treatment concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA 01.2004 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Andean University Foundation
Bogota Colombia 01.1993 - 10.1998
Master of Science - Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist
Andean Area University Foundation
Bogota Colombia 01.1999 - 07.2000
Skills
Developing patient care plans
Professional bedside manner
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Staff education and training
Patient Management
Direct Patient Care
Interests
Certification
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
HCA CJW And Chippenham Medical Center
01.2010 - 04.2014
Respiratory Care Practitioner
VCU Health System
06.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
01.2004 - 05.2006
Master of Science - Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialist
Andean Area University Foundation
01.1999 - 07.2000
Clinical Coordinator
University Santiago Of Cali
02.1998 - 11.2002
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Andean University Foundation
01.1993 - 10.1998