David Ayala
Canoga Park,CA
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist experienced in providing exceptional bedside customer service. Contributed to community health through strong work ethic, adaptability, and interpersonal skills. Focused on expanding expertise into new fields while delivering positive experiences and team success.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
VA Medical Center
Westwood, CA
09.2003 - 09.2023
- Assessed VA Medical Center patients for breathing status and respiratory needs.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and inhaled medications.
- Managed ventilator settings for critical care and emergency patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes through comprehensive respiratory care.
- Performed respiratory care procedures during code and rapid response events.
- Instructed veterans on inhaler use, breathing exercises, and home therapy to promote self-management and improve respiratory health.
- Provided emergency care, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assessed high-risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and implemented timely interventions to ensure patient safety.
Respiratory Therapist
Encino Hopital
Encino, California
10.1997 - 04.2003
- Assessed patients for breathing status and respiratory needs.
- Collected arterial blood gases and monitored pulse oximetry readings.
- Managed ventilator settings for critical care and emergency patients.
- Performed respiratory care procedures during code and rapid response events.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and inhaled medications.
- Educated patients on inhaler use, breathing exercises, and home therapy.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Documented treatments in paper/electronic medical records and care notes.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and care teams on treatment plans.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Education
CRRT - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA 01.1995 - 10.1996
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Mechanical ventilation management
- ABG analysis
- Pulse oximetry
- Aerosol therapy
- Medical gas delivery
- Critical care support
- Respiratory assessment
- Emergency response
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical judgment
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Strong cooperation working with others
- Professional bedside manner
- Appointment scheduling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
VA Medical Center
09.2003 - 09.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Encino Hopital
10.1997 - 04.2003
CRRT - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
01.1995 - 10.1996