Professional Respiratory Care Practitioner with outstanding experience and success in providing optimal outcomes for patients with respiratory healthcare needs. Expert in providing patients with focused care through respiratory evaluations, individualized treatment plan creation, medical documentation and health condition education. Dedicated to caring for patients' needs based on symptoms, diagnosis and age group to achieve health goals and arrive at better outcomes.
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DELO VALE GINETE
Carmel Valley,CA
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
Work History
Salinas Valley Memorial Health System
Respiratory Care Practitioner
03.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborate with RN, MD’s and other healthcare workers to provide excellent care
- Ventilator management utilizing ventilator protocol
- Administering various oxygenation/ventilation modalities (I.e; BiPAP/CPAP, High Flow, High humidity and cool aerosol)
- Providing bronchial hygiene therapy
- Pulmonary education/smoking cessation
- Respiratory management utilizing respiratory protocol (allowing RT’s to make decisions regarding what medication and modalities the patient needs from a respiratory stand point)
- DME education
- Assists discharge planners on discharging patients with respiratory equipment
- Assist MD with cardioversion, TEE, conscious sedation, bronchoscopy, and Whole lung lavage
- CXR interpretation
- ABG analysis
- ARTLINE placement
- Respiratory equipment management
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments of respiratory conditions.
- Ensured quality care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through proper management and treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical history, treatments, and responses to therapy.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Educated patients and their families on the proper use of home respiratory equipment, leading to better adherence to treatment plans.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' lung function using spirometry tests, enabling early detection of issues or improvements in condition.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs and diagnoses.
- Served as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education on self-care techniques and follow-up appointments for pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
- Worked closely with infection control teams to minimize cross-contamination risks during aerosol-generating procedures.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning while adhering to safety protocols throughout the facility.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of respiratory care.
- Actively contributed toward achieving accreditation goals for the facility''s Respiratory Care Department by adhering to strict standards and protocols.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Watsonville Community Hospital
Respiratory Care Practitioner
07.2021 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments of respiratory conditions.
- Ensured quality care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through proper management and treatment plans.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical history, treatments, and responses to therapy.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs and diagnoses.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning while adhering to safety protocols throughout the facility.
- Developed effective strategies for managing patient caseload, prioritizing the needs of critically ill patients while still providing optimal care for all.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls for respiratory assistance, providing life-saving interventions in critical situations.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current respiratory treatments and therapies, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where necessary.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Windsor Gardens (Skilled Nursing Facility)
Respiratory Care Practitioner
03.2018 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Tracheostomy change
- Tracheostomy management
- Administering aerosolized medications
- Providing bronchial hygiene therapy
- Secretion management
- Assist RN, CNA with care for patients such as turning patients
- Equipment management.
- Ensured quality care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through proper management and treatment plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments of respiratory conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical history, treatments, and responses to therapy.
Lincare INC
Healthcare Specialist
09.2017 - 03.2018
Job overview
- Visiting patients at their home
- Assessing their home for equipment
- Ventilator and CPAP education
- Tracheostomy management
- Oxygen management
- Oxygen titration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Collaboration with sales manager, center manager and coordinator
- Collaboration with other Lincare facilities
- DME education.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing customized healthcare plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through compassionate care and open communication.
- Streamlined healthcare processes for increased efficiency and better resource management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care, improving overall health outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, leading to improved self-care and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Developed targeted intervention plans for at-risk patients, reducing complications and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Coordinated with insurance providers to secure coverage for necessary medical services, alleviating financial burdens on patients and families.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify individual patient needs, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment options.
Hartnell College: Respiratory Care Program
Student Instructor/Office Manager
01.2016 - 01.2017
Job overview
- Assist in skills lab set up, take down, and instruction
- Assist instructor in admissions process
- Assist with Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) new student orientation (Preparing materials and presentation)
- Assist instructor with agenda preparation and set up, take down, minutes of advisory committee meeting
- RCP equipment set up and maintaining inventory
- RCP office organization and preparing equipment orders
- Assist counselor in providing RCP information sessions to interested students
- Organized study sessions with other respiratory care students
- Communicate events and other pertinent information to Greater Bay Area Region chapter of the California Society for Respiratory Care
- Respiratory care program presentations
- Assist with instruction of laboratory and theory courses.
Hitachi global storage technologies
Quality Assurance Specialist
01.2007 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Performed quality control for electronic components
- Supervised and trained new employees
- Prepared reports for technicians
- Present reports to supervisor.
Education
Capella UniversityMinneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science from Healthcare Administration
05.2025
University Overview
NBRC
Registered Respiratory Therapist
09.2017
University Overview
Hartnell College
Associate of Science from Respiratory Care Practitioner
05.2017
University Overview
Clicks Culinary School
Bachelor of Science from Culinary Arts
01.2009
University Overview
Skills
- Emergency Medical Care
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Treatment Plan Development
- Care Plan Management
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Airway Management
- Compassionate Care
- Critical Thinking
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Respiratory care council chair
Lead trainer for PFT's and pulmonary education.
Lead Salinas Valley Health Medical Center (SVHMC) Asthma Camp educator (2021,2022, 2023, and 2024)
Member of Critical care council, Practice council, palliative care committee, and Resuscitation committee through SVHMC
RT of the month
RT award for encouragement
Name in Forbes magazine as a visionary of the year
Honors pathway through Capella University
Member of The national Society of Leadership and Success through Capella University
Certification
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - 2789
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/NBRC) - 165041
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT/State of California) - 39745
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.
- Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) certified.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Practitioner (NRP) certified.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified.
- S.T.A.B.L.E certified.
Additional Information
Additional Information
- California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC) and American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) member.
- Greater Bay Area for Respiratory (GBAR) and CSRC representative for Fall 2015 to Spring 2016.
- Respiratory Club Inter-club council (ICC) representative (Fall 2016 – Spring 2017).
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
tagalog
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Spanish
Full Professional
Software
ComPAS
Microsoft word, excel, and power point
Google drive
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Reading books
- Hiking
- Traveling around the world
- Learning various cultures
- Dancing
- Fashion
- Arts and crafts
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Watsonville Community Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Salinas Valley Memorial Health System
03.2018 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Windsor Gardens (Skilled Nursing Facility)
03.2018 - 09.2018
Healthcare Specialist
Lincare INC
09.2017 - 03.2018
Student Instructor/Office Manager
Hartnell College: Respiratory Care Program
01.2016 - 01.2017
Quality Assurance Specialist
Hitachi global storage technologies
01.2007 - 01.2009
Capella University
Bachelor of Science from Healthcare Administration
NBRC
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hartnell College
Associate of Science from Respiratory Care Practitioner
Clicks Culinary School
Bachelor of Science from Culinary Arts
other activities
other activities
- Inter-professional development events with Nursing and Vocational Nursing students.
- Participated on Major’s fair, promoting Respiratory Care Program.
- Attends GBAR and CSRC events and conferences.
- Actively advocating smoking cessation.
- Citizen Advancement Training (CAT) certified.
- Inter-professional education: Homeless community outreach and education.
volunteer experience
volunteer experience
- GBAR/CSRC South Lake Tahoe conference volunteer
- Volunteered at Salinas Valley Memorial Health Care System’s annual asthma camp.
- Volunteered at American Cancer Society (Spring 2015)
References
References
References available upon request.other activities
other activities
- Inter-professional development events with Nursing and Vocational Nursing students.
- Participated on Major’s fair, promoting Respiratory Care Program.
- Attends GBAR and CSRC events and conferences.
- Actively advocating smoking cessation.
- Citizen Advancement Training (CAT) certified.
- Inter-professional education: Homeless community outreach and education.
volunteer experience
volunteer experience
- GBAR/CSRC South Lake Tahoe conference volunteer
- Volunteered at Salinas Valley Memorial Health Care System’s annual asthma camp.
- Volunteered at American Cancer Society (Spring 2015)
References
References
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