DENISE ROSALES
Floydada
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital and Covenant Hospital, adept in respiratory therapy equipment and critical thinking. Proven track record in enhancing patient care through effective monitoring and therapy adjustments. Excelled in training staff and improving treatment protocols, demonstrating leadership and technical proficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital
Lubbock
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Preform ekgs
- Order chest xrays for patients who needs them.
- Preform 6 minute walk test to determine if patient needs home oxygen.
- Trained new employees on proper respiratory therapy techniques.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in the department.
- Evaluated effectiveness of respiratory therapy interventions by monitoring changes in patient's condition or status.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Covenant Hospital
Plainview
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Enforced safety rules and ensured careful adherence to physicians' orders
- Transported patients to hospital departments for treatment
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted and instructed patients in performance of breathing exercises
- Relayed blood analysis results to physician
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, and aerosol generators for patient treatment
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes and consulted with physician if adverse reactions occur
- Conducted electrocardiograms (EKGs), stress testing, or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions
- Inspected, clean, test, and maintained respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary
- Maintained charts that contained patients' pertinent identification and therapy information
- Monitored cardiac patients, using electrocardiography devices, such as holter monitor
IN-HOME CAREGIVER
CPCS Personal Care
Lubbock
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Transported patients to bathroom and provided incontinent care
- Engaged residents in meaningful conversations and provided attentive care
- Maintained positive working relationships with patients, their families, peers, and other staff members
- Recorded patient information, notifying nursing staff of changing or unusual conditions
- Assisted patients with clothing and laundry needs
- Assisted patients with bathing and grooming to encourage personal hygiene
- Advised on nutrition and housekeeping, supporting activities of daily living
- Provided support and personal services, enabling patients to stay in homes
- Monitored patient condition by taking measurements of temperature and blood pressure
- Provided direct care to patients in their homes to ensure that they were comfortable, well-cared for, and engaged
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns
STAY-AT-HOME-MOM
Plainview
06.2019 - 07.2020
Education
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
South Plains College
Lubbock, TX05.2023
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Floydada High School
Floydada, TX05.2014
Skills
- Electronic Patient Medical Record
- Metered Dose Inhalers
- Respiratory Therapy Equipment
- Document Conditions
- Monitor patients' response to therapy
- CPAP
- BIPAP
- Ventilation support devices
- Critical thinking
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Instructing patients
- Instructing families
- Instructing staff
- Respiratory care equipment
- Chest physiotherapy techniques
- Percussion
- Vibration
- Postural drainage
- Trach care
- Suctioning trachs
- CPCS Personal Care
Certification
- NRP
- BLS
- ACLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
South Plains Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2024 - Current
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST ASSISTANT
Covenant Hospital
10.2022 - 10.2024
IN-HOME CAREGIVER
CPCS Personal Care
08.2021 - 08.2022
STAY-AT-HOME-MOM
06.2019 - 07.2020
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE (A.S.) - RESPIRATORY THERAPY
South Plains College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Floydada High School
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