Desiree Leon
Whittier,CA
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Care Practitioner with a proven track record at Whittier Hospital Medical Center, enhancing patient outcomes through expert arterial blood gas analysis and exceptional bedside manner. Demonstrated ability to manage critical situations, improving oxygenation levels in critically ill patients. Skilled in both technical procedures and patient assessments, consistently increasing patient satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Served as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as endotracheal tubes.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Norwalk Community Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2022
Respiratory Therapy Student
Los Angeles Community Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022
Respiratory Therapy Student
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
Bartender
Chili's Bar and Grill
09.2009 - 03.2020
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA09.2022
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Patient Assessments
- Assisted Bronchial Hygiene
- Breathing Treatments
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory Monitoring
- Pediatric Care
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Student
Norwalk Community Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2022
Respiratory Therapy Student
Los Angeles Community Hospital
04.2022 - 06.2022
Respiratory Therapy Student
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2022
Bartender
Chili's Bar and Grill
09.2009 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Concorde Career College
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NRP
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