Desirey Montoya
San Antonio,Tx
Summary
A skilled 14 plus year experienced respiratory therapist, seeking to further my experience. Patient-centered respiratory therapy team member with proven expertise in assessing and treating patients with breathing disorders. Skillfully deliver the prescribed treatments and document the patient progress. Well-trained in the equipment, devices, and supplies used in standard treatments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texsan Methodist
San Antonio, TX
10.2022 - Current
- Responsibilities included
- Following heart protocols for weaning and extubation
- Nitric studies and initiation
- Bedside and Complete pfts
- Bronchs (wash, micro brush, biopsy)
- Team lead
- Precepting
- General therapy and vent management
- I built a strong relationship with leadership, the pulmonologists and ICU nursing team while staff here. Participating in TEAM building training both in the facility and out. Really love the job here and I do plan on leaving a good notice if I a position elsewhere.
- Texsan is a heart hospital with a 30 bed icu.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical solutions
Seguin, Tx
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Crisis travel position. Covid icu and medical floor at Guadalupe regional medical center as well as attending c section deliveries and starting high flow or niv on neonates as needed
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Angel staffing
Katy, Tx
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Traveled to Katy Texas to work Herman memorial. All areas (icu, ER, NICU level 3, general floor etc). Cerner charting system. 980 vents & avias..
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Peterson regional medical center
Kerville, Tx
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Outpatient and inpatient therapies such as assistance with bronchoscopies, stress tests and EKGs were expected here on top of normal floor and ICU therapy.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Odessa regional medical center
Odessa, Tx
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Cross-trained into NICU where I learned how to intubate neonates, administer surfactant and run Oscillators and Jet ventilators. Capillary gases as well as umbilical artery catheter draws were a new experience I picked up. NRP was obtained and really put to use at this facility.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical center hospital
Odessa, Tx
12.2010 - 10.2017
- Trauma level 2 hospital (only trauma hospital for west Texas surrounding areas). I worked critical care areas (ER, ICU, CCU) where I worked with plenty of car/oilfield accidents as well as heart patients. It was a fast-paced environment where I had to work fast and successful under pressure and sometimes-stressful environments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory therapy
Midland college
Midland, Tx05.2011
High School Diploma - undefined
Midland High school
Midland, Tx05.2008
Skills
- Credentials: ACLS, NRP, BCLS, PALS, Texas license, RRT
- ABG, CBG, A-Lines, UACs
- PFTs complete and bedside
- Bronchoscopy Assists, Stress Testing
- Charting (Cerner, Mckessin, Meditech)
- CCU/ICU, ER, NICU, Pediatrics, Outpatients & Floor therapy, trauma, hearts
- Various therapies including but not limited to ( SVN, CPT, IPPB, IPV, PEP, EZPAP, MDI/DPI, O2 admin, cough assist, nitric)
- Suctioning (NT, oral, etc)
- EKG'’s
- Applied information from blood gas analyzers, co-oximeters and pulse oximetry to develop deeper understanding of patients' current symptoms and underlying conditions
- Monitored patient pulmonary health by analyzing blood work, breath sounds and x-rays
- Intubated patients and managed artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance Both adult and neonates
- Completed blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing (Complete PFT) and other assessments to determine patients' needs
- Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
- Educated patients and families on asthma, COPD and lung cancer treatment
- Instructed patients on correct use of respiratory care devices and procedures for continued at-home care
- Responded calmly in rapidly-changing situations to stabilize patients and restore optimal respiratory function
- Maintained optimal function of mechanical ventilators, capnometers and aerosol generators to deliver reliable treatments
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Texsan Methodist
10.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical solutions
05.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Angel staffing
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Peterson regional medical center
12.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Odessa regional medical center
01.2018 - 03.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical center hospital
12.2010 - 10.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory therapy
Midland college
High School Diploma - undefined
Midland High school