Diana Garcia
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering a background assisting, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in ACLS/PALS/NRP paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
02.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Streamlined department operations to increase efficiency in therapy delivery and documentation.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Attended C-sections and all high risk deliveries, gave appropriate resuscitation efforts when needed and placed critical newborns on the appropriate machines prior to transport to Winnie Palmer. NRP certified
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career Institute
Tampa, FL11.2022
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Strong Critical Care ICU experience
- Proficient in Arterial lines
- ACLS/BLS
- Regulatory Compliance
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation program (NRP)
- Team oriented
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Orlando Health South Lake Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career Institute
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