Donna J. Santiago
The Villages,FLFl
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Seeking to join an established health care team caring for patients as well as long term care patients in a clinical setting. Proficient with artificial airways, ventilator management, HFO2 devices, arterial blood gases and conducting pulmonary function tests. Six years of hospital experience including critical care, invasive/noninvasive ventilated patients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health Waterman
Tavares, FL
11.2020 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Preformed pulmonary function tests bedside as well as in PFT lab per hospital policy under doctor supervision
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, Fl
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Provided critical care / general care hospital wide
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Massage Therapist/ Owner Operator
Belladonnas Massage Therapy
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Overseeing office manager and massage therapists
- Provided safe, effective and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Coached and supervised staff by monitoring techniques and daily activities to suggest improvements.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Medical billing (on-site and off-site locations)
Patient Care Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, Fl
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Provided patient care on the cardiac floor
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
Patient Care Technician
Lakeland Regional Hospital
Lakeland, Fl
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Provided patient care in MICU
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associates of Science Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Saint Petersburg College
Saint Petersburg 07.2017
Skills
- Ventilation Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Tracheotomy Equipment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Patient Care Documentation
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Care Plan Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Arterial Punctures / line placement
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Patient Education
- EMR Systems
Affiliations
NBRC
AARC
Phi Theta Kappa
Certification
- RRT-NRP - PEDS Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- RPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Advent Health Waterman
11.2020 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
09.2017 - 09.2020
Massage Therapist/ Owner Operator
Belladonnas Massage Therapy
01.2006 - 01.2017
Patient Care Technician
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2007
Patient Care Technician
Lakeland Regional Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
Associates of Science Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Saint Petersburg College
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