Duy Nguyen
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 9 years of experience in acute healthcare environments. Skilled in delivering both basic and advanced life support during respiratory and cardiac emergencies. Proficient in operating respiratory and cardiopulmonary equipment, with a commitment to ongoing professional development. Adaptable and quick to learn, effectively adjusting to diverse situations and environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Clinical Instructor
San Joanquin Valley College
Rancho Cordova, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Overseeing respiratory therapy students during clinical rotations.
- Demonstrating proper techniques for procedures such as intubation, bronchoscopy, arterial blood gas, aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy, and tracheostomy care.
- Helping students apply theoretical knowledge to patient care scenarios.
- Teaching students how to manage ventilators and BIPAP machine
Respiratory Therapist
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Irvine, CA
04.2015 - 12.2024
- Educate patients on the proper uses of respiratory medication and modalities.
- 4+ years of neonatal experience, including attending high-risk deliveries, managing, and providing evidence-based respiratory care for infants in the neonatal intensive care unit.
- Aided physicians with various procedures, such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Held a leadership position as RT Lead.
- Demonstrated expertise in various respiratory therapies, including aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, and mechanical ventilation.
- Recipient of the Critical Care Excellence in Respiratory Care Award, given by Hoag's Intensivist group.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based respiratory therapy techniques and protocols.
- Optimized team performance by providing training, mentoring, and feedback to fellow therapists.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Respiratory Therapist
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ12-2018
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Therapist
American Career College
CA11-2014
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Patient education and advocacy
- Evidence-based practice
- Critical thinking skills
- Patient assessment and evaluation
- Time management strategies
- Aerosol therapy administration
- Bilingual communication (Vietnamese and English)
- Typing proficiency
Accomplishments
Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapist
- Valedictorian graduate
- Honor roll student
- Perfect attendance
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist (ACCS)
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certified (ACLS)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certified (PALS)
- American Heart Association Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified (NRP)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Clinical Instructor
San Joanquin Valley College
12.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
04.2015 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Respiratory Therapist
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Therapist
American Career College
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