Elizabeth Gamez
Modesto,CA
Summary
Respiratory therapist with two years experience in inpatient acute care . Patient-focused and empathetic healthcare worker. Motivated worker with a highly effective communication style. Efficient employee who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills. Level headed health care professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Doctors Medical Center Modesto
07.2023 - Current
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions.
- Served as a preceptor for new students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Unit Clerk
Docotors Medical Center
09.2018 - 07.2023
- Elected Employee of the Month 2023
Emergency Department Technician/Secretary
Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica
11.2017 - 05.2018
Mental Health Technician
Willowbrooke at Tanner/Villa Rica
07.2016 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Clerk
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
09.2013 - 06.2016
Education
A.S. Degree in Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA05.2023
Skills
- PALS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Telemetry Monitor Certification
- Strong customer-service skills
- Preceptor for respiratory therapist students
- Paper and electronic charting proficiency
- Emergency Department experience
- Palliative care experience
- Unit Clerk experience
- Mental Healthcare work experience
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Doctors Medical Center Modesto
07.2023 - Current
Unit Clerk
Docotors Medical Center
09.2018 - 07.2023
Emergency Department Technician/Secretary
Tanner Medical Center/Villa Rica
11.2017 - 05.2018
Mental Health Technician
Willowbrooke at Tanner/Villa Rica
07.2016 - 11.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Clerk
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
09.2013 - 06.2016
A.S. Degree in Respiratory Care - Respiratory Therapy
Modesto Junior College
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