Elizabeth Trujillo
Santa Fe,NM
Summary
Accomplished Registered Respiratory Therapist from Presbyterian Hospital with 8 years of experience, renowned for enhancing ventilation efficacy through meticulous blood gas analysis and innovative oxygenation strategies. Expert in airway management and emergency medical care, I excel in mentoring staff and optimizing patient outcomes. Skilled in both technical procedures and collaborative care planning, my approach significantly improves patient recovery rates. Experience as a Bronch primary at Presbyterian Main from from 2017 to 2019. Experience as a Sleep RRT at Presbyterian SFMC from 2021 to current.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Presbyterian Hospital
Santa Fe, NM
10.2015 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Manage Sleep department, issuing out home sleep studies as well as overnight oximetry studies.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Albuquerque, NM05.2015
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway Management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient Education
- Nitric Oxide Therapy
- Care Plan Management
- Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Clinical Leadership
- Emergency medical care
- End of life care
- Appointment Scheduling
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Presbyterian Hospital
10.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute