Eva Sanchez
Carpinteria,CA
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with leadership experience at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, excelling in emergency care and ventilator management. Proven track record in optimizing patient outcomes through collaboration and innovative strategies. Skilled in decision-making and maintaining a caring bedside manner, enhancing team performance and patient satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided emergency response support during critical situations, such as code blue events or rapid response activations.
- Served as a resource for clinical staff regarding best practices in respiratory therapy interventions and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with other department leads to develop cross-functional solutions for improving patient outcomes across all service lines.
- Optimized team performance by providing training, mentoring, and feedback to fellow therapists.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Summit Healthcare Medical Center
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Assisted in the development of clinical protocols for the management of various respiratory conditions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Developed innovative approaches for noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while maintaining high-quality patient care.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mountain Vista Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Used strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess and adapt to changing patient needs in high-pressure situations.
- Assessed patient needs through thorough evaluations, enabling tailored interventions for improved results.
- Enhanced patient comfort levels by applying empathetic bedside manner while administering treatments or performing assessments.
- Contributed valuable insights during interdisciplinary meetings regarding complex cases involving respiratory issues or comorbidities.
- Maintained accurate medical documentation, ensuring seamless communication among healthcare professionals involved in patient care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
12.2018 - 02.2021
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators in various ICUs
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bedside tracheostomy, bronchoscopies, and intubations.
Education
Respiratory Care
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ09-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Aerosol therapy
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Emergency care
- Airway management
- Intubation
- Ventilator management
- Blood gas analysis and A-line placement
- Mechanical ventilation weaning
- Tracheostomy care
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
10.2022 - 06.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Summit Healthcare Medical Center
06.2021 - 10.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St Joseph Medical Center, Dignity Health
06.2021 - 09.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mountain Vista Medical Center
01.2021 - 04.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Banner University Medical Center Phoenix
12.2018 - 02.2021
Respiratory Care
Pima Medical Institute
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