Fabiola Stephens
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Motivated healthcare professional with a background in respiratory therapy seeking admission to John Patrick University's Medical Dosimetry program. Interested in combining clinical experience with technical and analytical skills in radiation oncology.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pulmonary Function Technologist
Presbyterian Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
08.2021 - Current
- Interpreted test results and communicated findings to healthcare providers for treatment planning.
- Perform pulmonary function testing including spirometry, DLCO, and plethysmography.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory testing equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Educated patients on test procedures, promoting comfort and understanding of the process.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and treatment strategies.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices in patient testing.
- Conduct methacholine challenge testing, monitoring for bronchospasm and changes in FEV1
- Perform sputum inductions and monitor patients for tolerance during procedures.
Respiratory Therapist/Sleep Technologist
University Hospital Sleep Disorder Center
Albuquerque, NM
10.2013 - 07.2021
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapies based on clinical assessments.
- Implement therapeutic intervention such as cpap, bipap and o2 administration.
- Apply EEG electrodes using the 10-20 system to monitor different sleep/wake stages.
- Apply EKG electrodes to monitor cardiac events.
- Perform data acquisition while monitoring study tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact free.
- Provide patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
- Score clinical events such as respiratory events, limb movements and arousal's using AASM standards.
Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare
Albuquerque, NM
02.2011 - 11.2012
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments for diverse patient populations.
- Setup and instruct patients on respiratory assist devices with or without a backup rate.
- Determine proper pap nasal masks or full face mask for patients.
- Setup apnea monitors on infants and provide instructions to caregivers or parents prior to discharge.
- Educate caregivers or family members on the LTV950, LTV1150, or Trilogy Ventilators before patient discharged from hospital.
- Perform ventilator checks and ventilator management in patients' home to ensure proper patient care.
- Provide additional, patient care on an on call, rotational basis.
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
06.2010 - 02.2011
- Monitored patients' vital signs and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
- Conduct physician's prescribed treatments.
- Performed chest physio therapy involving postural drainage.
- Assisted in the care of patients with respiratory diseases including suctioning when needed, decannulation, intubation, and extubation
- Performed airway management including trach tube changes, trach care, and passy-muir valve.
- Setup, operated and monitored ventilators.
- Performed EKG's
- Performed arterial blood gases, interpreted results and adjusted ventilator settings accordingly.
- Responded to code blue alarms.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM04-2009
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Maintaining patient records
- Infection control protocols
- Collaboration with physicians
Certification
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist RRT New Mexico - May 2009-September 2027.
- ACLS, American Heart Association - November 2025-November 2026.
- BLS, American Heart Association - November 2025-November 2027.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, National Boards of Respiratory Care. May 2009-Current
Clinical/Observation
Radiation Oncology Department- Presbyterian Hospital
- Observed radiation therapy and treatment planning
- Gained exposure to dosimetry concepts, contouring, and treatment setup
- Followed interdisciplinary collaboration between physicians, dosimetrists, and therapists.
- Maintained professionalism and patient confidentiality during clinical observation.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Pulmonary Function Technologist
Presbyterian Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist/Sleep Technologist
University Hospital Sleep Disorder Center
10.2013 - 07.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare
02.2011 - 11.2012
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
06.2010 - 02.2011
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapist
Central New Mexico Community College