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Florentina Garcia

Wesley Chapel,FL

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Nuvance Health
08.2019 - 04.2023
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
  • Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.

Respiratory Therapist

Hospital For Special Care
07.2019 - 03.2023
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
  • Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
  • Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Science

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY
12.2014

Skills

  • Practice Improvement
  • Operational Standards
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Airway Management
  • Infection Control Techniques
  • Arterial Punctures
  • Mechanical Ventilators
  • Medication Administration
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • ACLS - 8/22 -08/24
  • BLS - 09/21-09/23

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Nuvance Health
08.2019 - 04.2023

Respiratory Therapist

Hospital For Special Care
07.2019 - 03.2023

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Norwalk Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Science

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York

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