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Gabriel Preston, RRT

Carson ,CA

Summary

Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with expertise in ventilator management and patient assessments at Imperial Crest Healthcare Center. Demonstrated strong commitment to patient care and education, enhancing treatment outcomes. Proficient in pharmacology and medical records management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Recognized for adaptability and dedication, consistently exceeding expectations in dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Imperial Crest Healthcare Center
02.2021 - Current
  • Educated patients in the purpose and procedure of treatments, tests, and equipment
  • Conducted physician-prescribed treatments which included Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB) machine treatments, nebulizer and ultrasonic nebulizers as well as various other oxygen delivery devices.
  • Performed chest physical therapy treatments involving percussion, postural drainage, and suctioning, in order to mobilize secretions and mucus in the lungs and to clear airway blockage in the respiratory system
  • Performed set-up, operation and monitoring of ventilator when patient's respiratory system is incapable of adequate spontaneous ventilation .
  • Performed CPR on patients when necessary.
  • Transferred Ventilator dependent patients to other facilities.
  • Recorded respiratory care records in resident charts, including all pertinent information of treatments, and patient response to treatments
  • Maintained and recorded daily ventilator monitoring and ventilator weaning logs.
  • Performs Pulse Oximetry
  • Set up oxygen via nasal cannula and simple face mask
  • Assisted patient with uncomplicated transfer in and out of bed
  • Reported to relief personnel, condition of patients and treatments to be administered/conducted
  • Processed respiratory therapy equipment – cleaning as required
  • Conducted regular rounds – checking patient's oxygen equipment, replacing humidifiers as necessary, as well as spot-checking other respiratory therapy equipment on a timely basis
  • Showed up to work on time every day and never called out sick.
  • Picked up extra shifts in times of critical staff shortages.

Pharmacy Technician

County Of Los Angeles
05.2003 - Current
  • Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA
07.2008

Skills

  • Patient Assessments
  • Developing patient care plan
  • Medical records management
  • Administration of aerosol and oxygen therapy
  • Pharamcology
  • Breathing treatments
  • Ventilator management
  • ABG draw and Analysis
  • PFTs
  • Maintainence of respiratory care equipment
  • Bronchial Hygiene Therapy
  • Patient and family education

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Imperial Crest Healthcare Center
02.2021 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

County Of Los Angeles
05.2003 - Current

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Concorde Career College

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