Iliana Galvan
Brownsville,Texas
Summary
Experienced professional respiratory care provider with a comprehensive background in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Collaborative mindset and adaptability to evolving needs result in consistently achieving optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reputation for reliability and flexibility ensures delivery of high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Liaison • Marketing
Solara Specialty Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- Cultivated productive relationships with referral sources, leading to increased admissions for the facility.
- Streamlined the referral process for smoother patient transitions into post-acute care settings through meticulous documentation and timely communication.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' medical histories, diagnoses, prognoses, medications, and treatment goals to determine eligibility for specific programs or services.
- Collaborated with marketing efforts to showcase facility strengths and attract new referral sources from local hospitals or community-based organizations.
Registered Respiratory Therapist • RCP
Valley Baptist Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2022
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Registered Respiratory Therapist• RCP
Solara Specialty Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2012
- 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.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
Education
Bachelors of Applied Technology - Respiratory Care
University of Texas Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas12-2013
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX05-2000
Skills
- Bilingual
- Excellent Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Cerner Application Proficient
- Effective team building skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Relief Shift Supervisor
- Pediatric & Adult ICU therapist
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical assessment
- Physical assessments
- Patient Evaluation
- Problem-Solving
References
- Bertha Beltran, Respiratory Supervisor, 956-367-0666, Beltranbertha.bb@gmail.com
- Gabriel Aguirre, Respiratory Supervisor, 956-501-6223, gaguirre186@hotmail.com
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Texas Driver's License
- Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC November 2025
- Texas Board of Respiratory Care License
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Clinical Liaison • Marketing
Solara Specialty Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist• RCP
Solara Specialty Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2012
Registered Respiratory Therapist • RCP
Valley Baptist Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2022
Bachelors of Applied Technology - Respiratory Care
University of Texas Brownsville
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Texas Southmost College
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