Ismael Ruiz
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Flexible, seasoned and compassionate Respiratory Care Practitioner with extensive experience in working within a team to ensure the delivery of exceptional care to patients. Eager learner and interested in expanding professionally.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
SPECIAL CARE
12.2023 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Maximized equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
- Improved patient outcomes by educating families on home care techniques and importance of medication adherence.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring access to latest therapeutic options and support services.
- Provide oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Optimized respiratory equipment usage, conducting regular maintenance and calibration for peak performance.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Somerset Subacute and Care
06.2013 - Current
- Respiratory Care Practitioner providing adult and geriatric care for patients in this 17 bed sub-acute facility with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Ventilator management and care
- Airway and bronchial hygiene management
- Aerosol and humidity therapy
- Oxygen therapy and management
- Stoma and tracheostomy management and care (including tracheostomy changes)
- Patient assessment and evaluation for sub-acute care
- Aerosol/ Nebulizer Therapy
- Cough Assist
- Infection Control.
- Weaning (Mechanical Ventilation weaning, CPAP trials, t-piece trials, trach cap trials, O2 weaning)
- BIPAP and CPAP therapy
- Maintaining oral hygiene
- Setup respiratory equipment
- Consults with referring physicians for recommendations, respiratory care therapeutic objectives and any changes in patient's condition or needs
- Multitasking and creating a safe and effective environment for patients
- Accurately charting and recording information in patient files - PointClickCare
- Responding to Code Blue and Rapid Response
- Pulmonetic LTV 1100/1150/1200 ventilator
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Magnolia Post Acute Care
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Respiratory Care Practitioner providing adult and geriatric care for patients in this 48 bed sub-acute facility with minimal supervision. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Ventilator management and care
- Airway and bronchial hygiene management
- Aerosol and humidity therapy
- Oxygen therapy and management
- Stoma and tracheostomy management and care (including tracheostomy changes)
- Patient assessment and evaluation for sub-acute care
- Aerosol/ Nebulizer Therapy
- Cough Assist
- CPT (Chest Physiotherapy)
- Infection Control.
- Weaning (Mechanical Ventilation weaning, CPAP trials, t-piece trials, trach cap trials, O2 weaning)
- BIPAP and CPAP therapy
- Sleep Study
- Maintaining oral hygiene
- Setup respiratory equipment
- Consults with referring physicians for recommendations, respiratory care therapeutic objectives and any changes in patient's condition or needs
- Multitasking and creating a safe and effective environment for patients
- Accurately charting and recording information in patient files - PointClickCare
Education
Associates Degree - Respiratory Care
California College, San Diego
01.2008
Diploma - undefined
El Capitan High School
01.2005
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Oxygen Therapy
- Airway Care and Management
- Ventilator Management
- Aerosol/Nebulizer Therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Aerosol Management
- ETT/NT Suctioning
- Responding to Code Blue
- Responding to Rapid Response
- Tracheal Suctioning
- Treatment Planning
- Patient/Family Support
- Patient/Family Teaching
- Computerized Charting
- EKG
- CPT/Postural Drainage
Certification
- Respiratory Care Practitioner - CA License #28786 (Exp 2024-04-30)
- CPR Certified
LANGUAGES
Fluent in Spanish/English
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
SPECIAL CARE
12.2023 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Somerset Subacute and Care
06.2013 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Magnolia Post Acute Care
06.2011 - 06.2013
Diploma - undefined
El Capitan High School
Associates Degree - Respiratory Care
California College, San Diego