JAMES LLORICO

Experienced Respiratory Therapist with a passion for emergency medicine and a desire to transition into the role of an EMS Field Representative. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, providing exceptional patient care in respiratory therapy, with a strong foundation in critical care and life support. Highly skilled and dedicated medical professional with a strong background in quality assurance. Possesses extensive knowledge of respiratory anatomy, physiology, and treatment modalities. Adept at conducting thorough assessments, delivering personalized treatments, and effectively managing critical situations. Recognized for remaining calm and composed in high-pressure situations. Eager to apply clinical expertise, adaptability, and problem-solving skills to excel in the fast-paced and dynamic environment of emergency medical services as an EMS Field Representative. Seeking a challenging role to utilize clinical expertise and quality assurance experience to contribute to the success of a healthcare organization. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment. Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.

• GLADSTONE CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER, 2019-01-01, 2020-12-31, Respiratory Therapist, Restored patient’s pulmonary function, alleviates pain, and support life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy. Met patient’s goals & needs and provided quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests, assessing and interpreting evaluations & determining treatment plans.
• HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER, 2007-10-01, 2010-02-28, Respiratory Therapist, Worked extensively in Sub-Acute and Critical Care setting, responsibilities included Medical ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, ECGs, in hospital critical care transports, Rapid Response Team, and floor therapy. Ensured 100% HIPPA compliance to protect patient privacy. Retrieved patient data quickly and accurately, reducing the time to physician care by 5%. Provided emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation occasional neonatal coverage, shift supervision on weekends. Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment. Performed capillary and arterial sampling and analysis, bronchopulmonary hygiene using chest physiotherapy, naso-tracheal suctioning, endo-tracheal tube and tracheal suctioning, inline suctioning, medication instillation via trachea and endo-tracheal tube, vest airway clearance therapy, cough assist therapy, and PEP therapy. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders. Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur. Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians' orders. Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information. Inspect, clean, test and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. Administered aerosol therapy using inhaled medication via handheld nebulizers, continuous nebulizers, aero-nebs, MDIs and DPIs. Also administered humidification therapy and oxygen therapy including high flow. Adept at managing respiratory devices, with a passion for sharing knowledge and training other therapists. Honed expertise in operating and troubleshooting a wide range of respiratory machines, including ventilators, nebulizers, and oxygen concentrators, my comprehensive understanding of respiratory therapy equipment enabled me to effectively train and educate fellow therapists on the intricacies of these devices - ensuring they can provide optimal care to patients. Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
• OCEANVIEW CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL, 2006-01-01, 2008-12-31, Respiratory Therapist, Assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing disorder. Assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, initiating and conducting therapeutic procedures. Implements and performs procedures and assess effectiveness of therapeutic plan. Ensure effective quality care, monitors life support devices/systems. Initiates therapeutic interventions in coordination with the physicians and with fellow associates. Maintain patient records; and selecting, assembling, checking, and operating equipment. Intensive care, emergency room, arterial blood gas lab, code blue response, general floor therapy.
• TRI-VALLEY REGISTRY, PRN REGISTRY, 2002-01-01, 2008-12-31, Respiratory Therapist, Worked as Part-time Respiratory Therapist through registries over the past 8 year period.
• P.L. ENTERPRISES, 2001-01-01, 2008-12-31, Respiratory Therapist, Worked as Part-time Respiratory Therapist through registries over the past 8 year period.

Licensed California, Respiratory Therapist

Licensed Nevada, Respiratory Therapist

• Strong knowledge of principles and processes for providing administrative and professional support.
• Extensive knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat patients with respiratory problems. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• BLS Certified, Airway management techniques, ability to obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Advanced knowledge of emergency medical treatment practices and techniques.
• Profound understanding of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Excellent, professional bedside manners.