JENNIFER LOPEZ-SUAREZ
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Care Practitioner with a robust medical background in treating respiratory illnesses. Notable for conducting thorough patient evaluations, devising individualized treatment plans, and maintaining precise medical documentation. Committed to enhancing patient education and achieving optimal health outcomes through tailored care approaches. Recognized for high productivity and exceptional communication skills, eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
Downey, CA
07.2017 - 04.2024
- Delivered care to patients with both acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
- Supported patient intubations within hospital facilities.
- Informed patients and family on respiratory conditions and care plans.
- Contributed to cardiac and respiratory arrest interventions.
- Supported medical professionals with bronchoscopic procedures at the bedside.
- Adept in invasive and non-invasive ventilator management in the adult population.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessment and observation of vital sign changes.
- Performed pulmonary function tests such as spirometry and peak flow measurements.
- Provided instruction on usage of various related medical equipment.
- Ensured precise documentation of patient care.
- Applied various techniques to facilitate airway clearance.
- Monitored ventilator settings according to established protocols and adjusted accordingly when needed.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis, evaluating results for accuracy and making necessary adjustments to ventilator settings or treatments as needed.
- Administered aerosolized medications via various delivery systems including metered dose inhalers nebulizers, dry powder inhalers, as prescribed by physicians.
- Provided education to families regarding disease processes, home care needs, medication administration .
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all tasks related to respiratory care.
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
- Conducted EKGs and lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Highly experienced in caring for patients at numerous levels of support
- Assessed patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary disorders
- Collaborated with physicians to develop patient treatment plans, and performed various diagnostic test, such as measuring lung capacity
- Provided various treatments such as aerosol medications, and lung expansion techniques
- Performed arterial blood gases, and adjusted treatments accordingly
- Able to appropriately setup, and troubleshoot respiratory equipment, such as mechanical ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, percussive treatments or HFPV
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA10-2022
Associates Degree of Science - Respiratory Therapy
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
06.2011
Associates Degree of Arts - Respiratory Therapy
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
06.2011
Diploma -
CULVER CITY ADULT SCHOOL
06.2006
Skills
- Fluent in English
- Fluent in Spanish
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Affinity
- Orchid
- Respiratory healthcare equipment
- Medical records management
- Ventilator management
- Patient management
- Direct patient care
- Developing patient care plans
- Educating patients
- Compassionate care
- Respiratory treatments
- Airway management
- Oxygen therapy
- Respiratory medical equipment
- Clinical decision making
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Tracheostomy care
- Patient education
- Customer care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Assessing patients
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Breathing treatments
- Creating patient care plans
Certification
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), License Expiration: 04/30/2026
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Expires: July 31, 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association (AHA), expires April 2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, American Heart Association (AHA), Expires April 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, American Heart Association (AHA); Expires April 2026
Affiliations
- Team Parent for Various Sports Including Football, Baseball, Softball, and Rugby
- President, English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), Local High School
- Booster Club Board Member, Local High School
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center
07.2017 - 04.2024
Respiratory Care Practitioner
MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), License Expiration: 04/30/2026
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), Expires: July 31, 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association (AHA), expires April 2026
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, American Heart Association (AHA), Expires April 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, American Heart Association (AHA); Expires April 2026
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Associates Degree of Science - Respiratory Therapy
EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE
Associates Degree of Arts - Respiratory Therapy
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
Diploma -
CULVER CITY ADULT SCHOOL
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