Jennifer Quintana
Albuquerque,USA
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 15 years of experience in Acute healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, airway management and Ventilator management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lovelace Medical Center
Albuquerque, New Mexico
08.2025 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various respiratory conditions.
- Collaborated with medical teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments as necessary.
- Operated and maintained respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and device usage.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
Respiratory Therapist
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, USA
01.2014 - 07.2025
- Worked in a Level 1 Trauma Center for 11 years specializing in adult trauma in ER and Intensive Care Units performing complex and basic therapeutic procedures.
- Collected, reviewed, and evaluated relevant critical data to ensure proper patient care.
- Assure quality patient consultation, education, and care.
- Adhered to hospital and department policies.
- Member of ER and ICU core teams.
- Worked with Pediatric and Adult patients.
- I hold BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Evaluated patient responses to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Collaborated with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Respiratory Therapist
Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
Saipan, USA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Care for patients in a small community hospital.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Part of Cardiopulmonary resuscitation team.
- Evaluated patient responses to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Operated, evaluated, and maintained respiratory equipment.
- Proficient in applying and management of patients on mechanical ventilation.
- Collaborated with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
Education
Associate’s degree - respiratory care
pima medical institute
Skills
- Treatment Administration
- Airway Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- EMR Systems
- Ventilation Management
- Equipment Troubleshooting and Maintenance
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Arterial Punctures
- ACLS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lovelace Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
03.2022 - 06.2022
Respiratory Therapist
University of New Mexico Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2025
Associate’s degree - respiratory care
pima medical institute