Jessica Carrillo
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist II with a proven track record of delivering exceptional respiratory care across diverse settings. Skilled in problem resolution, multitasking, and fostering effective communication among healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory therapist II/ Relief Lead
Antelope Valley Medical Claenter
Lancaster
01.2013 - Current
- Maintained strict adherence to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services throughout all areas of care, including emergency, NICU, PICU, and ICU.
- Managed mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas delivery systems, and aerosol generators according to specified treatment parameters for patients ranging from newborns to adults.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and allied staff to maintain exceptional standards of patient care in both emergent and non-emergent healthcare environments.
- Delivered multiple years of training to incoming and new graduate therapists, focusing on department and crucial units including NICU and PICU.
- Interpreted blood gas results, implementing appropriate adjustments across different modalities.
Conducted troubleshooting and calibration of blood gas machines to maintain operational efficiency.
Performed blood gas analyses, ensuring precision in diagnostic processes. - Years of experience supporting bronchoscopy across various healthcare settings.
- emergent and non-emergent intubation and placement on mechanical ventilation from neonate to adult.
- Gained extensive experience as shift lead, enhancing team performance and efficiency. Provided accurate staffing updates for subsequent shifts to ensure operational continuity. Served as a resource to staff, facilitating effective communication with allied personnel. Streamlined shift transitions by coordinating staffing and information.
- Facilitated effective communication with charge nurses and other leads to enhance teamwork.
Collaborated with staff to promote success and ensure quality patient care.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA06-2012
Skills
- Decision-making and problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Leadership and communication
- Multitasking and team management
- Calm under pressure
- Analytical thinking
- Self-direction
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Certified Respiratory Therapist- Board of California
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
Timeline
Respiratory therapist II/ Relief Lead
Antelope Valley Medical Claenter
01.2013 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Antelope Valley College