Jesus Apodaca
Calexico,CA
Summary
13 years experienced registered respiratory therapist who is looking to expand knowledge in the field and gain more experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
El Centro Regional Medical Center
El Centro, CA
07.2010 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- assist with bedside bronchoscopies
Respiratory Therapist
Palo Verde Hospital
Blythe, CA
06.2016 - 10.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- perform EKGs
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Chula Vista, CA01.2009
High School Diploma -
Aurora High School
Calexico, CA06.2006
Skills
- patient advocacy
- arterial punctures
- bedside bronchoscopies
- airway management / ventilator management
- Documentation (Sorian)
- Team player
- excellent patient assessment skills
Certification
- RRT
- CRT
- BLS / ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Palo Verde Hospital
06.2016 - 10.2023
Respiratory Therapist
El Centro Regional Medical Center
07.2010 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Aurora High School