Joel Padilla
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Solara Specialty Hospitals
08.2021 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Coordinated with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to address psychosocial factors impacting respiratory health.
- Maximized equipment utilization by maintaining regular maintenance schedules for all respiratory therapy devices.
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Harlingen Medical Center
12.2019 - Current
- Maintained high standards of infection control within the respiratory therapy department, minimizing cross-contamination risks.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Contributed to hospital-wide initiatives aimed at improving overall patient experience scores through targeted interventions in the respiratory therapy domain.
- Collaborated with physicians to accurately diagnose and treat various pulmonary disorders, enhancing overall patient satisfaction.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized respiratory care plans.
- Ensured optimal patient care through diligent monitoring of respiratory equipment and vital signs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX05.2019
Skills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient Education
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Equipment Setup
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Collaboration
- Infection Control
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Care Planning
- Patient Advocacy
- Treatment Plan Development
- Certified in CPR/AED, BLS, ACLS
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NRP
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Licensed respiratory therapist- June 2019-Present
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Solara Specialty Hospitals
08.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Harlingen Medical Center
12.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Texas Southmost College
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