JOHN SALAZAR

• Coordinate respiratory care for medically complex skilled-nursing residents, including ventilator, tracheostomy, oxygen, aerosol, and airway-management services.
• Partner with nursing, physicians, rehabilitation staff, and other disciplines to implement treatment plans, resolve care needs, and communicate changes in patient status.
• Maintain timely clinical documentation and support compliance with facility policies, safety standards, treatment schedules, and physician orders.
• Prioritize care across a high-acuity ventilator population, respond to emergencies, and support continuity across shifts.

• Supported respiratory operations in a demanding acute-care environment, including ICU and emergency-response coverage.
• Managed mechanical ventilation, airway care, oxygen therapy, tracheostomy care, and cardiopulmonary assessment for complex patients.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment and communicate clinically significant changes.
• Supported staff development by orienting and training team members in respiratory workflows, clinical practices, documentation, and department expectations.

• Delivered respiratory care across ICU, emergency, and inpatient settings while supporting rapid-response and emergency interventions.
• Maintained accurate EHR documentation and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support safe, efficient patient care.

Completed a Master of Health Administration (MHA) with graduate-level education in healthcare leadership, organizational management, strategic planning, healthcare finance, budgeting, healthcare policy, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement. Developed knowledge of healthcare information systems, human resource management, and operational decision-making, providing a strong foundation for administrative, management, and leadership responsibilities within healthcare organizations.

Completed a Bachelor of Applied Technology in Health Services Technology with an emphasis on healthcare leadership, organizational management, medical law and ethics, quality improvement, and healthcare systems. Developed foundational knowledge in managing healthcare teams, regulatory compliance, health data analysis, patient education, and evidence-based healthcare practices. Gained academic preparation for supervisory, administrative, and leadership responsibilities within healthcare organizations.

Completed an Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Care at Texas Southmost College, developing foundational knowledge in cardiopulmonary care, clinical assessment, patient safety, and evidence-based respiratory practices. Gained the clinical education necessary to pursue professional practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.