Jorge Lara
Ontario,CA
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Care Practitioner with a proven track record at Children's Hospital of Orange County, excelling in airway management and enhancing patient comfort through effective communication. Demonstrated expertise in pediatric care and patient education, significantly improving treatment adherence. Skilled in both critical interventions and fostering supportive learning environments for new practitioners.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Children's Hospital of Orange County
12.2005 - Current
- Airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Served as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of respiratory care.
- Educated patients and their families on the proper use of home respiratory equipment, leading to better adherence to treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical history, treatments, and responses to therapy.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current respiratory treatments and therapies, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs and diagnoses.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente
05.2018 - Current
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Served as a preceptor for new employees in the transport respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Educated patients and their families on the proper use of home respiratory equipment, leading to better adherence to treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical history, treatments, and responses to therapy.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current respiratory treatments and therapies, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs and diagnoses.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
Respiratory Care Neonatal
Presbyterian Intercommunity Health
07.2003 - 11.2019
- Provided exceptional care to newborns with congenital defects, prematurity and other conditions.
- Effectively communicated with family members to provide daily updates about patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided emergency response for high-risk deliveries, stabilizing newborns in critical conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente
08.2010 - 05.2018
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Educated patients and their families on the proper use of home respiratory equipment, leading to better adherence to treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical history, treatments, and responses to therapy.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current respiratory treatments and therapies, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where necessary.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs and diagnoses.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls for respiratory assistance, providing life-saving interventions in critical situations.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Pomona Valley Hospital and Medical Center
10.2006 - 07.2010
- Provided exceptional care to newborns with congenital defects, prematurity and other conditions.
- Effectively communicated with family members to provide daily updates about patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Provided emergency response for high-risk deliveries, stabilizing newborns in critical conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06.2003
Skills
- Aerosol Therapy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Airway Management
- Patient Assessments
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Respiratory Monitoring
- Pediatric Care
- Intubation
Affiliations
- AARC
- CSRC
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- Licensed RCP 23114
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
- Filiberto Sanchez RCP (562) 743-7216
- Kristina DeLadurantey RN (535) 665-8926
- Ashli Stanley RN (949) 212-0829
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente
05.2018 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente
08.2010 - 05.2018
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Pomona Valley Hospital and Medical Center
10.2006 - 07.2010
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Children's Hospital of Orange County
12.2005 - Current
Respiratory Care Neonatal
Presbyterian Intercommunity Health
07.2003 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mt San Antonio College
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- Licensed RCP 23114
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
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