Jorge Vera
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Passionate individual committed to provide the best care to patients and families by utilizing the expertise gained in school and clinical practice. Seeking to promote wellness in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Student
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Applied TIPS protocol safely and effectively following specific parameters of weaning to optimize patient care and minimize complications.
- Gathered specific information by reading medical record to further assess and evaluate patients.
- Assisted with tracheostomy tube change. Performed routine tracheostomy care, evaluated and assessed respiratory conditions and skin integrity.
- Communicated with physicians, nurses, and technicians regarding ABG, radiologic, and metabolic findings.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Beverly Hospital
Montebello, CA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Responded to arrest situations by remaining calm and poised, and communicated effectively with healthcare teammates to coordinate and execute immediate care.
- Instructed patients on correct use of respiratory equipment for airway clearance, lung expansion, and aerosolized drug therapy.
- Participated in C-section deliveries and reported findings to team lead.
- Performed 12-lead ECG independently.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Gained experience with IPV, IPPB, HFCWO, and NPPV machines.
- Assessed, monitored and gave breathing treatments to patients at bedside.
- Collected specimens from patients using different catheters, tubing, and suctioning techniques.
- Performed ventilator and cuff checks, troubleshoot.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA06.2022
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA07.2020
High School Diploma -
La Salle
Guayaquil, Ecuador01.2008
Skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Principles and operation of GE R860, PB 840, Phillips V60, Respironics BiPAP Vision, Airvo 2, MetaNeb, Volara, IPV-1C and Hill-Rom Vest machine
- Work independently and as part of team
- Proficient with Meditech and EPIC electronic medical records
Certification
- RRT/RCP
- NRP
- ACLS
- BLS
Membership
- ALA - American Lung Association
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Student
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
02.2022 - 05.2022
Respiratory Therapy Student
Beverly Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021
Respiratory Therapy Student
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
07.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
East Los Angeles College
Associate of Arts - Natural Sciences
Pasadena City College
High School Diploma -
La Salle