Jose Alarcon BSRT, RRT-NPS
Diamond Bar,CA
Summary
Seasoned Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in Neonatal, Pediatric, and Adult critical care. Well-versed in managing care for patients with respiratory illnesses through detailed patient assessments, active listening, care plan development, and consistent tracking of health condition progress. My ability to work independently and delegate patient medical needs in high-stress environments such as Neonatal and Pediatric Intensive Care Units demonstrates my resilience and adaptability. I seek an opportunity to join a medical team where my accumulated years of leadership and clinical expertise will be utilized to achieve exceptional patient care outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric / Neonatal Respiratory Care Practitioner
Children's Hospital Orange County
03.2022 - Current
- Work independently as a Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Critical Care Ventilator Management of Pediatric and Neonatal Patients.
- Set-up, Management, and Weaning of High-Frequency Ventilators for Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care Patients
- Advanced knowledge of pulmonary pathophysiology in pediatric and neonatal patients, performing patient assessments and providing appropriate therapy.
- Advise physicians, nurses, and co-workers on modifications to diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Perform Arterial, venous, and capillary blood gas analysis and evaluate results using quality control procedures that adhere to laboratory and hospital policies.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Adventist Health
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Critical Care Ventilator Management to Age-Specific Patient Populations
- Provide Respiratory Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures as Prescribed by a Physician
- Participate in Patient Care Rounds as an Active Member of the Critical Care Team
- Evaluate Patient Response to Respiratory Care
- Provide Respiratory Assessments and Provide Age-Specific Therapeutic Recommendations
Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner
LAC + USC Medical Center
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Organize, Delegate, Coordinate Workload Distribution, and Daily Activities to Meet Patient Care Demands
- Mentor New and Current Employees to Provide Consistent, and Exceptional Patient Care
- Identify and Execute Staff Training and Educational Needs
- Monitor Staff Compliance with Departmental and Organizational Policies and Requirements
- Collaborated with Multi-Disciplinary Teams and Discharge Planning Teams on Patient Care and Treatment Plans
- Verify Safe and Effective Medication and Ventilator Orders on Adult and Pediatric Patients
- Provide Personable and Professional Customer Service To Patients, Family, and Staff
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner
LAC + USC Medical Center
07.2009 - 02.2019
- Set-up, Management, and Weaning of Invasive and Non-Invasive Mechanical Ventilator Systems on Adult and Pediatric Critical Care Patients
- Set-up, Management, and Weaning of Complex Specialty Gases
- Set-up, Management, and Weaning of High-Frequency Ventilators for Adult and Pediatric Critical Care Patients
- Set-up, Management, and Weaning of High Flow Heated Humidified Oxygen Therapy Devices
- Patient Education About Respiratory Conditions, Treatment Plans, and Medication Use
- Evaluation of Patient Response to Respiratory Treatments and Revised Care Plans Accordingly
- Arterial Blood Gas Draw and Analysis
- Respiratory Therapy Medication Delivery and Documentation
- Respond to Airway and Cardiac Emergencies of both Pediatric and Adult patients
- Assist Physician with Medical Procedures such as Bronchoscopies and Airway Intubation
- Contributed to research initiatives in the field of respiratory therapy, advancing knowledge and improving practice standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy -
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA12.2022
Associates of Science in Respiratory Therapy -
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA10.2003
Skills
- Knowledgeable of Up-to-Date Neonatal, Pediatric and Adult Patient Care Practices
- Proficient in Performing Extensive Clinical Assessments and Respiratory Evaluations on Patients and Recommend Therapies based on Assessment Findings
- Exceptional Time Management and Verbal Communication Skills
- Advanced Critical Thinking, Reasoning, and Decision-Making Skills to Achieve the Best Patient Care Outcome
- Critical Care Ventilator Management of Adult and Pediatric Patients
- Evaluation, Treatments, and Administration of all Respiratory Care Modalities as Ordered by a Physician
- Troubleshooting of all Respiratory Care Related Equipment
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT-NPS - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
- BLS - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Timeline
Pediatric / Neonatal Respiratory Care Practitioner
Children's Hospital Orange County
03.2022 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Adventist Health
02.2021 - 01.2022
Lead Respiratory Care Practitioner
LAC + USC Medical Center
02.2019 - 07.2021
Senior Respiratory Care Practitioner
LAC + USC Medical Center
07.2009 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy -
San Joaquin Valley College
Associates of Science in Respiratory Therapy -
Concorde Career College