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Joseph Solis

Dallas,TX

Summary

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 33 years of experience in healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ut Southwestern Medical Center
08.2005 - 12.2022
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.
  • Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
  • Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Parkland Memorial Hospital
07.1989 - 07.2005

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
06.1989

Skills

  • Care Plan Management
  • Critical Care Unit (CCU)-Neuro ICU, Burn ICU, Surgical Trauma ICU, ED
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Mechanical Ventilators-Hamilton, Drager, Seimens
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Arterial Punctures
  • Acute Illness
  • Ventilator Management
  • Endotracheal Tubes
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Tracheostomy Care

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ut Southwestern Medical Center
08.2005 - 12.2022

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Parkland Memorial Hospital
07.1989 - 07.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Tarrant County College District
Joseph Solis