Juan Sanchez
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Patient-focused Respiratory Therapist with over 8 years of clinical expertise. Skilled in conducting patient assessments and developing respiratory care plans. Demonstrated success in collaborating with medical teams to enhance patient outcomes in critical care environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
Tucson, AZ
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient triage assessments to develop tailored respiratory care plans, enhancing patient outcomes
- Educated and assisted patients in setup, operation, and maintenance of home CPAP/BIPAP equipment, improving usage comfort and adherence to treatment
- Collaborated with physicians during bedside bronchs in ICU, preparing equipment and monitoring patient respiratory status to ensure safe and effective care
- Trained in OORAM, providing advanced airway support and rapid respiratory intervention in critical care and emergency situations
Respiratory Therapist
Banner University Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
08.2021 - Current
- Provided critical adult respiratory care in Trauma/Burn ICU, Neuro ICU, and floor therapy
- Ensured timely response to urgent notifications from rapid response, code, and trauma pagers, enhancing critical care delivery
- Administration of iNO for pulmonary hypertension, Amphotericin B for lung transplant recipients, and nebulized heparin for inhalation injury in burn patients
- Executed tracheostomy care, including routine maintenance, sterile techniques, and proficient tube replacement for diverse patient acuity levels
- Administered CPR, BMV, and utilized ETCO2 monitoring during cardiac resuscitation, contributing to patient stabilization
Respiratory Therapist
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
Casa Grande, AZ
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Cared for COVID-19 patients through ventilator management, prone techniques, and Epoprostenol administration in severe cases, enhancing respiratory support
- Monitored respiratory status through daily ABGs on ventilated patients, ensuring optimal ventilation parameters and patient safety
- Proficient in implementing Asthma and Bronchiectasis protocols for optimal patient care
- Assessed patients' respiratory health through overnight pulse oximetry studies, identifying candidates for sleep studies and informing treatment plans
Respiratory Therapist
Northwest Medical Center / Emergency at Vail
Tucson, AZ
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided lung protective mechanical ventilation for donor candidates
- Administered various MDIs and educated patients on correct usage techniques to enhance treatment effectiveness
- Monitored patients’ vital signs during conscious sedations, responding promptly to changes to maintain optimal sedation levels
- Adhered to established protocols for weaning and extubating cardiac patients, closely monitoring vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Program
Cochise College
Sierra Vista01-2017
Certification
- RCP License, #166014
- RRT AZ License, #022609
- RQI
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Equipment Proficiency
- CPAP/BIPAP: Vision, Respironics, V60, NKV-330
- High Flow Devices: Optiflow, Vapotherm, Airvo
- Ventilators: Puritan Bennett 840, Servo I/U, Drager V500
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
06.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Banner University Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
11.2019 - 07.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Northwest Medical Center / Emergency at Vail
02.2018 - 10.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Program
Cochise College