Juan Tejeda-Espinoza

• Trained in Level 1 trauma and emergency care, specializing in CVICU, STICU, MICU, and Neuro ICU.
• Coordinated patient care through effective interaction with patients, families, and physicians.
• Maintained excellence in respiratory care and diagnostic services compliance.
• Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients on breathing exercises.
• Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications using multiple devices.
• Collected and analyzed arterial blood gas data for informed clinical decisions.
• Participated in adult resuscitation efforts and executed emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
• Managed airway procedures including intubation, extubation, bronchoscopy, and mechanical ventilation operations.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care strategies.
• Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.

• Long-term airway support and ventilator management

• Facilitated assignments as team lead, serving as a resource for respiratory department and hospital.
• Delivered airway management via CPAP, BiPAP, AVAPS, and Hi-Flow devices.
• Responded swiftly to emergency codes and initiated treatment without delay.
• Maintained adherence to standards of excellence in respiratory care and diagnostic services.

• Served as lead respiratory therapist in CVICU, MICU, and STICU environments.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to establish effective patient care strategies.
• Contributed to Level 1 Trauma response through expert respiratory management.
• Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based respiratory therapies.

Contracts held in NAH (Flagstaff Medical Center, Verde Valley Medical Center). Lake Havasu (Havasu Regional Medical Center). Colorado (San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center)