Junior Mauricio Meza
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Care Practitioner with expertise in neonatal intensive care, skilled in administering therapies, department mentoring and leadership, and ensuring safety protocols. Committed to leading a highly effective team that prioritizes delivering exceptional patient care, staff training and development, and fostering a collaborative interdisciplinary environment. Proven success in implementing care plans and improving operational efficiency. Known for fostering team collaboration and adapting to dynamic healthcare environments. Strong skills in patient assessment and emergency response.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 / Relief Lead
Antelope Valley Medical Center
11.2017 - Current
- Administers respiratory therapies to patients, ensuring adherence to care plans and safety protocols.
- Monitors patient vital signs and response to treatments, adjusting interventions as necessary.
- Collaborates with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized respiratory care strategies.
- Educates patients and families on respiratory health management, promoting adherence to prescribed therapies.
- Coordinates hospital respiratory care through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Serves as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Understands and takes an active role to stay updated on hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Prioritizes and addresses conflicting requests for respiratory care services.
- Demonstrates progressive leadership responsibility within a respiratory care or closely related clinical environment.
- Experienced in neonatal intubation, ventilation management, and specialty gas administration.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 11.2020
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients, ensuring adherence to protocols and safety standards.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Participated in hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient care standards and practices.
Director of Respiratory Therapy
In The Desert Facilities
10.2016 - 05.2018
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance respiratory therapy protocols and improve patient outcomes.
- Developed and implemented training programs for respiratory therapy staff, fostering professional growth.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Analyzed departmental performance metrics to identify areas for operational improvements and cost savings.
- Streamlined patient intake processes, reducing wait times and enhancing overall service delivery.
- Optimized resource utilization by regularly reviewing staffing levels, equipment availability, and budget allocations.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Totally Kids Specialty HealthCare
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Educate patients and families on pediatric respiratory health, equipment usage, and self-care techniques.
- Educated children about their medical conditions in age-appropriate language, empowering them to take an active role in managing their health.
- Oversaw ongoing execution of respiratory care procedures featuring ventilator management, insertion and maintenance of artificial airways, spirometry procedures, alongside therapeutic and diagnostic modalities for pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Executed transport of ventilator-dependent patients from care facility to hospitals for emergency care and physician appointments.
Education
MBA - General Studies
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA2023
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CAAssociate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CAAssociate of Science - Math And Science
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CAAssociate of Science - Kinesiology
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CASkills
- Neonatal intensive care
- Adult, pediatric, neonatal emergencies
- Decision-making
- Staff training and development
- Task delegation
- Documentation and reporting
- Airway management
- Respiratory care protocols
- Team collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Palmdale Regional Medical Center
02.2018 - 11.2020
Respiratory Care Practitioner 2 / Relief Lead
Antelope Valley Medical Center
11.2017 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Totally Kids Specialty HealthCare
11.2016 - 01.2018
Director of Respiratory Therapy
In The Desert Facilities
10.2016 - 05.2018
MBA - General Studies
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Antelope Valley College
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Antelope Valley College
Associate of Science - Math And Science
Antelope Valley College
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Antelope Valley College