Kae Alameda
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Spring,Texas
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 4 years of experience in acute 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
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
Santa Clara, CA
12.2019 - Current
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
ED Technician
Kaiser Permanente
San Jose, CA
04.2014 - 12.2019
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Liaised between nurses, physicians, patients and visitors.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Brightwood College
Salida, CA 10.2016 - 07.2018
Skills
Respiratory equipment setup
Medication Administration
Patient education
Professional bedside manner
Physical assessments
Tracheostomy Care
Self-Motivated
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kaiser Permanente
12.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Brightwood College
10.2016 - 07.2018
ED Technician
Kaiser Permanente
04.2014 - 12.2019