Karina Gutierrez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Positive, adaptable, and compassionate, bringing solid understanding of respiratory care principles and patient assessment techniques. Well-versed in ventilator management and airway clearance methodologies, ensuring efficient and effective patient treatment. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through dedicated and personalized respiratory care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Hospital
05.2024 - 11.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Mcallen Medical Center
11.2022 - 04.2024
Respiratory Therapist
McAllen Heart Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Conducted pulmonary function tests to accurately diagnose lung diseases, facilitating appropriate treatment interventions.
- Contributed to improved patient satisfaction scores by delivering compassionate and empathetic care throughout the treatment process.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
South Texas College
05.2022
High School Diploma -
McAllen Memorial High School
05.2016
Skills
- Patient Care
- Treatment Administration
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Patient Education
- Patient Care Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Care Plan Management
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Emergency Medical Care
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Tracheostomy Care
- Outpatient Care
- Airway Management
- Ventilator Management
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Ethical Decision Making
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Stress Management
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advance Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Timeline
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Hospital
05.2024 - 11.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Mcallen Medical Center
11.2022 - 04.2024
Respiratory Therapist
McAllen Heart Hospital
10.2022 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
McAllen Memorial High School
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
South Texas College