KARLA GRANADOS
Panorama City,CA
Summary
Respiratory Therapist with experience caring for medically complex and critically ill patients in LTACH and subacute settings. Proficient in mechanical ventilation, ventilator weaning and liberation, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, airway management, tracheostomy care, and aerosol therapy. Experienced in responding to rapid response events, assisting with emergency airway management, and collaborating with pulmonologists and interdisciplinary teams. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in acute-care environments. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Collaborate directly with pulmonologists to develop individualized treatment plans and implement ventilator weaning strategies to facilitate ventilator liberation.
- Provide respiratory care for medically complex patients, manage and set up mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and other advanced respiratory support modalities.
- Respond to rapid response and emergency situations, assisting with airway management and endotracheal intubation.
- Educate patients and families with chronic illnesses on disease management, respiratory medications, home oxygen equipment, and nebulizer techniques.
Respiratory Therapist
Park View Nursing and Subacute
Reseda, CA
10.2025 - Current
- Evaluate, treat, and care for patients with chronic and acute breathing disorders.
- Mentor new hires and students in respiratory therapy best practices, contributing to a high-quality work environment.
- Perform routine tracheostomy care, airway suctioning, and secretion management.
- Participate in ventilator weaning and implementing physician-ordered adjustments based on patient condition and clinical assessment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
North Hollywood, CA09.2025
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Allied Health Preparation
Los Angeles Valley College
Valley Glen, CA06.2024
Skills
- Ventilator Management (Drager, Hamilton, PB 840/980)
- Ventilator Weaning and Liberation
- Emergency Response (Code Blue/Rapid Response Team participation)
- ABG Sampling and Interpretation
- Non-invasive Ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP setup & management)
- Oxygen therapy & HFNC
- EMR (Cerner, Meditech, Allscripts, PCC, Protouch)
- Respiratory Assessment and Clinical Monitoring
- Patient and Family education
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Los Angeles
04.2026 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Park View Nursing and Subacute
10.2025 - Current
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Allied Health Preparation
Los Angeles Valley College
Licensure and Certifications
- RRT — NBRC | Active, Expires 09/2030
- Respiratory Care Practitioner License — [CA] | Expires 12/2026
- BLS — American Heart Association | Expires 09/2028
- ACLS — American Heart Association | Expires 03/2027
- PALS — American Heart Association | Expires 09/2028