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Kayla Garcia

Apopka

Summary

Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering a background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth
02.2022 - Current
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Provided emergency care to patients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
  • Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.

Respiratory Therapist IV

Orlando Health
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.

Financial Counselor

Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital
02.2018 - 08.2021
  • Explained estimated cost for medical treatments and answered patient questions to promote good understanding of proposed services.
  • Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
  • Determined patient financial needs and referred eligible patients to proper county, state or federal agencies to obtain financial assistance.
  • Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
  • Managed over 20 patients charts per day.
  • Managed over 50 patient phone calls per day.

Office Coordinator

Orlando Health
08.2011 - 02.2018
  • Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for two providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
  • Maintained current and accurate medical records for over 100 patients.
  • Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
  • Answered phone calls and messages for two-physician primary medical facility, scheduling appointments and handling patient inquiries.
  • Successfully scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to deliver exceptional customer experience.
  • Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management

Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL
12.2023

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
07.2021

Associate of Arts - Healthcare Management

Florida Institute Of Technology
Melbourne, FL
12.2015

Skills

  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Responsible
  • Problem Solving
  • Well-trained in Epic
  • Endotracheal Intubation
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Safety Regulations
  • Patient Assessment
  • Arterial Catheter Insertion
  • Medical Terminology

Accomplishments

  • Elected Champion of the Quarter by my peers.
  • Chosen to be a Super User for implementation of ELLiE/Epic.
  • Member of the Respiratory Practice Council

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NRP
  • Decontamination Team Trained

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth
02.2022 - Current

Respiratory Therapist IV

Orlando Health
08.2021 - 01.2022

Financial Counselor

Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital
02.2018 - 08.2021

Office Coordinator

Orlando Health
08.2011 - 02.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Management

Florida Institute of Technology

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Valencia College

Associate of Arts - Healthcare Management

Florida Institute Of Technology

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