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KAYLA RAQUEL

Waipahu,USA

Summary

To secure a respiratory care position where my skills contribute to a successful team and provide superior patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Day Shift Lead Respiratory Therapist

The Care Center of Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii
11.2022 - Current
  • Conduct rounds alongside Pulmonologist to implement weaning protocols and other respiratory recommendations
  • Coordinate routine tracheostomy change procedures with medical provider
  • Orientate and train on coming respiratory therapist staff
  • Check off on coming nursing staff for competency checklist in the ventilator care unit
  • Assisted with respiratory therapy department staffing and scheduling

Respiratory Therapist

The Care Center of Honolulu
Honolulu, USA
06.2017 - Current
  • Administer necessary suction interventions effectively
  • Conduct routine breathing therapy sessions
  • Replace ventilator circuits, suction canisters, and nebulizer kits
  • Conduct regular maintenance on tracheostomies by replacing inner cannulas and tracheal gauze
  • Troubleshoot ventilators, oxygen concentrators and other respiratory equipment
  • Record ventilator check readings in patient's medical record
  • Swap out necessary oxygen tanks promptly
  • Accompany patients to medical appointments and outpatient procedures when necessary
  • Assist speech therapy with PMV trials
  • Implemented manual ventilation techniques as needed

Medical Assistant

Dr. Jon F. Graham, MD LLC
Honolulu, USA
04.2014 - 12.2019
  • Scheduled patient appointments, optimizing provider time and treatment needs
  • Ensured accuracy of demographic information and insurance eligibility
  • Processed prior authorizations for inpatient imaging services
  • Checked in patients and took vitals
  • Prepared patient charts ensuring accurate and updated information
  • Documented doctor's notes during patient assessments
  • Reviewed new patient referrals and retrieve necessary records
  • Managed the entire process of new patient intake

Respiratory Therapist/Customer Service Rep

Ace Medical Inc.
Waipahu, USA
03.2013 - 11.2013
  • Retrieved medical necessities from various healthcare facilities
  • Addressed customer inquiries regarding respiratory services
  • Managed incoming calls from patients efficiently
  • Entered new customer and patient records into databases
  • Contacted obstructive sleep apnea patients for CPAP/BiPAP follow-ups and necessary re-supplies
  • Configured CPAP, BiPAP, and nebulizers for patient use
  • Educated customers and patients on respiratory equipment usage
  • Optimized fitting process to achieve proper mask adherence among Obstructive Sleep Apnea sufferers
  • Evaluated CPAP/BiPAP machines for functionality

Education

Associates of Science Degree - Respiratory Care

CARRINGTON COLLEGE
Las Vegas, NV
07.2012

Skills

  • Brightree
  • Centricity
  • Carelink
  • Point Click Care
  • Medical terminology
  • Microsoft Word
  • Oral communication
  • Written communication
  • Independent work
  • Analytical thinking
  • Critical thinking
  • Office equipment operation

Certification

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Basic Life Support

Clinicaltraining

Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center- ADULT FLOORS

Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital- ICU

Children's Lung Specialist- PEDIATRIC GENERAL PRACTICE MEDICINE, 

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada- NICU, PICU and TRAUMA

Marquis Care Plaza Regency- LONG TERM ACUTE CARE FACILITY

Sunrise Children's Hospital- NICU and PICU

  • Set up and operate mechanical ventilators, and BiPAP/CPAP machines, as well as performing ventilator adjustments
  • Knowledge in HIPPA regulations and respiratory protocols
  • Provided cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Monitor gas cylinders, oxygen supplies, and other respiratory equipment
  • Performed Arterial blood gases and interpretation
  • Performed pulmonary function tests and instruct patients on breathing exercises
  • Implemented bronchial drainage therapy and performed EKGs
  • Assisted with intubations and performed extubations
  • Airway maintenance which included oral and tracheal suctioning
  • Provided tracheotomy care, changed tracheotomy tubes, and monitored cuff deflation/inflation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Day Shift Lead Respiratory Therapist

The Care Center of Honolulu
11.2022 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

The Care Center of Honolulu
06.2017 - Current

Medical Assistant

Dr. Jon F. Graham, MD LLC
04.2014 - 12.2019

Respiratory Therapist/Customer Service Rep

Ace Medical Inc.
03.2013 - 11.2013

Associates of Science Degree - Respiratory Care

CARRINGTON COLLEGE

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