Kim Hernandez
Laguna Hills,CA
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 16 year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in Respiratory Therapy paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Triage
Fargo , ND
11.2021 - Current
- 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.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
Respiratory Therapist
Antelope Valley Hospital
Lancaster , CA
04.2006 - 11.2021
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Respiratory Therapist
Snap
Mendin, LA
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Examined patient, records and charts and deciphered between normal and abnormal findings to determine referral to physician for evaluation, supervision or directions.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Supplied prevention technique information to patient and family to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of patient.
Respiratory Therapist
Aya
Brawley, CA
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
Education
Associate In Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CA10.2005
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Professional bedside manner
- Diagnostic tools
- Physical assessments
- Dosage Calculation
- Respiratory treatment planning
Certification
- CRT-Certified Respiratory Therapist
Additional Information
Bls
Acls
Pals
Charting Systems :
Epic
Cerners
medplus
meditech
Ventilators :
Pb 840
Pb 960
Hamilton
Servo
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Triage
11.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Snap
09.2021 - 10.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Aya
11.2020 - 02.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Antelope Valley Hospital
04.2006 - 11.2021
Associate In Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College