Kimberly Zamora
Rialto,CA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Care Practioner committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Loma Linda, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions.
- Served as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
Clinical Instructor
Platt College
Ontario
02.2023 - Current
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
- Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
11.2015 - 04.2023
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Responded to emergency codes and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
Education
Associate Degree In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Mt San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06.2015
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Airway Management
- Critical Care Unit (CCU)
- Emergency Department
- Ventilation Management
- Hyperbaric Therapy
- Bronchoscopy assistance
- Pulmonary Disease Navigator
- Neonatal care
- Pediatric care
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Instructor
Platt College
02.2023 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
PIH Health Hospital - Whittier
11.2015 - 04.2023
Associate Degree In Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
Mt San Antonio College