KRISTY RODRIGUEZ
Thibodaux,LA
Summary
I am a qualified Respiratory Therapist bringing 18 years of related experience working in the healthcare and caring for patients. I am talented in building positive relationships with patients, offering assistance to co workers and addressing concerns. I am a very dependable employee and have been successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Southeast Neuroscience Center
09.2022 - Current
- Monitor and enhance patient care by conducting comprehensive neurodiagnostic tests such as EMG's, electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) test including SSEP's, VEP's and BAER's.
- Streamline diagnostic procedures for increased efficiency and accuracy in test results.
- Provide vital data to physicians for accurate diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
- Trained new staff members on comprehensive neurodiagnostic tests and neurodiagnostic equipment.
- Reduced patient wait times by optimizing appointment scheduling and efficiently managing workflow within the department.
Polysomnographic training technologist
Thibodaux Regional Sleep Disorder Center
03.2021 - 09.2022
- I perform overnight sleep studies on patients with suspected sleep disorders
- I am a genuine caregiver that goes out of my way to make my patients feel comfortable in making them my number one priority
- As an overnight stay in the lab can be extremely stressful for most of our patients, I go out of my way in giving a little love and care in making them feel right at home
- I treat their symptoms and give them the best care
- I correct their sleep apnea with a CPAP machine in titrating their pressures to an adequate level.
Respiratory Therapist
TRHS
07.2007 - 03.2021
- Responsible for providing respiratory treatment in ICU, ER, pre-op, recovery and floor therapy monitoring and care for patients that have difficulty breathing due to asthma, COPD, emphysema, pneumonia, bronchitis, acute respiratory and cardiac failure and those struggling during the COVID pandemic
- Care for patients that need ventilator weaning from a post-op CABG
- Monitor and chart the progress of treatment
- Round with registered nurses, case managers, physicians, pharmacy technicians to provide a plan of care for the patients
- Respond to CODE BLUE in a respectful manner
- Obtain Arterial Blood Gasses, EKG's, and BIOZ's
- Held the Respiratory Team Leader position 2007-2010; 2020-2021.
Respiratory Therapist
Woman's Hospital
09.2005 - 07.2007
- Responsible for intubating, ventilating and monitoring both premature neonates and neonates in the NICU
- Responsible for making ventilator changes based on established parameters and patient assessment under a physicians order
- Managed ventilators, oscillators, nitrogen and oxygen therapy on both premature neonates and neonates in the NICU
- Determine site of Arterial Blood Gas, Capillary Blood Gas and obtain an ABG via Umbilical Artery Catheter to determine the treatment and care of the patient.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiopulmonary Care Science
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA05.2005
High School Diploma -
Thibodaux High School
Thibodaux, LA05.2000
Skills
- Team player mindset
- Time management abilities
- Collaboration with physicians
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology Understanding
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Relationship Building
Extracurricular Activities
NBRC certified 2005
Respiratory Therapist of the Year
NICU experience
Timeline
Neurodiagnostic Technologist
Southeast Neuroscience Center
09.2022 - Current
Polysomnographic training technologist
Thibodaux Regional Sleep Disorder Center
03.2021 - 09.2022
Respiratory Therapist
TRHS
07.2007 - 03.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Woman's Hospital
09.2005 - 07.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiopulmonary Care Science
Nicholls State University
High School Diploma -
Thibodaux High School
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