Kurt Roybal
Whittier,CA
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at Logan Hospital, adept in airway management and patient education. Excelled in delivering critical care, including ventilator support and emergency response, significantly improving patient outcomes. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a commitment to advancing respiratory care practices.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Logan Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture through active participation in department meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
Respiratory Therapist
Whittier Pacific Care Center
02.2016 - 04.2020
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Administered inhalants and medications to improve patient breathing capabilities, leading to enhanced quality of life.
- Tracheostomy care
Respiratory Therapist
LA Community Hospital
07.2010 - 05.2015
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Garden Grove, CASkills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Logan Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Whittier Pacific Care Center
02.2016 - 04.2020
Respiratory Therapist
LA Community Hospital
07.2010 - 05.2015
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College