Laura Curi
Eagle Pass
Summary
Hardworking and passionate bilingual job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Respiratory Therapist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
The Village At Incarnate Word
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
Patient Care Technician
St. Lukes Baptist Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Hacienda De Paz Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 11.2020
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
San Antonio, TX04.2023
Southwest Texas Junior College
Eagle Pass, TXHigh School Diploma -
CC Winn High School
Eagle Pass, TX06.2018
Skills
- Patient Instruction
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Arterial Punctures
- Oxygen Therapy
- Airway Management
- Mechanical Ventilators
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Physical Assessment
- Tracheostomy Care
Certification
- ACLS Provider, American Heart Association - 1/4/2023- 01/2025
- BLS Provider , American Heart Association - 6/21/2022- 06/2024
- Certified Respiratory Therapist 05/14/2023- 05/31/2028
Clinical Experience
University Hospital - University Health (ICU rotation, Sept-Nov 2022)
- Provided emergency care services with artificial ventilation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Assisted in transporting patients to CT and MRI using portable ventilator's.
Methodist Hospital Metropolitan - Women's Pavillion (NICU rotation, Dec 2022-Feb 2023)
- As an RT student I was able to evaluate the baby at birth whether it was breathing too fast, shallow or struggling to breathe.
- Assess ventilator management with conventional as well as high-frequency oscillatory (HFO) and high-frequency jet (HFJ) ventilation.
Northeast Methodist (Floor Therapy rotation, July-Sept 2022)
- Performed tracheostomy care.
- Administered respiratory medications and humidity/aerosol delivery, oxygen administration and perform patient assessment.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
St. Lukes Baptist Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2022
Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
The Village At Incarnate Word
12.2020 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Hacienda De Paz Rehabilitation Center
08.2018 - 11.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Southwest Texas Junior College
High School Diploma -
CC Winn High School