Leiben Ivester
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
At Kaiser Permanente, I currently excel as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, enhancing patient outcomes through expert airway management and compassionate care. My dedication to continuous professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration led to significant improvements in treatment protocols and patient education, showcasing my proficiency in respiratory medical equipment and patient advocacy.
Accomplished Respiratory Care Practitioner offering 25 years of medical experience providing outstanding respiratory healthcare to patients. Talented in assessing patients, developing comprehensive respiratory treatment plans, carefully monitoring treatment effectiveness and educating patients for better health condition maintenance. Expert in measuring patient health status to guide treatment and provide ideal outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente
05.2006 - Current
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Served as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of respiratory care.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Educated patients and their families on the proper use of home respiratory equipment, leading to better adherence to treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical history, treatments, and responses to therapy.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current respiratory treatments and therapies, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where necessary.
- Ensured quality care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through proper management and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs and diagnoses.
- Worked closely with infection control teams to minimize cross-contamination risks during aerosol-generating procedures.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education on self-care techniques and follow-up appointments for pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments of respiratory conditions.
- Developed effective strategies for managing patient caseload, prioritizing the needs of critically ill patients while still providing optimal care for all.
- Actively contributed toward achieving accreditation goals for the facility''s Respiratory Care Department by adhering to strict standards and protocols.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' lung function using spirometry tests, enabling early detection of issues or improvements in condition.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls for respiratory assistance, providing life-saving interventions in critical situations.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning while adhering to safety protocols throughout the facility.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- 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.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory
California Paramedical And Technical College
Riverside, CA01.1999
Skills
- Aerosol Therapy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Direct Patient Care
- Customer care
- Compassionate Care
- Airway Management
- Patient Assessments
- Breathing Treatments
- Patient Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Ethical Practice
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Respiratory Monitoring
- Respiratory Medical Equipment
- Staff education and training
- EMR / EHR
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Assessing patients
- Equipment Cleaning
- Intubation
- End of life care
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Advocacy
Accomplishments
Covid Survivor
Respiratory Rose Recipient ( I was recognized by my peers)
Certification
*BLS
*NRP
*PALS
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kaiser Permanente
05.2006 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory
California Paramedical And Technical College
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