Linda Guzman
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Skilled Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at NWTH, adept in airway management and respiratory equipment knowledge. Excelled in delivering critical care, including mechanical ventilation and emergency response, while fostering patient education and team collaboration. Demonstrates exceptional bedside manner and expertise in both adult and pediatric respiratory care, ensuring high-quality care for all patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
NWTH
Amarillo, TX
06.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Educated patients and families 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.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs and arterial blood gases.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as monitoring patients during a conscious sedation, ventilator management and intubation.
- Performed trach care to patients to ensure cleanliness and proper function.
District Manager
Cottonwood Financial
Amarillo, TX
06.2015 - 06.2017
- Supervised 5 locations to enforce high-quality standards of operation.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as federal/state regulations by conducting regular audits of operational practices at each location within the district.
- Boosted employee morale by creating a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork and collaboration.
- Conducted interviews for proper staffing.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX05.2020
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Obtaining arterial/capillary blood gasses and interpretation
- Respiratory equipment set up
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care documentation
- Intubation
- Adult and Pediatric Respiratory Care
- Knowledge of CPAP/BIPAP, ventilators and other respiratory equipment
- Cerner PowerChart experience
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
NWTH
06.2020 - Current
District Manager
Cottonwood Financial
06.2015 - 06.2017
Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Amarillo College