Lisa Munley
Concord,CA
Summary
Successful Respiratory Care Practitioner offering 17+ years of medical experience with a focus on caring for patients with respiratory health conditions. Highly adept in creating treatment plans specifically for each patient, evaluating patient progress and following medical treatment protocols to promote quality care. Talented in reviewing patient monitoring systems and respiratory health tests to determine the effectiveness of treatments.
I have managed these Mechanical Ventilators: Avea, Trilogy, Servo-I, Puritan-Bennett( 8 and 9 series), Vivo-50, and various transport ventilators.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kindred, San Francisco Hospital
San Leandro, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Treat patients with tracheostomies, facility is a LTACH
- Manage trach patients on the Hamilton and Vela ventilators
- Work in ICU and conduct floor therapy
- Administrative duties; lead for shift; creating assignments
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Silver Med Healthcare
San Pablo, CA
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
- Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Managed tracheostomy care for Sub-Acute Patients
- Trained new RT's, staff and family members on taking care of tracheostomy patients and their subsequent special needs.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
UCSF Medical Center Contract thru Medpro
San Francisco, CA
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Miami University Hospital Contract thru Medpro
Miami, FL
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Adventist Health System
Lodi, CA
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Conducted EKGs, stress testing or lung capacity tests to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Dignity Health
Bakersfield, CA
08.2007 - 10.2020
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University Of Phoenix
Bakersfield, CA07.2010
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, Ca06.2007
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Respiratory medical equipment setup and management
- Knowledgeable in Epic and Cerner operating systems
- Assessing and caring for patients in subacute
- and acute facilities
- Skilled in acquiring Abgs/Vbgs and interpretation of Abgs and Vbgs while managing patients on ventilators, bipaps and other respiratory machines such as high flow devices (Aervo)
- Worked Emergency Room
- Adhered to ARDS protocols with ICU patients
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP
Affiliations
I served in the United States Air Force for 12.5 years. I was honorably discharged.
References
- Supervisor during my years at Dignity Health, Mr. Jakob Atkinson, Director at Mercy Bakersfield, Ca 661 978 1154
- Supervisor at Adventist Health, Lodi, Ca, Ms. Hardy Respiratory Care Manager, 209 339 7821
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Kindred, San Francisco Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Silver Med Healthcare
05.2023 - 10.2023
Respiratory Care Practitioner
UCSF Medical Center Contract thru Medpro
07.2022 - 11.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Miami University Hospital Contract thru Medpro
05.2022 - 06.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Adventist Health System
02.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner
Dignity Health
08.2007 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University Of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
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