Lisa Rego
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with expertise in emergency care and patient education. Proven ability to manage ventilators and deliver effective respiratory therapies to diverse populations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital Miramar
memorial, FL
04.2025 - Current
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored and assessed patients' vital signs and respiratory status regularly.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment options.
- Operated and maintained ventilators and other respiratory equipment effectively.
- Provided emergency care for patients experiencing respiratory distress or failure.
- Provided emergency care, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Respiratory Therapist
Palmetto General Hospital
Hialeah, Florida
12.2000 - Current
- Operated and maintained ventilators and other respiratory equipment effectively.
- Provided emergency care for patients experiencing respiratory distress or failure.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
Westside Regional Medical Center
Plantation, Florida
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Monitored and assessed patients' vital signs and respiratory status regularly.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment options.
- Operated and maintained ventilators and other respiratory equipment effectively.
- Provided emergency care for patients experiencing respiratory distress or failure.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Respiratory Therapist
Parkway Regional Medical Center
North Miami Beach, Florida
04.2017 - 06.2020
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored and assessed patients' vital signs and respiratory status regularly.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment options.
- Operated and maintained ventilators and other respiratory equipment effectively.
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
Hollywood, Florida
09.2002 - 10.2003
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies to diverse patient populations.
- Monitored and assessed patients' vital signs and respiratory status regularly.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment options.
- Operated and maintained ventilators and other respiratory equipment effectively.
Respiratory Therapist
home care medical center
Sunrise, Florida
05.1996 - 07.2000
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and treatment options.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
Education
High School Diploma -
ATI Career Training Center-albuquerque,NM 06/1998
Miami, FL08-1986
Skills
- Respiratory therapy
- Ventilator management
- Patient assessment
- Emergency care
- Respiratory education
- Patient care
- drawing and running abg, interpretation
- critical care weaning for open heart and neuro patiients
- working with pediatrics on high flow and aerogen treatments
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- acls, bls, pals
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital Miramar
04.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Westside Regional Medical Center
02.2023 - 02.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Parkway Regional Medical Center
04.2017 - 06.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
09.2002 - 10.2003
Respiratory Therapist
Palmetto General Hospital
12.2000 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
home care medical center
05.1996 - 07.2000
High School Diploma -
ATI Career Training Center-albuquerque,NM 06/1998