Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with 8 years in high-acuity ICU, Trauma, and NICU environments. Expertise in advanced airway management, mechanical ventilation, and emergency response for hemodynamically unstable patients. Strong knowledge of cardiopulmonary physiology and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary critical care teams. Seeking acceptance into the RCIS program at St. Phillip.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HCA Corpus Christi Medical Center
Corpus Christi
01.2018 - Current
Delivered comprehensive respiratory care for critically ill adult, trauma, and neonatal patients, enhancing patient outcomes
Managed invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation systems
Perform and Assist in emergent and planned intubations, including troubleshooting and stabilizing airways
Participate in Code Blue, rapid response, and trauma resuscitation teams
Collect and monitor arterial blood gases and make ventilator adjustments.
Collaborated closely with intensivists, neonatologists, hospitalists, nurses, and procedural teams to optimize respiratory care and patient management
Precept new respiratory staff
Assisted with bronchoscopy and tracheostomy, supporting procedural efficiency and patient safety
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX
08.2017
Skills
Mechanical ventilation
Arterial blood gas analysis
Emergency airway management
Patient assessment
Respiratory care protocols
Clinical documentation
Calm and decisive in emergent situations
Strong understanding of the cardiopulmonary physiology
Expert in managing unstable and post arrest patients
Comfortable in procedural and high-intensity environments