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Louisa Villarreal

Houston,TX

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Care Practitioner, committed to helping improve breathing of a wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and works well with full medical team.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Texas Children's Hospital, TMC
12.2022 - Current
  • Work with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Coordinate with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Document therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Evaluate patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Provide designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
  • Provide emergency care to patients.
  • Maintains patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
  • Quickly learning new skills and applying them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Maintain energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
  • Emergency medical care
  • Patient instruction
  • Analytical thinking
  • Creative thinking
  • Complete blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and other assessments to determine patients' needs
  • Used inhaled medications, proactive therapies and passive approaches to carry out treatments prescribed by physicians
  • Respond calmly in rapidly-changing situations to stabilize patients and restore optimal respiratory function
  • Assist in intubating patients and managing artificial airways to support complex cases in need of advanced ventilation assistance
  • Deliver oxygen therapy, Nitrogen oxygen therapy and CPAP therapy to help patients meet treatment goals
  • Instruct patients on the correct use of respiratory care devices and procedures for continued at-home care
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and specialists to give each patient the best possible care
  • Maintain well-functioning, clean and safe equipment to protect the patients from unnecessary risks
  • Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilators and therapeutic gas administration devices to support the individual needs of each patient of all ages.
  • Delivered new hire transition orientation.
  • Fostered excellence by example and being a hands-on team lead to clinical staff.
  • Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to adhere to competencies.

RESPIRATORY THERAPY STUDENT

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Maintained well-functioning, clean and safe equipment to protect the patients from unnecessary risks
  • Initiated oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness
  • Helped patients feel comfortable and increased their cooperation with clear treatment explanations
  • Administered breathing treatments and utilized specialty gases to treat patients with various lung diseases such as bronchitis, pneumothorax and pulmonary edema
  • Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care
  • Maintained good working relationships with co-workers and management
  • Followed established guidelines and procedures
  • Supported patients with emergency issues by providing them skilled assistance with artificial respiration and external cardiac massage.

FRONT DESK SPECIALIST

Woman's Ob/Gyn Specialists, Dr. Maccato & Dr. Pin
07.2011 - 05.2013
  • Collected, entered payments, billed, and coded data into the system, maintaining complete confidentiality and accuracy
  • Greeted incoming patients, completed registration procedures, and checked each into the system
  • Performed clerical tasks such as copying, faxing, and calling patients outside the office Handed out forms to complete or update and put the newest information into the computer database
  • Facilitated communication through effective management of incoming correspondences, including phone calls, emails, and letters
  • Supported office needs including taking messages, scanning documents, and routine business correspondence
  • Pulled patient records and transferred information to appropriate parties
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs

Education

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - RESPIRATORY

Lone Star College System
05.2019 - 05.2021

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

North Shore Senior High School

Skills

  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Respiratory Medical Equipment
  • Acute Illness
  • Mechanical Ventilators
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
  • Technique Instruction
  • Time Management
  • Bronchopulmonary Drainage
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Professional Bedside Manner
  • Nitric Oxide Handling
  • Tracheotomy Equipment
  • Critical Care Unit (CCU)

Affiliations

  • National Board of Respiratory Care
  • American Association of Respiratory Care

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • RCP- Respiratory Care Practitioner
  • ACLS- American Cardiovascular Life Support
  • NRP- Neonatal Resuscitations Program
  • BLS- Basic Life Support
  • PALS- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Mechanical Ventilation for COVID-19 certification, Harvard Medical School

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

My life is my message.
Mohandas Gandhi

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Texas Children's Hospital, TMC
12.2022 - Current

RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
10.2021 - Current

RESPIRATORY THERAPY STUDENT

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
04.2021 - 10.2021

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - RESPIRATORY

Lone Star College System
05.2019 - 05.2021

FRONT DESK SPECIALIST

Woman's Ob/Gyn Specialists, Dr. Maccato & Dr. Pin
07.2011 - 05.2013

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined

North Shore Senior High School

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