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Luz Valencia

Spanish Springs

Summary

Experienced Respiratory Therapist with a strong background in patient assessment and treatment. Bilingual in Spanish, facilitating communication with diverse patient populations. Focused on delivering high-quality respiratory care and contributing to team success in fast-paced healthcare environments.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

NICU RT

Sierra Medical Center
Reno
01.2023 - Current
  • Level 2 NICU
  • Skilled in independent intubation procedures
  • Conducted assessments and treatments for infants following NRP guidelines during all deliveries.
  • Experienced with application of respiratory devices like BCPAP and HFNC
  • Verified functionality of all emergency equipment each shift, ensuring readiness for use
  • Proficient with setup and administration of Curo Surf

RRT/NICU RRT

Renown Regional
Reno
01.2018 - 08.2023
  • Charge RT, ER, ICU and floor therapist.
  • Intubation set up, Vent management, ABG analysis, Bronchoscopies, ventilator transports, trach changes, trach care, nebulizer treatment, Respiratory Protocols, assess and reassess protocols based on grid criteria. As Charge RT, designate assignments based on points, ER assist, attend trauma reds, be a resource to the staff.
  • NICU therapist, skills with intubation neonatal and infants, administering Curosurf, managing oscillator, HFJV, Conventional Mechanical ventilation, CPT, iNO, small volume nebulizers.

RRT

Sharp Coronado Hospital
San Diego
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Company Overview: 181-bed acute care hospital with services including sub-acute and long-term care, rehabilitation therapies, and emergency services. Nationally recognized for patient-centered care.
  • Experiences in acute settings such as ER, ICU, Med Surg, Pre/Post Surgery. Sub-acute units include 60+ tracheostomy pt. Proficient in trach changes.
  • Billing patients charts accordingly.

CNA

Sharp Coronado Hospital
San Diego
01.2009 - 01.2018
  • Assist patients with trachs on blow by or ventilators.
  • Take vital signs, document and report results to nurse.

Education

Bachelors Degree -

SJVC
Visalia, CA
01.2023

Associate's Degree -

Concorde Career College
San Diego, CA
01.2013

Skills

  • Intubation procedures
  • Ventilator management
  • ABG analysis
  • Respiratory protocols
  • Emergency equipment verification
  • Patient assessment
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Equipment troubleshooting
  • Calm under pressure
  • Team collaboration

Certification

  • State of Nevada license for RCP
  • Current ACLS
  • BLS
  • PALS
  • NRP

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

NICU RT

Sierra Medical Center
01.2023 - Current

RRT/NICU RRT

Renown Regional
01.2018 - 08.2023

RRT

Sharp Coronado Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018

CNA

Sharp Coronado Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2018

Bachelors Degree -

SJVC

Associate's Degree -

Concorde Career College

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