Lyz Milian
Homestead,FL
Summary
Accomplished Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at South Miami Hospital, excelling in airway management and patient care documentation. Demonstrated ability to improve patient outcomes through effective collaboration and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in emergency care and adept at educating patients and families, ensuring adherence to treatment plans. Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments. Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 2 years of experience in hospital healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes. Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
South Miami Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Florida National University
Hialeah, FLSkills
- Airway Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Medication Administration
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Physical assessments
- Treatment Administration
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Neonatal intensive care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
South Miami Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Florida National University
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