MALIYA LERMA
Summary
Respiratory Therapy student with clinical experience in acute, critical, and long-term acute care settings. Through my clinical rotations, I have developed a strong foundation in respiratory care while recognizing the importance of patient advocacy, clear communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Committed to continued learning and providing safe, patient-centered care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
Orange, CA
07.2026 - 09.2026
- Developed hands-on critical care experience while caring for patients in the ICU and other acute-care units.
- Performed extubations and monitored respiratory status following airway removal.
- Assisted with intubations and provided bag-mask ventilation during airway management.
- Managed and monitored invasive and noninvasive ventilatory support using Drager V500, V60, and Servo-i.
- Participated in ICU rounds and communicated relevant respiratory findings with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Performed spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs) and ventilator weaning to assess readiness for extubation
Kindred Hospital
Santa Ana, CA
05.2026 - 07.2026
- Provided respiratory care to patients with chronic respiratory failure and complex cardiopulmonary conditions.
- Performed tracheostomy care, suctioning, and secretion-clearance interventions for patients with ongoing airway needs.
- Monitored long-term ventilator-dependent patients using Hamilton-C1.
- Evaluated ventilator function and patient response during routine ventilator checks.
- Supported patients requiring prolonged respiratory care throughout extended hospitalizations.
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center
San Pedro, CA
03.2026 - 05.2026
- Conducted respiratory assessments and obtained arterial blood gas samples to support evaluation of patient status.
- Participated in code responses and assisted in the care of patients experiencing acute respiratory distress or failure.
- Prepared airway equipment and supported respiratory therapists during intubation procedures.
- Set up and monitored invasive and noninvasive ventilatory support using Drager V500 and V60.
- Assisted with safe intrahospital transport using the ParaPAC transport ventilator.
Education
Associate of Occupational Science - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College
Anaheim, CA09-2026
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Ventilators: Dräger V500/V60, Hamilton-C1, Servo-i, ParaPAC (Transport)
- BiPAP / CPAP / HFNC
- ABG Collection & Interpretation
- Oxygen & Aerosol Therapy
- Emergency Airway Support
- Tracheostomy Care
- EMR/Charting: Epic, ProTouch
- Airway Management & Suctioning
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Providence St. Joseph Hospital
07.2026 - 09.2026
Kindred Hospital
05.2026 - 07.2026
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center
03.2026 - 05.2026
Associate of Occupational Science - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College