Maria Barron
Beaumont,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Respiratory Therapist with 5 years of experience in acute and critical care. Expertise in patient assessment, oxygen therapy, aerosol medication administration, airway management, and tracheostomy care. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance respiratory function and contribute to positive patient rehabilitation outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
Beaumont, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Have worked in various departments, ICU, CV ICU, Emergency room and floor.
- Monitored patient progress using advanced diagnostic equipment to adjust treatment plans as necessary.
- Administered aerosolized medications, oxygen therapy, bipap and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual's needs.
- Performed ventilator setup, troubleshooting, weaning according to physician orders and evidence based protocols.
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Beaumont, TX
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided respiratory care for critically ill Covid 9 patients.
- Managed and monitored patients requiring invasive and non invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory treatments, oxygen equipment, and disease management.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Lamar Institute of Technology
Beaumont, TX05-2019
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Care planning
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient education
- Bilingual/ Spanish (Conducted patient intake and accurately translated medical terminology, diagnoses, and treatment plans for Spanish-speaking patients)
- Strong clinical judgment
- Caring bedside manner
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Baptist Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Lamar Institute of Technology