MARIA HURTADO TOVAR
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience managing mechanically ventilated and critically ill patients. Proficient in ventilator management and weaning, airway and tracheostomy care, oxygen therapy, and ABG analysis. Known for strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and patient-centered care. Bilingual in English and Spanish, allowing effective communication with diverse patient populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Flamingo
Las Vegas, NV
09.2025 - Current
- Managed ventilators, artificial airways, tracheostomies, oxygen therapy, and aerosol treatments to provide effective respiratory support
- Assisted with ventilator weaning and monitored patient response to therapy to support safe transitions to spontaneous breathing
- Performed patient assessments, monitored respiratory status, and communicated changes to the interdisciplinary team
- Responded to medical emergencies in a fast-paced critical care environment
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Delivered respiratory care to chronically critically ill patients in an LTACH setting
Registered Respiratory Therapist
CardiaCare Rehab & Wellness
Las Vegas, NV
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients during cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation exercises while monitoring vital signs, pulse oximetry, and 3-lead ECG telemetry
- Educated patients on breathing techniques, incentive spirometry, airway clearance, and cardiopulmonary wellness
- Administered chest physiotherapy (CPT), including high-frequency chest wall oscillation (vest) therapy and Biphasic Cuirass Ventilation (BCV), to support airway clearance and lung expansion
- Monitored patient tolerance and response to therapy, reporting abnormal findings to the healthcare team
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary staff to support individualized rehabilitation goals and improve patient outcomes
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and ensured a safe patient care environment
Student Clinical Experience
Various Clinical sites
Las Vegas, NV
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Completed clinical rotations in ICU, ER, Med-Surg, Pediatrics, NICU and LTAC settings.
- Provided care during emergency and critical situations
- Performed patient assessment and administered respiratory treatments
- Assisted with Ventilator management and airway
Receptionist
Vegas Gastroenterologist (Vishal Gandotra)
Las Vegas
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided excellent customer service to patients in a medical office setting
- Scheduled appointments and managed patient flow to maintain efficiency
- Verified medical insurance and processed copays and procedure payments
Education
Cardiorespiratory Sciences BAS -
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05.2024
Associates of Arts - Criminal Justice
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV08.2015
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Patient assessment
- Team Collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient education and bedside communication
- Critical thinking
- Compassionate care
- Clinical Protocols
Certification
- NV Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License, 06/01/27
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, 04/01/26
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, 09/01/27
- Nevada Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) License
- AARC member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Flamingo
09.2025 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
CardiaCare Rehab & Wellness
05.2024 - Current
Student Clinical Experience
Various Clinical sites
10.2022 - 05.2024
Receptionist
Vegas Gastroenterologist (Vishal Gandotra)
06.2021 - 08.2022
Cardiorespiratory Sciences BAS -
College of Southern Nevada
Associates of Arts - Criminal Justice
College of Southern Nevada