Maria Matty
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 20 years of experience providing inpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Foothills Rehab
Tucson, AZ
07.2014 - Current
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
Tucson, Arizona
04.2005 - 12.2016
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Trach and ventilator weaning.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, Arizona07-2007
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Foothills Rehab
07.2014 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
04.2005 - 12.2016
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Pima Medical Institute