Maria Pekrol
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and blood gas analysis, with hands-on experience supporting pediatric patients in critical care settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Coral Springs, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Provided nebulized treatments and inhaled medications to neonatal and pediatric patients.
- Assisted with pediatric respiratory assessments for children at bedside in children’s hospital.
- Supported ventilator setup and airway care in critical care units.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Documented therapies, assessments, and patient responses in medical records.
- Collaborated with nurses and physicians on respiratory care plans.
- Monitored patient progress to assess treatment effectiveness and implemented necessary adjustments to optimize care.
- Educated families on proper inhaler use, breathing treatments, and home care strategies to enhance patient outcomes.
- Provided emergency care including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Collected arterial blood gases and tracked oxygen saturation levels.
- Trained new hires on department policies and safety procedures, ensuring adherence to best practices in respiratory therapy.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL04-2024
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Ventilator management
- Airway management
- Critical care support
- Blood gas analysis
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Epic documentation
- Patient care documentation
- Patient education
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Broward College