Maria Pina
Glendale,AZ
Summary
Compassionate, and dedicated healthcare professional, possessing 2 years as an extern RT and 3 years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with strong skills in airway management and patient care techniques. Able to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments. Committed to patient advocacy and education. Known for effective communication and coaching skills, ready to leverage experience in airway and ventilator management to enhance patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
John C Lincoln Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
01.2021 - Current
- Assesse patients' needs, administer appropriate respiratory therapies and treatments tailored to individual medical conditions.
- Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and inhalation therapy to improve patients, breathing and lung function.
- Conduct diagnostic testing, including pulmonary function tests, to evaluate lung capacity and function.
- Perform bronchial hygiene techniques to reduce breathing and analyzing arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patients' lung function.
- Promote a positive workplace culture through active participation in department meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitor patients' progress and refine treatment plans to align with established clinical protocols.
- Provide comprehensive guidance to patients and families regarding respiratory health management strategies and equipment usage.
- Maintain accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Mentor new employees and students, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Manage ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders, continuous arterial blood gas analysis, and clinical guidelines.
- Provide emergency response assistance during cardiac arrest or respiratory distress as part of a rapid response team.
- Aid physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, tracheotomy procedures and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Consistently responding within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Healthcare
Maricopa Community Colleges, Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ08-2021
High School Diploma -
Socorro High School
Socorro, Texas05-1996
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory medication administration
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Ventilator management and appropriate oxygen therapy weaning
- Pulmonary function testing
- Strong clinical judgment and decision making
- Caring and professional bedside manner
- Coaching and mentoring
- Patient advocate
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Able to multitask
- People skills
- Active listener
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS - Basic Life Support Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
John C Lincoln Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Associate of Science - Healthcare
Maricopa Community Colleges, Gateway Community College
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Socorro High School