Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
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MARIA RIOS BERUMEN

San Bernardino,CA

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience in post-acute care and extensive hospital clinical rotations in adult, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care units. Skilled in ventilator management, airway clearance, arterial blood gas analysis, and emergency interventions. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based care and collaborative teamwork in high-acuity settings.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Creekside Post Acute
04.2025 - Current
  • Manage ventilators and provide airway support for tracheostomy patients, ensuring proper settings and monitoring patient response.
  • Perform tracheostomy care, suctioning, airway lavage, and monthly trach changes while adhering to infection control standards.
  • Respond to respiratory and cardiac arrest situations by assisting with airway management and resuscitative support.
  • Collaborate with physicians on ventilator weaning trials, monitoring patient tolerance and progress.

Clinical Medical Assistant

Kolli Medical Family Practice
09.2023 - 04.2025
  • Collected patient medical histories, documented chief complaints, and obtained vital signs.
  • Performed diagnostic testing including EKGs, urinalysis, and specimen collection.
  • Administered injections, managed medication refills, and assisted with provider procedures.
  • Educated patients on treatment plans and ensured accurate documentation.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Platt College
Ontario, CA
01.2025

Skills

  • Knowledge of oxygen delivery, high-flow oxygen therapy, specialty medical gases, therapeutic medication & aerosol therapy
  • Bronchial hygiene therapy, airway clearance devices, chest physiotherapy, IPV, PP&D
  • Intubation and Extubation
  • Knowledge of mechanical ventilation principles, ventilator operation, and ventilator management
  • Proficient in V60, Servo-I/U, PB 840 & 980, AVEA, and transport ventilators
  • Experience with HFOV
  • Arterial blood gas sampling & Interpretation
  • Passionate and highly involved with professional organizations

Certification

  • RCP License # 48612 Respiratory Care Board of California
  • BLS 01/2026
  • ACLS 05/2026
  • PALS 09/2026
  • NRP 09/2026

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Creekside Post Acute
04.2025 - Current

Clinical Medical Assistant

Kolli Medical Family Practice
09.2023 - 04.2025

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Platt College

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

  • West LA Veterans Hospital- Los Angeles, CA MED/SURG ICU & SPECIALITY CARE
  • Delivered oxygen therapy and respiratory medications; evaluated patient response and adjusted treatment per physician orders
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques, including percussion and suctioning, to enhance airway clearance.
  • Managed invasive and non-invasive ventilators, troubleshooting alarms and ensuring appropriate support for critically ill patients.
  • Loma Linda Children’s Hospital- Loma Linda, CA ( PICU/ NICU)
  • Administered bronchodilators therapies and performed pulmonary hygiene techniques to improve ventilation and secretion clearance
  • Calibrated and monitored TCOM for accurate non-invasive patient assessment
  • Set up and adjusted advanced ventilatory support including HFOV, INO MAX, and IPV therapy
  • Supported neonatal code and delivery room emergencies, including C-section deliveries and Code White responses.
  • Performed capillary blood gas sampling and collaborated on therapy adjustments based on results.
  • Managed neonates requiring ventilator support and bubble CPAP, ensuring airway stability and effective gas exchange.

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