Mariana Magana
La Habra,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist with clinical training in a variety of healthcare settings. Gained experience in mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas analysis, endotracheal intubation, tracheostomy care, and ventilator weaning. Committed to providing safe, patient centered respiratory care while working collaboratively with the healthcare team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
Baldwin Park, CA
03.2025 - Current
- Provided breathing treatments and airway clearance techniques, including chest percussion, to enhance respiratory function.
- Monitored patients vital signs and oxygen levels to ensure optimal therapy effectiveness
- Assisted in the maintenance and troubleshooting of ventilators and other respiratory devices.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of endotracheal tubes.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, bedside percutaneous tracheostomy, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs.
- Performed arterial blood gas and adjusted ventilator settings based on blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Supported patients through the ventilator weaning process, including T-Bar weaning, by adjusting support based on each patients respiratory status and tolerance.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members for patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients medical history and treatment plans.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Dialmed Home Care
Whittier, CA
12.2024 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy and nebulization treatments.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases.
- Documented patient responses to treatments in electronic health records accurately and promptly.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College
Anaheim, CA10.2024
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Tracheostomy care
- Endotracheal intubation
- Bronchial hygiene
- Non-invasive ventilation
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- PALS
- Fire Safety
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
03.2025 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Dialmed Home Care
12.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College