Maribel Thiel
North Las Vegas
Summary
Committed and compassionate Respiratory Therapist with experience in both pediatric and adult care settings. Skilled in conducting respiratory assessments, managing ventilators, and providing emergency respiratory care efficiently. Strengths include strong analytical abilities to evaluate patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and adapt interventions based on patient responses. Contributed to improving patient outcomes through diligent application of advanced respiratory techniques and collaborative healthcare team engagement.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RRT
Silver State Pediatrics
Las Vegas
05.2025 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all applicable state laws regarding respiratory therapy practice.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop detailed care plans that met the needs of each patient's condition while adhering to organizational protocol.
- Performed physical assessments prior to initiating any type of treatment plan or procedure.
- Contributed ideas for process improvements within the department.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders and departmental policies and procedures.
- Provided respiratory therapy treatments such as aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, mechanical ventilation support, oxygen therapy, and other therapeutic modalities.
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient progress during treatment sessions.
- Operated a variety of machines used in respiratory care such as ventilators or portable oxygen systems.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided according to hospital standards.
CPFT
Cystic Fibrosis Center of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas
10.2014 - Current
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Maintained patient records, including test results and physician orders.
- Monitored patient progress throughout testing sessions using standard assessment criteria.
- Participated in research projects related to respiratory physiology or disease management strategies.
- Attended regular meetings with clinical staff members to discuss best practices related to pulmonary function testing.
- Educated patients on the proper use of inhalers, nebulizers and other medical devices.
- Organized supplies and maintained cleanliness of laboratory areas according to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop treatment plans for patients with pulmonary disorders.
- Demonstrated a high level of professionalism when interacting with patients, families and other healthcare providers.
- Recognized changes in vital signs that could affect outcome measures during testing sessions.
- Instructed students on the principles and techniques associated with pulmonary function testing.
- Provided guidance on the selection of appropriate diagnostic tests based upon individual patient needs.
- Performed pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, lung volume measurements and diffusion capacity on patients of all ages.
RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, CPFT
UMC Childrens and Trauma Center
Las Vegas
07.2006 - Current
- Performed physical assessments prior to initiating any type of treatment plan or procedure.
- Educated patients on proper use of inhalers, peak flow meters, nebulizers and other home medical equipment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services provided according to hospital standards.
- Documented all treatments performed in accordance with professional standards and regulatory requirements.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders and departmental policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop detailed care plans that met the needs of each patient's condition while adhering to organizational protocol.
- Contributed ideas for process improvements within the department.
- Performed quality assurance checks on ventilators and other respiratory equipment to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Performed specialized pulmonary function tests utilizing various instruments.
- Instructed patients on how to perform breathing exercises at home for long-term health improvement.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices through continuing education courses.
- Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient progress during treatment sessions.
- Assisted with intubations when necessary during emergency situations.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable state laws regarding respiratory therapy practice.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - CardioRespiratory Sciences
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory
Pima Medical Institute
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Patient assessment
- Mechanical ventilation
- Pulmonary function testing
- Medication administration
- Process improvement
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Bi-level positive airway pressure
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
- Aerosol medication delivery
- Infection control practices
- Bronchial hygiene therapy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Respiratory therapy techniques
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Invasive mechanical ventilation
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Neonatal resuscitation program
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Airway management expertise
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Treatment plan development
- Patient care
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Patient needs assessment
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Patient advocacy
Affiliations
- Traveling
- hiking
- camping
- eating
Accomplishments
- Patient care recognition from PICU staff nurse
- State government recognition for Hospital PICU care
Certification
- RRT
- NPS
- ACCS
- CPFT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RRT
Silver State Pediatrics
05.2025 - Current
CPFT
Cystic Fibrosis Center of Southern Nevada
10.2014 - Current
RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, CPFT
UMC Childrens and Trauma Center
07.2006 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - CardioRespiratory Sciences
College of Southern Nevada
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory
Pima Medical Institute
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