Respiratory Care Practitioner with over fifteen years of experience caring for pediatric,neonatal and adult population. Able to work to work in a fast paced environment ,knowledgeable and skilled with ventilator management.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Texas Children's
Houston, TX
07.2018 - Current
Enhanced expertise as a charge therapist
Responsible for all aspects of respiratory care with pediatric patients.
Delivered high-quality critical care services in both EC and PICU.
Provided airway clearance techniques including Cough Assist, Vest, IPV, and suctioning
Asthma protocols and education.
Proficient in ventilation management with expertise in both invasive and non-invasive methods.
Interacted with patients, family members, and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital
Houston, TX
09.2014 - 08.2019
Attend high-risk deliveries.
Assisted in intubation procedures.
Managed ventilator systems efficiently.
Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Respiratory Therapist
West Houston Hospital
Houston, TX
12.2011 - 10.2015
Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Respiratory Therapist
Healthbridge Children's Hospitals
Houston, TX
06.2007 - 11.2014
Managed and improved tracheotomy procedures.
Preceptor
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.