Mario Chivichon
Victorville
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 4 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Devoted to giving every patient and their family a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RCP II
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
- Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators and handle associated critical care duties.
- Conduct therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Evaluate patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and make medical decisions based on assessments.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Monitor patient’s vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Set up and operate mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Inspect and clean respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Familiar with PB840, AVEA, P9800, Trilogy ventilators
- E.R. and ICU trained.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
RCP I
Hi-Desert Regional
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators and handle associated critical care duties in Emergency Room and ICU.
- Conduct therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
RCP I
Redlands Community Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Evaluate patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and make medical decisions based on assessments.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Monitor patient’s vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Set up and operate mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
RCP I
Gladstone Post Acute and Rehab
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
- Provided close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Maintained charts containing patients’ pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
RCP I
Terracina Post Acute
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory care.
- Transcribed physicians’ notes and maintained patient charts with treatment data.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hospital Administration
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA05.2024
Associate of Science - HVAC Installation And Repair
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario, CA05.2018
Skills
- Patient Care
- Time Management
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Basic Life Support
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- NRP Certification
- PALS Certification
- Oral Hygiene
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Calm Under Stress
- Patient Care Quality
- Willingness to Learn
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Emergency Response
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Qualified to perform EEG testing
- Qualified to perform PFT
- Qualified to perform Stress Testing
- Currently training in NICU
Languages
English: Full Professional
Spanish: Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Promoted from RCP I to RCP II, in less than 6-months of hire at current facility.
- One of the main therapists relied upon to conduct EEG, PFT and Stress testing.
- Awarded preceptor of the year by American Career College (2021-2022)
- NAVY veteran
- Baseball coach for 17 years, currently at University Preparatory (Victorville, CA) as Varsity coach.
- Proud father of two boys and two dogs.
Timeline
RCP I
Hi-Desert Regional
01.2024 - 04.2024
RCP I
Redlands Community Hospital
10.2023 - 04.2024
RCP II
Victor Valley Global Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
RCP I
Gladstone Post Acute and Rehab
03.2021 - 05.2022
RCP I
Terracina Post Acute
03.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Hospital Administration
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Science - HVAC Installation And Repair
San Joaquin Valley College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
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