Marlene Godinez
El Paso,TX
Summary
Successful Respiratory Care Practitioner with a focus on caring for patients with respiratory health conditions. Highly adept in creating treatment plans specifically for each patient, evaluating patient progress and following medical treatment protocols to promote quality care. Talented in reviewing patient monitoring systems and respiratory health tests to determine the effectiveness of treatments. Seeking to to continue my skills in the healthcare field and earn my bachelors majoring in psychology and minoring in sociology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Angels of Care Pediatrics
El Paso, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Ensured comprehensive patient care through collaboration with medical staff.
- Performed regular follow up visits with patients in their homes for monitoring purposes.
- Educated nursing personnel on the operation of home ventilators and tracheostomies.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
El Paso, TX
02.2024 - Current
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
University Medical Center
El Paso, TX
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Patient Service Representative
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
El Paso, TX
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Assist with inbound calls and provide great customer service to all Veterans who need help with their appointments, prescriptions, and referrals from their VA
- Assist veterans with finding local Urgent Cares, Hospitals and Pharmacies
- Conduct outbound calls to providers near Veterans home area to schedule appointments in a timely manner
- Worked closely along with the VAMC’s to assist them with processing Veteran referrals sent to TriWest for scheduling.
Medical Assistant
Centro De Salud Familiar
San Elizario, TX
09.2016 - 01.2019
- Perform Vital signs to all patients to include pediatrics, EKG/s, and injections
- Assist the provider with minor procedures, PAP Smears, Staple removals, small incisions and prepared all the necessary equipment the providers were going to use
- Made sure the patient’s room were ready and stocked
- Knowledge of EMR, scheduled patients for follow up appointments, scheduled diagnostic exams, call insurances for prior authorizations and referrals needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX12-2028
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Therapy -
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX12.2022
Diploma in Medical Assistant -
Kaplan College El Paso
El Paso, TX12.2012
High School Diploma -
San Elizario High School
San Elizario, TX10.2010
Certification
- Respiratory Care Practitioner License (RCP)
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Certified Respiratory Therapist
Angels of Care Pediatrics
08.2024 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Certified Respiratory Therapist
University Medical Center
10.2022 - 08.2024
Patient Service Representative
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
01.2019 - 08.2021
Medical Assistant
Centro De Salud Familiar
09.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Texas At El Paso
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Respiratory Therapy -
El Paso Community College
Diploma in Medical Assistant -
Kaplan College El Paso
High School Diploma -
San Elizario High School
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