Mason Shaw
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Respiratory Care Practitioner with over 11 years of experience in providing exceptional respiratory care. Expertise in patient education, equipment calibration, and ventilator management, committed to improving patient outcomes through effective collaboration and critical thinking.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Dignity Health
Woodland, CA
04.2014 - Current
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans as needed for optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment usage.
- Conducted diagnostic tests to assess lung function and respiratory status.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with protocols.
- Trained new staff on best practices for respiratory care procedures and equipment use.
- Ensured proper maintenance and calibration of respiratory care equipment regularly.
- Assessed and monitored patient's response to treatments, including vital signs.
- Administered aerosolized medications via various delivery systems including metered dose inhalers nebulizers, dry powder inhalers, as prescribed by physicians.
- Participated in continuing education programs relevant to Respiratory Care Practitioner field.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Elk Grove, CA
12.2010 - 04.2014
- Provided excellent customer service in fast-paced food environment.
- Assisted team members during peak hours to enhance efficiency.
- Handled cash transactions and processed customer orders accurately.
- Restocked inventory and organized supplies for optimal workflow.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Rancho Cordova, CA08-2013
Cosumnes River College
Sacramento, CASkills
- Caring bedside manner
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Equipment calibration
- Mechanical ventilation
- Ventilator management
- Blood gas analysis
- Team collaboration
- Tracheostomy care
- Emergency response
- Pulmonary function testing
- Pediatric care
- Neonatal care
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- CRT
- RRT
Accomplishments
- First and only Respiratory Care Practitioner of Woodland Healthcare to ever receive the Employee of the Month award
- Good Catch Award
Affiliations
- Archery
- Painting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Dignity Health
04.2014 - Current
Crew Member
McDonald's
12.2010 - 04.2014
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
San Joaquin Valley College
Cosumnes River College