Mathew Hernandez
Respiratory Therapy
West Covina,CA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapy intern committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. I rotated at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center for unpaid clinical internships which were on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 7am-7:30 pm. I used various different types of equipment from nasotracheal suctioning, the Vapotherm high flow nasal cannula, the Respironics v60 ventilator to the Puritan Bennett 980 ventilator. I also used the LTV 1000 ventilator for transporting patients as well. I help treat a wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally. Enthusiastic respiratory therapy intern eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of ventilators, treatments, and eager to learn more and get trained in various different areas of respiratory care. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in a team environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Intern
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
City of Los Angeles, CA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated breathing issues.
- Maintained patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Treated patients after conducting assessments and laboratory testing.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Assessed response to planned care through monitoring and recording patient condition.
- Analyzed and ran tests and conveyed results to other staff.
- Provided emergency care to patients.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA 08.2019 - Current
Skills
Tracheostomy Care
Spirometer reading
Diagnostic tools
Strong clinical judgment
Patient and family advocacy
Physical assessments
Professional bedside manner
Ear, nose and throat care
Dosage calculation
Attention to Detail
Active Listening
Decision Making
Teamwork and Collaboration
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving
Ventilator Management
Accomplishments
I am currently part of my church youth group and I am the vice president of my church youth group. I also am part of the music at my church and Im in charge of writing songs and playing music with our worship groups.
- Achieved BLS, ACLS, NRP, and PALS and am a current active provider of each
Interests/Hobbies
I play the piano, guitar and saxophone whenever I can and whenever I have downtime. I am a piano accompanist with my church and have been for the past 6 years.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Intern
UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center
07.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
East Los Angeles College
08.2019 - Current