Mauricio E Gonzalez
Miami,FL
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist experienced with inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing diverse conditions that include COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure, ARDS and Covid 19. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about the use and operation of respiratory equipment. I am eager to contribute through effective and empathetic patient care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Jackson West Medical Center
Doral, FL
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Managed daily operations of the respiratory therapy team including scheduling shifts and assigning tasks.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments to ensure safety protocols were followed correctly.
- Ensured all necessary equipment was available for use by the respiratory therapy team members.
- Maintained accurate medical records of patients receiving respiration treatments according to HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Addressed complaints or issues raised by patients or their families regarding respiratory services provided by the team.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jackson South Medical Center
Miami, FL
09.2015 - 07.2021
- Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital Miami Lakes
Miami, FL
11.2016 - 11.2019
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Provided education related to prevention strategies for reducing the risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Mertekcorp
Miami, FL
02.2001 - 11.2018
- Captured and developed images following physicians' orders allowing proper diagnosis and treatment.
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Maintained state and federal compliance, facilitated state inspections and spearheaded quality assurance programs to meet state regulation requirements.
- Maintained inventory and supply levels for contrast materials, film, catheters and other medical items, checking inventory stock and reordering items running low.
- Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
- Prepared, administered and measured radioactive isotopes to produce diagnostic scans and images to diagnose and treat diseases.
- Reduced exposure to radiation using beam-restrictive devices and patient shielding techniques.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University of Miami Hospital
Miami, FL
03.2010 - 08.2015
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
- Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Handled all delegated tasks, including ventilator management and abg.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jackson South Community Hospital
Miami, FL
06.1996 - 01.2001
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.
- Adhered to all standards of excellence established for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiopulmonary Sciences
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY08.1992
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, NY08.1994
Skills
- Outpatient care
- Care plan management
- Patient and caregiver education
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Medication administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Multitasking
- Leadership
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Work ethic
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist Team Lead
Jackson West Medical Center
07.2021 - 03.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital Miami Lakes
11.2016 - 11.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jackson South Medical Center
09.2015 - 07.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University of Miami Hospital
03.2010 - 08.2015
Chief Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Mertekcorp
02.2001 - 11.2018
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Jackson South Community Hospital
06.1996 - 01.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Cardiopulmonary Sciences
Molloy College
Associate of Applied Science - Nuclear Medicine Technology
Molloy College
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