Melissa Loredo
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Dynamic Advanced Practice RRT at Banner Estrella Medical Center, skilled in mechanical ventilation and patient assessment. Proven ability to develop effective care plans and lead respiratory teams. Adept at utilizing point-of-care ultrasound and mentoring junior staff, ensuring high-quality respiratory care in critical settings. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through innovative therapies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice RRT
Banner Estrella Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
09.2009 - Current
- Work as part of a physician-led team, providing advanced respiratory care in various settings, including acute care, critical care, and outpatient settings.
- Effectively develop and implement care plans, and modify treatment based on patient responses.
- Management of mechanical ventilation, and assistance with intubations and bronchoscopies.
- Assist the Vascular Access Team and physicians with central line insertions.
- Independently perform both inpatient and outpatient testing of pulmonary function and electroencephalograms.
- Conduct thorough assessments of patients' respiratory status, including physical examinations, reviewing medical history, and interpreting diagnostic tests.
- Administer and monitor all modes of respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and airway management techniques.
- Effectively utilize point-of-care ultrasound for assessment and guidance.
- Supervise and mentor junior respiratory therapists, providing guidance and support, as well as best practices.
- Effectively lead the respiratory team in the role of Charge during the absences of the Respiratory Supervisor.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Apollo College
Phoenix, AZ08-2009
Psychology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-1996
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Point-of-care ultrasound
- Airway management
- Respiratory therapies
- Line assistance and maintenance
- Pulmonary Function Testing
Timeline
Advanced Practice RRT
Banner Estrella Medical Center
09.2009 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Apollo College
Psychology
Arizona State University
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