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Melissa Vargas

Chino Hills,CA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Professional healthcare provider with comprehensive experience in respiratory care. Demonstrates strong ability to work collaboratively within medical teams, ensuring effective patient care and positive outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic treatments. Adaptable and reliable in responding to evolving healthcare needs and challenges.

Experienced with respiratory therapy procedures and patient care. Utilizes ventilator management and therapeutic interventions to enhance patient outcomes. Track record of effective collaboration with healthcare teams and patient education.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Centinela Hospital Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
  • 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.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
  • Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
  • Administered medication and ventilatory support.
  • Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.

Respiratory Therapist

California Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - 03.2025
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.

Respiratory Therapist Intern

Norwalk Community Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2022

Respiratory Therapist Intern

Barlow PIH
08.2022 - 09.2022

Respiratory Therapist Intern

Whittier Hospital Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2022

Respiratory Therapist Intern

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center
03.2022 - 04.2022

Medical Assistant

Whittier Family Medical Center
04.2007 - 08.2020
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
  • Administered injections, medications and treatments as directed by the physician.

Education

Respiratory Therapy

Platt College
Alhambra, CA
11.2022

Medical Assistant certification -

Everest College - City of Industry
La Puente, CA
09.2006

Skills

  • Equipment Cleaning
  • Ventilator Setup
  • Caring Bedside Manner
  • Treatment Administration
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Patient Transport
  • Team Collaboration
  • Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Infection Control
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Respiratory equipment setup

Certification

  • CRT: 04/26/2023 - 11/30/2028
  • RRT: 11/21/2023 - 11/30/2028
  • CA Licensed
  • NRP: 08/26/2024- 08/31/26
  • PALS: 08/13/2024 - 08/2026
  • ACLS: 05/21/2024- 05/2026

References

References available upon request.

Education and Training

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Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Centinela Hospital Medical Center
03.2025 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

California Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - 03.2025

Respiratory Therapist Intern

Norwalk Community Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2022

Respiratory Therapist Intern

Barlow PIH
08.2022 - 09.2022

Respiratory Therapist Intern

Whittier Hospital Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2022

Respiratory Therapist Intern

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center
03.2022 - 04.2022

Medical Assistant

Whittier Family Medical Center
04.2007 - 08.2020

Medical Assistant certification -

Everest College - City of Industry

Respiratory Therapy

Platt College

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