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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Leadership Highlights
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Mia Lujan

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Healthcare Leader & Respiratory Care Practitioner with 20+ years of experience in acute care, critical care, and hospital operations. Recognized for advancing patient safety, leading department initiatives, and mentoring high-performing teams. Experienced in program development, policy implementation, and cross-functional collaboration. Dedicated to driving operational efficiency and enhancing patient outcomes through strategic leadership, staff coaching, and continuous quality improvement.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RT III

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
10.2008 - Current
  • Serve as Chair of RT UBC Council, leading initiatives to improve practice standards and staff engagement.
  • Partner with hospital leadership as a Safety Champion, driving quality and compliance efforts.
  • Oversee SBT tracking and auditing, ensuring data accuracy and protocol adherence.
  • Manage charge corrections and departmental billing accuracy, improving efficiency and compliance.
  • Staffing knowledge, procedure count daily and staffing for the current and next shift
  • Mentor and train staff as a Preceptor and Lead RT, fostering professional development and clinical excellence.
  • Collaborate with physicians and managers to implement policies that improve patient outcomes and streamline respiratory services.

RT III

Rady Children's Hospital
08.2005 - 07.2009
  • Provided advanced respiratory care in a high-volume pediatric hospital setting. Specialized in NICU/PICU and supported neonatal cardiac care. Mentored new staff and assisted in writing and updating policies.

Travel Respiratory Therapist

American Mobile
02.2004 - 08.2005
  • Delivered respiratory care services across diverse healthcare facilities, adapting quickly to new environments, equipment, and protocols while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Kern Medical Center
10.2000 - 01.2004
  • Worked across NICU, ICU, Trauma, and Med-Surg units. Gained extensive experience in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and patient transport. Developed strong clinical judgment and team collaboration skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration

University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ
01-2026

Associate of Science - Respiratory

San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA
06-2000

Skills

  • Leadership & Management
  • Department operations oversight
  • Policy writing & compliance
  • Staff coaching, mentoring, and training
  • Committee leadership & strategic planning
  • Process improvement & auditing
  • Clinical Expertise
  • Critical & acute care (NICU, PICU, ICU, ER, Trauma, Neuro ICU, BICU, L&D;)
  • Neonatal cardiac care & transport
  • Ventilator & airway management (HFOV, VDR, ECMO setup support, etc)
  • ABG analysis & interpretation
  • Collaboration & Communication
  • Multidisciplinary team leadership
  • Physician & administrator partnership
  • Patient & family advocacy
  • Positive behavior modeling

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • S.T.A.B.L.E.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) / Neonatal-Pediatric Specialist (NPS)
  • Member of AARC

Timeline

RT III

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
10.2008 - Current

RT III

Rady Children's Hospital
08.2005 - 07.2009

Travel Respiratory Therapist

American Mobile
02.2004 - 08.2005

Respiratory Care Practitioner

Kern Medical Center
10.2000 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Healthcare Administration

University of Arizona Global Campus

Associate of Science - Respiratory

San Joaquin Valley College

Leadership Highlights

  • Chair, RT UBC Council – Lead departmental council, set agendas, and facilitate initiatives to strengthen respiratory therapy practice.
  • Partner in Safety – Collaborate with leadership and staff to identify risks, develop corrective actions, and champion a culture of safety.
  • SBT Tracking & Auditing – Implement and monitor spontaneous breathing trial compliance, ensuring accuracy and improving extubation readiness processes.
  • Charge Corrections & Department Oversight – Review and correct departmental charge processes to ensure accurate billing, compliance, and operational efficiency.
  • Preceptor & Staff Mentor – Train, coach, and evaluate new staff and students, shaping a strong and cohesive RT team.

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