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
Bakersfield, CA
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
San Diego, CA
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
California
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
Bakersfield, CA
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, AZ01-2026
Associate of Science - Respiratory
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA06-2000
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.