Mia Russo
Riverside,CA
Summary
Experienced Respiratory Therapist with 205+ hours providing inpatient and therapeutic services. Proficient in managing various conditions such as COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure, asthma, and critical patients needing intubation. Committed to delivering effective and empathetic patient care to make a positive impact on respiratory care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Student
Cedar Mountain Post Acute
Yucaipa, CA
- Consulted with Physicians and RT’s in developing and modifying patient care plans
- Provided complex therapy requiring care for patients on life support: Connecting patients to ventilators, oxygen therapy, pulmonary drainage procedures, breathing treatments.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula, CA
- Consulted with Physicians and RT’s in developing and modifying patient care plans
- Provided complex therapy requiring care for patients on life support: Connecting patients to ventilators, oxygen therapy, pulmonary drainage procedures, breathing treatments.
- Assisted in rapid response teams, providing critical care in emergency situations to save lives.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
Respiratory Therapist
Cedar Mountain Post Acute
Yucaipa, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Implemented infection control measures within the facility to minimize risks associated with airborne pathogens.
- Increased patient comfort with compassionate care and effective communication, ensuring understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
Waitress
El Toto’s
Running Springs, CA
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Cash Handling, Customer Service, Stocking
Dental Assistant
Young W Chung DDS
Redlands, CA
04.2018 - 04.2023
- Sterilization, Chair-Side Assisting, Inventory/Orders, Schedule patients, Customer Service
Education
Respiratory Therapy Associates -
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA01.2021
Skills
- Patient Care Documentation
- Various charting programs used by the hospitals
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Drug Administration Trained
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Oxygen Machine Maintenance
- Patient-Oriented
- Sound Decision-Making
- Ventilator Care
- ER Experience
- Clinical Training
- Sterilization Techniques
Certification
- BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP
- HIPPA Trained
- RCP License #47031
- RRT Credential
- CRT Credential
Personal Information
Title: CRT, RRT, RCP
Custom
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Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Cedar Mountain Post Acute
02.2024 - Current
Waitress
El Toto’s
04.2022 - 04.2023
Dental Assistant
Young W Chung DDS
04.2018 - 04.2023
Respiratory Therapy Student
Cedar Mountain Post Acute
Respiratory Therapy Student
Temecula Valley Hospital
Respiratory Therapy Associates -
Concorde Career College