Minerva Garcia
Las Cruces
Summary
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully certified and ready for fast-paced, challenging work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
University Medical Center of El Paso
08.2024 - Current
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Respiratory Therapist
El Paso Children's Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Specialized in neonatal equipment for high-risk deliveries.
- Executed pediatric and neonatal resuscitation protocols effectively.
- Ensured adherence to specialized protocols and practices in healthcare settings.
Instructor
Dona Ana Community College
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Teaching and demonstrating skillsPrepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
Respiratory Therapist
University of New Mexico UNM Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Level 1 Trauma
- Bronchoscope, Trach and Airway management
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
Las Cruces, NM05.2023
High School Diploma -
Las Cruces High School
Las Cruces, NM05.2007
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation
- Airway management
- Patient assessment
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Patient safety
- Equipment calibration
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
Certification
- RRT-NPS
- PALS
- NRP
- BLS
- ACLS
- S.T.A.B.L.E
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
University Medical Center of El Paso
08.2024 - Current
Instructor
Dona Ana Community College
01.2024 - 12.2024
Respiratory Therapist
University of New Mexico UNM Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2024
Respiratory Therapist
El Paso Children's Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
New Mexico State University - Dona Ana Community College
High School Diploma -
Las Cruces High School
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