Monica Maurer
Aliso Viejo,CA
Summary
Professional Respiratory Care Practitioner with outstanding experience and success in providing optimal outcomes for patients with respiratory healthcare needs. Expert in providing patients with focused care through respiratory evaluations, individualized treatment plan creation, medical documentation and health condition education. Dedicated to caring for patients' needs based on symptoms, diagnosis and age group to achieve health goals and arrive at better outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Providence Mission Hospotal
06.2019 - Current
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions.
- Served as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of respiratory care.
- Educated patients and their families on the proper use of home respiratory equipment, leading to better adherence to treatment plans.
- Ensured quality care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through proper management and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs and diagnoses.
- Worked closely with infection control teams to minimize cross-contamination risks during aerosol-generating procedures.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning while adhering to safety protocols throughout the facility.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls for respiratory assistance, providing life-saving interventions in critical situations.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College
Anaheim, CA02.2019
Skills
- Aerosol Therapy
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Direct Patient Care
- Airway Management
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Education
- Compassionate Care
- Educating patients
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Respiratory Monitoring
- Tracheostomy Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Emergency medical care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Providence Mission Hospotal
06.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College
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