Monica Saldana
Mereta,TX
Summary
Respiratory Therapist with 5 years' experience in adult healthcare settings. Skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation, therapy administration and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Shannon Medical Center
San Angelo, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Inc
Wilmington, NC
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Inc
Wilmington, NC
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices
- Administered medication and ventilatory support
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Alliance
Fort Worth, TX
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices
- Administered medication and ventilatory support
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies
- Documented, handled and reported critical values
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance
- Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
Respiratory Therapist
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital
Sweetwater, TX
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Identified need for medical intervention by determining patient safety risks
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
Respiratory Therapist
Shannon Medical Center
San Angelo, TX
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintenance of airways
- Administered medication and ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Customer Advocate
Blue Cross Blue Shield
San Angelo, TX
09.2001 - 04.2014
- Maintained thorough and detailed documentation of customer interactions and outcomes
- Reached out to providers to help develop comprehensive solutions
- Proactively recommended changes based on consumer needs and market trends to grow company
- Consulted with customers to discuss concerns and offer detailed information
- Performed extensive research on all inquiries and concerns to achieve complete client satisfaction
- Responded to more than 50 daily requests for [benefits and claims] information
- Researched problems with benefits, accounts and services with speed and accuracy
- Engaged with customers and worked to resolve product and service issues
- Kept detailed records of customer accounts, including actions taken, issues resolved and claim information.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Howard College
05.2017
High School Diploma -
Wall High School
05.1996
Skills
- Drug administration trained
- Care plan management
- Patient and caregiver education
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Critical thinking
- Planning
Certification
ACLS
NRP
STABLE
BLS
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Shannon Medical Center
08.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Inc
12.2022 - 03.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Novant Health, Inc
01.2022 - 04.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Texas Health Alliance
07.2021 - 09.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital
01.2021 - 04.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Shannon Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2021
Customer Advocate
Blue Cross Blue Shield
09.2001 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Howard College
High School Diploma -
Wall High School