Registered Respiratory Therapist with 8 years of experience providing inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services. Adept at managing COPD, sleep apnea, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RRT
covenant health hobbs hospital
Hobbs, NM
05.2023 - Current
Collaborated with physicians to develop detailed care plans that met the needs of each patient's condition while adhering to organizational protocol.
Provided respiratory therapy treatments such as aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, mechanical ventilation support, oxygen therapy, and other therapeutic modalities.
Operated a variety of machines used in respiratory care such as ventilators or portable oxygen systems.
Administered medications in accordance with physician orders and departmental policies and procedures.
Responded to emergency situations by providing life support measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation or airway management techniques.
Assisted with intubations when necessary during emergency situations.
Assessed, monitored, and evaluated patient progress during treatment sessions.
RRT
Odessa Regional Medical Center
Odessa, TX
12.2023 - 01.2025
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
RRT
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
Odessa, TX
09.2019 - 05.2023
Provided respiratory therapy treatments such as aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, mechanical ventilation support, oxygen therapy, and other therapeutic modalities.
Operated a variety of machines used in respiratory care such as ventilators or portable oxygen systems.
Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to provide input on the development of individualized treatment plans for each patient.
Educated patients on proper use of inhalers, peak flow meters, nebulizers and other home medical equipment.
Responded to emergency situations by providing life support measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation or airway management techniques.
Performed quality assurance checks on ventilators and other respiratory equipment to ensure safety and effectiveness.
RRT
Midland Memorial Hospital
Midland, TX
03.2017 - 09.2019
Provided respiratory therapy treatments such as aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene, mechanical ventilation support, oxygen therapy, and other therapeutic modalities.
Administered medications in accordance with physician orders and departmental policies and procedures.
Responded to emergency situations by providing life support measures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation or airway management techniques.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
ENMU-R
Roswell, NM
12-2016
Associate of Arts -
NMJC
Hobbs, NM
05-2014
High School Diploma -
Hobbs High School
Hobbs, NM
05-2012
Skills
Mechanical ventilation
Emergency response
Patient assessment
Medication administration
Respiratory equipment operation
Aerosol therapy
Non-invasive ventilation
Time management
Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
BLS
ALS
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RRT
Odessa Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - 01.2025
RRT
covenant health hobbs hospital
05.2023 - Current
RRT
Medical Center Hospital Odessa
09.2019 - 05.2023
RRT
Midland Memorial Hospital
03.2017 - 09.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
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