Monique Gonzalez
SAN DIEGO,CA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience providing comprehensive respiratory care in a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center. Skilled in caring for critically ill adult patients throughout the Emergency Department, Medical ICU (MICU), Surgical ICU (SICU), and inpatient units. Experienced in advanced airway management, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas analysis, emergency response, and bronchoscopy assistance. Recognized for strong critical thinking, adaptability, and collaborative teamwork in fast-paced clinical environments. Eager to contribute my critical care and bronchoscopy experience to UC San Diego Health's Interventional Pulmonology team while expanding my expertise in advanced pulmonary procedures and procedural patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sharp Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
10.2024 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive respiratory care to adult patients throughout the Emergency Department, Medical ICU (MICU), Surgical ICU (SICU), and inpatient medical-surgical units within a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center.
- Initiated, monitored, troubleshot, and maintained invasive mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP/CPAP), and high-flow nasal cannula therapy to ensure optimal patient respiratory function.
- Perform respiratory assessments, obtain arterial blood gas samples, and evaluate clinical findings to support treatment decisions.
- Respond to trauma activations, rapid response events, Code Blue emergencies, and emergency airway situations requiring immediate respiratory intervention.
- Prepare equipment and assist physicians during bedside and emergency bronchoscopies.
- Administer physician-ordered aerosolized medications, humidity therapy, lung expansion therapy, secretion clearance therapy, and oxygen therapy.
- Collaborated with pulmonologists, intensivists, emergency physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to implement evidence-based respiratory care, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Document patient care accurately using the Epic electronic medical record.
- Achieved Employee of the Quarter recognition for exceptional patient care, effective teamwork, and commitment to clinical excellence.
Emergency Room Technician
Scripps Memorial Hospital
San Diego, CA
10.2019 - 11.2023
- Assisted physicians and nurses in the care of patients presenting with medical, surgical, and traumatic emergencies.
- Assisted during trauma activations, emergency procedures, wound care, orthopedic interventions, and patient transport.
- Assisted during trauma activations, emergency procedures, wound care, orthopedic interventions, and patient transport to enhance patient outcomes.
- Maintained emergency equipment and treatment rooms, ensuring procedural readiness for optimal patient care.
- Maintained emergency equipment and treatment rooms to ensure procedural readiness.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, facilitating safe and efficient emergency care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
San Marcos, CA08-2027
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
San Marcos, CA07-2024
Skills
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Advanced Airway Management
- Emergency Airway Management
- High-Flow Nasal Cannula Therapy
- Aerosol Therapy
- Pulmonary Secretion Clearance
- Lung Expansion Therapy
- Bronchoscopy Assistance
- ICU patient care
- Emergency Department Respiratory Care
- ABG analysis
- Epic Electronic Medical Record
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Pulmonary care
Certification
California Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Active, Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), NBRC, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS)
CLINICAL EDUCATION
- Respiratory Therapy Clinical Rotations – Pima Medical Institute
- Tri-City Medical Center — Oceanside, CA
- June 2024 – July 2024
- Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center — Chula Vista, CA
- February 2024 – March 2024
- Palomar Medical Center — Escondido, CA
- September 2023 – November 2023
- Completed clinical rotations in acute care settings with experience in adult critical care, respiratory assessment, mechanical ventilation, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, arterial blood gas collection, airway management, and interdisciplinary patient care.
RELEVANT PROCEDURAL EXPERIENCE
- Assist physicians during bedside and emergency bronchoscopy procedures.
- Prepare bronchoscopy equipment and ensure procedural readiness before patient care begins.
- Support airway management before, during, and after pulmonary procedures.
- Maintain sterile technique while assisting procedural teams during bedside interventions.
- Manage mechanically ventilated patients requiring pulmonary procedures.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists to provide safe, efficient, patient-centered procedural care.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Sharp Memorial Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Emergency Room Technician
Scripps Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute