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NATHANIEL YANG

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with 10 years of critical care experience in hospital environments. Expertise in patient assessment, equipment troubleshooting, and interdisciplinary communication. Recognized ECMO Specialist with a strong record of improving patient outcomes and optimizing workflows. Proven ability to manage complex cases in fast-paced settings while maintaining high-quality care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ECMO Specialist

CHLA
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - Current
  • Conducted regular rounds in ICU and CCU units to assess patients during ECMO support.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs, fluid intake, and output for imbalances.
  • Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities to inform medical decisions.
  • Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators while managing critical care duties.
  • Reviewed test results and imaging studies to identify complications from procedures.
  • Provided comprehensive patient care on ECMO, adjusting settings based on organ function.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop post-operative care plans.
  • Contributed to quality improvement initiatives for ECMO services.

ECMO Specialist

Specialty Care
03.2022 - Current
  • Monitors and adjusts ECMO circuit settings (e.g. heat exchanger temperature, pump flow, sweep gas) to maintain parameters established by the ECMO physician
  • Performs patient assessment to anticipate and prevent potential problems (e.g. variances in blood pressure, perfusion, ventilation, and heart rate)
  • Evaluates chest x-rays for endotracheal tube placement, cannulate position, and status of the lung fields in determining patient status and weaning guidelines; supports and maintains patency of the cannulate while patient is undergoing ECMO in collaboration with the ECMO physician
  • Initiates multidisciplinary collaboration to positively impact the outcomes of care provided
  • Recommends modifications in patient management to the ECMO physician based on the relationship between patient diagnosis and ECMO circuit and/or lab parameters
  • Problem solves through critical evaluation of databased information and continuous improvement efforts that lead to effective quality-based outcomes

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Saint John's Health Center
03.2017 - Current
  • Direct care provider within 23-bed general ICU and remaining medical-surgical floors
  • Close monitoring of acute and chronic respiratory diseases; managing complex patients independently (i.e. ECMO, CRRT, tracheostomy/ventilator, laryngectomy)
  • Responsible for safe administration of RRT treatments, including bronchopulmonary drainage, breathing exercises, monitoring responses to vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; directing treatments given by aides, technicians and assistants
  • Consults with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to create an individualized plan of care for the patient and report responses to treatment
  • Identifies appropriate patients for in-line PMV/PMV use; collaborates with physicians and speech therapy for trials to accelerate ventilator weaning
  • Demonstrates flexibility and reacts appropriately under high stress; supplements as relief lead; distributing workflow, providing guidance, ensuring proper staffing for subsequent shift
  • Mentors and orients new hires and respiratory therapy students
  • Providence

RRT

Keck Medicine of USC
Los Angeles, California
03.2017 - 03.2019
  • Consults for multiple units, including CICU, CTICU, SICU, Neuro, and Transplant ICU.
  • Performs a full range of ventilator care as prescribed by a physician, including selecting, setting up, and operating a variety of devices, such as medication delivery units, humidifiers, positive pressure breathing machines, and continuous mechanical ventilators in critical care units.
  • Observes the quality and quantity of respiratory care being performed within an assigned area; checks the status of treatment orders and the condition of equipment in use; provides updates, and communicates concerns with the interdisciplinary team regarding patient care.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
  • Train new staff on respiratory therapy protocols and equipment operation.

Education

Associate of Occupational Science Degree - Respiratory Therapy

American Career College
Anaheim, CA
04.2015

Skills

  • ECMO management
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Patient assessment
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Quality improvement
  • Critical care procedures
  • Team leadership
  • Mentorship
  • Stress management
  • Effective communication
  • Continuous learning
  • Crisis adaptability

Certification

• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), Respiratory Care Board of California, 37364, 05/2030
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), 05/2030
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), 08/2030
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Resuscitation Provider American Heart Association, 06/2026
• Fire and Safety Card, Los Angeles Fire Department, 06/2027

References

Available upon request

Timeline

ECMO Specialist

CHLA
08.2023 - Current

ECMO Specialist

Specialty Care
03.2022 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Saint John's Health Center
03.2017 - Current

RRT

Keck Medicine of USC
03.2017 - 03.2019

Associate of Occupational Science Degree - Respiratory Therapy

American Career College

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