Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Dell Children's Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Medical City Plano
10.2023 - 11.2024
Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
Enhanced patient safety with thorough ventilator management and monitoring.
Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
Maintained accurate records of all procedures performed, contributing to efficient billing processes and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
Developed innovative approaches for noninvasive ventilation use in eligible patients reducing rates of intubation.
Respiratory Care Specialist
Medical City Dallas Hospital
12.2022 - 10.2023
Proven successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment with the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Test pulmonary function and analyze arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
Provide comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Conduct tests such as EKGs
Maintain patient charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure equipment.
Aid physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Dallas, TX
09.2023
Skills
Adult ICU (Lv 1)
Neonatal ICU (Lv 4)
General Pediatrics
Acute Care
Meditech EMR Systems
Cerner EMR Systems
LICENSES
Certified Respiratory Therapist, NBRC
Active
Registered Respiratory Therapist, NBRC
Active
BLS, CPR, and AED certification
Active
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification