Octavio Solorio
Laredo,TX
Summary
Patient-oriented Respiratory Therapist offering 30-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified in ACLS, PALS, NRP, BLS, STABLE, paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Laredo Medical Center
09.2001 - 02.2024
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
- Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patients' respiratory status.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Participated in hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives to optimize patient care standards and practices.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
CRT
Doctor'S Hospital Of Laredo
01.1993 - 09.2001
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy
California College of Health Science
San Diego, CAAssociate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University
Salt Lake City, Utah11.2019
Skills
- Specialize in NICU
- Specialize in ICU, proficient on all ventilators
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Electronic Medical Records
- Bronchial Hygiene
- High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
- Infection Control
- Airway Management
- Initial Trauma Life Support
- Dosage Calculation
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Emergency Care
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure
- Spirometer reading
- Intubation
- PPE use
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Self-Directed
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Additional Information
Demonstrate competency with the following:
Navigating Cerner
Managing employee hours and payroll in Kronos
Ordering supplies via Oracle
Radiometer Analyzer
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Laredo Medical Center
09.2001 - 02.2024
CRT
Doctor'S Hospital Of Laredo
01.1993 - 09.2001
No Degree - Respiratory Therapy
California College of Health Science
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Independence University
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