Detail-oriented and dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist who is looking to become a long-term asset to your team by combining my compassion, dedication, and education so that I may provide the highest level of care to those in need.
Hi, I’m
OREZIMENA MICHAEL
Fulshear,TX
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Southcoast Global Medical Center
Respiratory Care Practitioner
01.2023 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Educated patients and their families on the proper use of home respiratory equipment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical history, treatments, and responses to therapy.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current respiratory treatments and therapies, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where necessary.
- Ensured quality care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through proper management and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs and diagnoses.
- Worked closely with infection control teams to minimize cross-contamination risks during aerosol-generating procedures.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
Beverly Hospital
Respiratory Care Practitioner
08.2021 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Trained in ICU and Subacute setting.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning while adhering to safety protocols throughout the facility.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Charting and documentation of patients care.
- Educated patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment.
Education
Mt San Antonio CollegeWalnut, CA
Associate Of Science Degree from Respiratory Therapy
01.2022
University Overview
Skills
- Perform work in critical care units as well as on the floors
- Patient assessment, suctioning, extubation, tracheostomy care
- Initial ventilator set-up and management, BiPAP/CPAP set-up and management
- Auscultation of breath sounds and EKG monitoring
- Medical gas, humidity, aerosol and Chest Physiotherapy
- Hyperinflation and Aerosolized Medication Therapy, CPR and airway management assist, Blood Gas Analysis
Certification
- RRT - AHA BLS - ACLS - CPR - PALS - NRP
REFERENCE
REFERENCE
Kimberly Roberts
Kimberly.Roberts@kpchealth.com
Manager, Cardiopulmonary Department
Southcoast Global Medical Center, Santa Ana, Ca
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Southcoast Global Medical Center
01.2023 - 07.2024
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Beverly Hospital
08.2021 - 07.2022
Mt San Antonio College
Associate Of Science Degree from Respiratory Therapy
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