Paula Hizon
Ontario,Ca
Summary
Dedicated respiratory therapist with extensive experience in acute care environments, including emergency departments and intensive care units. Proficient in mechanical and non-invasive ventilatory support, patient transport, and diagnostic testing techniques, ensuring high-quality care and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Bernardines Medical center
Ontario, CA
03.2007 - Current
- Administered respiratory care, including medication nebulizations, non-invasive ventilatory support, and mechanical ventilatory support, to optimize patient respiratory function.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as EKGs, ABGs, and PFTs to assess respiratory health and guide treatment decisions.
- Worked in acute care hospital environment encompassing emergency department, intensive care unit, telemetry, med-surg, and orthopedic units to provide comprehensive respiratory therapy.
Respiratory Therapist
Woodcrest Post acute and Rehabilitation
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Transported trach patients on t-piece or ventilatory support to appointments, ensuring continuity of care.
- Provided rehabilitation support for trach patients in skilled nursing facility using t-pieces and ventilatory assistance, facilitating recovery and enhancing patient comfort.
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborated with medical team to develop comprehensive care strategies.
Respiratory Therapist
White memorial Medical Center
09.2006 - 10.2007
- Administered respiratory care to critically ill patients, including medication nebulizations, non-invasive ventilatory support, and mechanical ventilation.
- Provided comprehensive respiratory therapy services across acute care settings, including emergency department, intensive care unit, telemetry, med-surg, pediatrics, and orthopedics.
- Provided respiratory care to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Administered prescribed therapies using ventilators and nebulizers.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Loma Linda University
01-2008
Associates of science - Respiratory Care
concorde career institute
01-2006
Skills
- Ventilatory support
- Non-invasive support
- Oxygen therapy
- Airway management
- Blood gas analysis
- Diagnostic testing techniques
- Treatment administration
- Patient transport procedures
- Care protocols
- Emergency response
- End-of-life care
- Patient instruction
- Relationship management
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- RRT
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Woodcrest Post acute and Rehabilitation
07.2023 - 09.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Bernardines Medical center
03.2007 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
White memorial Medical Center
09.2006 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Loma Linda University
Associates of science - Respiratory Care
concorde career institute