Pete Duran
Hutto,TX
Summary
Registered respiratory therapist with over 20 years of experience in acute care environments. Proficient in conducting patient assessments, analyzing and interpreting blood gas results, transporting and transferring patients, attending high-risk deliveries, managing airways, and applying the best practices to improve respiratory therapy effectiveness.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. David's Medical Center (HCA)
Austin, TX
08.2004 - Current
- Managed care of adult and level 4 NICU patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, administered surfactant, and therapeutic gas administration, such as nitric oxide and heliox
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hermann Pearland (8-Week travel)
Pearland, TX
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Administered medication and ventilatory support in the ER and ICU.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hermann Katy (13-Week travel)
Katy, TX
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed care of level 3 NICU patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX08.2003
Ventilators and Equipment Used
- PB 980
- Drager Evita
- Servoi
- Servou
- INOmax
- Sipap
- Vapotherm
- Hamilton C-2
- Hamilton MR-1
- Oscillator
- GE Carescape
- Flexi-trunk
- RAM Cannula
- Nasopharyngeal long prongs
Certification
- BLS/ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hermann Pearland (8-Week travel)
07.2022 - 08.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hermann Katy (13-Week travel)
03.2022 - 06.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
St. David's Medical Center (HCA)
08.2004 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Texas State University