Peter Leon
Shirley,NY
Summary
Motivated professional offering Certified Respiratory Therapist. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Hauppauge, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
Dietary Aide
Morrison Senior Living
New York, NY
08.1998 - 06.2021
- Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Helped with meal prep for daily meals, following strict sanitation and food handling guidelines
- Assisted patients with special needs to eat meals, providing kindness and patience.
- Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.
- Gathered soiled tablecloths and dietary linens and delivered to laundry.
- Delivered snacks to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Reported and documented resident changes in consumption or behaviors.
- Stocked food and other supplies for main kitchen and units.
- Cleaned and maintained dining room during and after each meal service.
- Worked closely with team members to update cleaning protocols and increase aide efficiency.
- Adhered to administrative departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, health and confidentiality.
- Conducted nutritional assessments of individuals and examined dietary histories to plan nutritional programs.
- Offered alternative menu choices to meet diet prescription guidelines while enabling clients to receive optimal food preferences.
- Collaborated with registered dietitian and other members of healthcare team in providing medical nutrition therapy.
- Received, stored and distributed food and supplies promptly, checking orders for accuracy.
- Delivered designated trays and supplies to elderly and disabled patients as scheduled.
- Assisted staff in preparing food for diabetic, renal, heart disease individuals as assigned.
Respiratory Therapist
Jamaica hospital (clinical studies)
Queens, NY
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure devices.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
New York, NY07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Design And Multimedia
The City College of New York
Nyc06.2002
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Care plan management
- Patient and caregiver education
- Body mechanics competency
- Patient care documentation
- Drug administration trained
- Outpatient care
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Maintenance & Repair
- Communication
- PPE use
- Leadership
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Problem resolution
- Organization
- Multitasking
- Data management
Certification
- Basic Life Support Training
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Jamaica hospital (clinical studies)
09.2019 - 05.2020
Dietary Aide
Morrison Senior Living
08.1998 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Electronic Design And Multimedia
The City College of New York
- Basic Life Support Training
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