Praewpan Ratanamathuwong
Saint Joseph Hospital
Tucson,AZ
2
Languages
1
Certification
1
year of professional experience
Registered respiratory therapist professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
9 Months- Cross-Unit Clinical Experience – Trained in respiratory care across medical-surgical floors, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and Intermediate Care Unit (IMC), providing respiratory assessment and treatment for patients with varying levels of acuity.
- Educated patient and family - on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Post-Extubation Care and Interdisciplinary Collaboration – Collaborate with speech-language pathologists and nursing staff to assess respiratory status, support airway management, and facilitate safe recovery following extubation.
- Bedside Pulmonary Function Assessment – Perform bedside pulmonary function testing to evaluate respiratory status and lung function.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Home Oxygen Qualification and Assessment – Evaluate patients for home oxygen therapy prior to discharge.
- Provided respiratory care for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) in a specialized, high-volume referral center, managing complex respiratory needs and supporting airway clearance and pulmonary hygiene.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Skills
Performing EKGs
Intubation and extubation
Ventilation Management
Respiratory Care Procedures
Mechanical Ventilators
Airway Management
ABG
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Thai
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Saint Joseph Hospital
02.2023 - 11.2023Read More
Pima Medical Institute Denver
Associate of Science from Respiratory Therapy
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University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science from Public Health
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Community College of Denver
Certificate from Nursing Assistant
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