Priscilla Garcia
Elmendorf
Summary
Highly professional and organized respiratory therapist with over 18 years of experience. A strong sense of determination and a clear readiness to take on leadership responsibilities. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Cardiopulmonary Manager
Post Acute Medical
San Antonio
06.2025 - Current
- Provide operational leadership and support to respiratory therapy departments across multiple facilities during travel assignments.
- Train and mentor new respiratory managers and department leaders on corporate policies, workflow, scheduling systems, and compliance standards.
- Attend interdisciplinary leadership meetings to collaborate with administration, nursing, and medical staff on respiratory care initiatives and patient outcomes.
- Assist the Data Quality Manager with respiratory documentation review, chart audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
- Monitor and track ventilator utilization and respiratory therapy metrics, providing reports to leadership to support staffing and resource planning.
- Support facilities during system downtimes and operational transitions, ensuring continuity of respiratory services.
- Provide education and clinical guidance to respiratory staff, reinforcing best practices for ventilator management, airway care, and patient safety.
- Assist with staff scheduling, workflow optimization, and department organization when assigned by facility leadership.
- Serve as a corporate liaison between respiratory departments and executive leadership, communicating operational needs and performance metrics.
Travel Respiratory Manager
Post Acute Medical
San Antonio
06.2025 - Current
- Managed daily operations in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Supervised staff to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Developed training programs to enhance team performance and efficiency.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
San Antonio
08.2022 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency life support services such as intubation and CPR during code blue situations.
Respiratory Therapist
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
San Antonio
03.2014 - 05.2025
- Worked closely with ventilator dependent patients to facilitate weaning to tracheostomy collars and eventual decannulations.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Performed airway management techniques such as endotracheal intubation, oxygen therapy, suctioning, extubation and tracheostomy care.
- Performed tracheostomy changes and ventilator management for critically ill patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Surgery Center/ Landmark
San Antonio
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Rehab Institute of South San Antonio
San Antonio
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Ordered medical supplies necessary for providing quality respiratory care services.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Respiratory Therapist
University Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Post CABG Ventilator care and NITRIC services
- Assist with Bronchoscopy procedures
- Heliox therapy set up and administration on Ventilator
- Attended Huddles with hospital leaders and administration
- ED Therapist following multiple protocols to provide optimal care
- Floor therapy
- ECG's
- Managed and maintained mechanical ventilation in the Adult ICU's and made appropriate recommendations of care to physicians
- Responded to all codes
- ABG's and interpretation
- Made daily assignments
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
Team Lead/Charge Therapist
University Hospital
San Antonio
02.2008 - 10.2015
- Post CABG Ventilator care and NITRIC services
- Assist with Bronchoscopy procedures
- Heliox therapy set up and administration on Ventilator
- Attended Huddles with hospital leaders and administration
- ED Therapist following multiple protocols to provide optimal care
- Floor therapy
- Make daily assignments
- Managed and maintained mechanical ventilation in the Adult ICU's and made appropriate recommendations of care to physicians
- Responded to all codes
- ABG's and interpretation
Education
Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy
St. Philip's Community College
1801 Martin Luther King Dr, SA, Tx, 7820312.2007
Skills
- Creative and strong problem solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare personnel as well as with patients, families and visitors
- Strong organization and prioritization skills as well an ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficient data entry skills
- Committed to maintaining a workplace culture grounded in professionalism, positivity, and mutual respect
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Travel Cardiopulmonary Manager
Post Acute Medical
06.2025 - Current
Travel Respiratory Manager
Post Acute Medical
06.2025 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Rehab Institute of South San Antonio
02.2024 - 07.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Surgery Center/ Landmark
08.2023 - 12.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
University Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Post Acute Medical Specialty Hospital
03.2014 - 05.2025
Team Lead/Charge Therapist
University Hospital
02.2008 - 10.2015
Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy
St. Philip's Community College