Rachel Camacho
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mantachie,MS
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with 16 years in critical care, emergency room, and COVID-19 settings. Proficient in O2 titration using various devices, intubation, and airway management, with certifications in CPR and ACLS. Skilled in arterial blood gas analysis and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to enhance patient care. Committed to efficiency and cost management, contributing to the success of respiratory department implementations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
North Mississippi Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
- Administered respiratory care treatments and therapies to patients with various respiratory conditions.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care procedures and equipment usage.
- Utilized advanced ventilation systems and technologies to enhance patient outcomes.
- Relief charge
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Hill Raven Facility (Rochester Regional Health)
02.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing specialized respiratory care for adults and geriatrics.
- Administered nebulizer treatments, ensuring effective delivery of medication for respiratory conditions.
- Trained patients on the proper use of incentive spirometry (SMI) to improve lung function.
- Configured and titrated oxygen concentrators to maintain optimal oxygen saturation levels.
- Established portable suction systems for immediate use in emergency respiratory situations.
- Conducted tracheostomy care and suctioning, maintaining airway patency for critical patients.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams and families to communicate patient progress and therapy effectiveness.
- Monitored vital signs and respiratory status to assess treatment effectiveness and adjust therapies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aurora Health and Rehab
11.2018 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes through comprehensive care for adult and geriatric respiratory patients.
- Contributed to the strategic development of the Respiratory Department to improve service delivery.
- Executed nebulizer treatments efficiently, ensuring optimal medication delivery for respiratory conditions.
- Educated and coached patients on the effective use of Incentive Spirometry for lung health.
- Set up and adjusted oxygen concentrators, carefully titrating levels based on patient needs.
- Established portable suction systems for emergency use, enhancing patient safety and care efficiency.
- Performed tracheostomy suctioning and care, ensuring patient comfort and airway management.
- Collaborated closely with medical teams and families to communicate patient progress and treatment plans.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
North Mississippi Medical Center
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Worked a 12 week assignment to assist facility with COVID-19 patients. Duties at this time were the same as when I was a previous full time employee. I am still very grateful for the opportunity to help locally and very humbled to have been a therapist they choose to reach out to for this assignment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
North Mississippi Medical Center
05.2009 - 06.2019
- Worked as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in general floor care, critical care and emergency care. Worked with all age groups including adult, geriatric and pediatric care.
- Set up and performed nebulizer treatments and positive pressure treatments. Set up and managed ventilator, bipap and cpap machines. Worked as relief supervisor of department. Transported critical patients to outside facilities. Set up, performed and uploaded bedside FEV1. Set up and titrated oxygen. Set up and perform suctioning such as nasotracheal, endotracheal and tracheostomy. Worked closely with physicians keeping them informed of patient status. Performed Respiratory protocol and wrote orders accordingly. Able to intubate in controlled and emergency situations. Certified in BLS, ACLS, NALS and PALS.
Education
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Therapy
Registered Respiratory Therapist
GED - undefined
03.1997
Obtained GED from Itawamba Community College March 1997
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Ethics and professionalism
- Patient education
- Electronic medical records
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator management
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Clinical decision ma
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist - North Mississippi Medical Center
01.2022 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Hill Raven Facility (Rochester Regional Health)
02.2021 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist - North Mississippi Medical Center
04.2020 - 06.2020
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Aurora Health and Rehab
11.2018 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist - North Mississippi Medical Center
05.2009 - 06.2019
Saltillo High School - GED,
Itawamba Community College - Associate of Arts, Respiratory Therapy