Rafael L. Villela
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist and Director with a strong track record in enhancing patient care through strategic team leadership and operational excellence. Demonstrated expertise in emergency response, fiscal management, and regulatory compliance, consistently achieving improved departmental efficiency and patient outcomes. Proven success in contract negotiation and adapting to evolving healthcare standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, FL
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers for purchasing supplies required by the Respiratory Therapy Department.
- Maintained current knowledge regarding trends and developments in the field of Respiratory Therapy.
- Conducted performance evaluations for Respiratory Therapy personnel based on established criteria.
- Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
- Oversaw budgeting processes for the Respiratory Therapy Department including planning, forecasting, and cost control measures.
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prolink Staffing
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided emergency care for COVID 19, including artificial airways, external cardiac massage, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided emergency care for COVID 19, including artificial airways, external cardiac massage, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Cleveland Clinic Florida
Weston, USA
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Provided emergency care, including artificial airways, external cardiac massage, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Performed frequent adjustments to ventilator parameters in patients with complex medical problems
- Determined requirements for treatment such as method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders
- Assisted with difficult respiratory therapy procedures to include: endotracheal
- Provided training to new hires concerning various specialized areas of respiratory care
- Worked with nurses and doctors in critical care units monitoring patients while on the ventilator
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry charges, and consult with the physician if adverse reactions occur
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital West
Pembroke Pines, USA
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Company Overview: Memorial Regional Hospital Level I Trauma Center
- Memorial Regional Hospital Level I Trauma Center
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
Security Supervisor
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, FL
01.2010 - 12.2015
- Analyzed employee behaviors and identified any suspicious activities or potential breaches in security protocols.
- Responded immediately to security threats, breaches and emergencies, following proper protocols.
- Ensured security staff is properly trained and certified in accordance with company policies and local regulations.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure comprehensive surveillance of the facility.
- Supervised access control at all entrance points of the facility, ensuring only authorized personnel are granted entry.
- Provided ongoing coaching, feedback, development opportunities, discipline when necessary to ensure employees are meeting expectations.
Field Supervisor
Elite Guard
Sunny Isles Beach, USA
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Responsible for overseeing my staff in different properties and securing the property
- Working with management and my team to ensure proper safety precautions are met
- Obtain and evaluate all relevant information to handle inquiries and dissatisfactions
- Record details of actions taken
- Responsible for monitoring cameras, answering phones, receiving packages, and answering all resident, board members, and property management inquiries
Medical Logistics Specialist
U.S. Army
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Responsible for ordering, receiving and shipping medical supplies
- Conducting warehouse inventory
- Maintaining vault items secure and at the appropriate temperatures
- Ensure all safety and sanitation regulations are followed
Education
Bachelor’s - Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2025
Associate - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career Institute
Miramar, FL08.2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Emergency response
- Records management
- Facility oversight
- Multitasking
- Team building
- Operations management
- Employee recruitment and hiring
- Operating plans development
- Patient care coordination
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
- Epic systems
- Staff development
References
Furnished Upon Request
Languages
- English
- Portuguese
- Spanish
Competencies
Oxygen Therapy, Aerosol Therapy, Bronchial Hygiene, Lung Expansion Therapy, Mechanical Ventilation, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Arterial Blood Gases, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pulmonary Function Testing, Pulmonary Rehab, Intubation, Flight simulation, iNO, Veletri with bodyguard pump, Bronchoscopy, Emergency Care, Intensive Care, CVICU, SICU, MICU, Geriatrics, Pediatrics
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Portuguese
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Respiratory Therapy
Cleveland Clinic Florida
01.2022 - 06.2023
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prolink Staffing
01.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Krucial Staffing
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist Supervisor
Cleveland Clinic Florida
01.2016 - 01.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital West
01.2016 - 01.2020
Security Supervisor
Miami Beach Convention Center
01.2010 - 12.2015
Field Supervisor
Elite Guard
01.2007 - 01.2010
Medical Logistics Specialist
U.S. Army
01.2003 - 01.2007
Bachelor’s - Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
Associate - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career Institute