RANDI S. BARELA
Centennial,CO
Summary
Dedicated healthcare provider with extensive experience in respiratory care. Collaborates effectively with medical teams to enhance patient outcomes through skilled assessment, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic interventions. Engages with the EPIC team to optimize handoff report tools, supporting continuous improvement in patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
St. Mary's Hospital
Grand Junction, CO
08.2024 - Current
- Administered treatments based on respiratory status and established hospital protocols.
- Facilitated patient care coordination as charge therapist across multiple departments including Adult ICU, CVICU, NICU, Peds, and ED.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
University of Colorado Hospital
Denver, CO
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Analyzed departmental workflows, identifying areas for improvement to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to staff, fostering professional development and accountability.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care plans and improve treatment outcomes.
- Partnered with EPIC design professional to improve layout for respiratory therapy department workflow and report
Respiratory Therapist
Denver Health
Denver, CO
04.2020 - 03.2022
- Administered respiratory treatments across Adult ICU, PICU, NICU, ED, and ECMO settings
- Ensured optimal staff coverage for effective operations, determined assignments for staff, and chair of hiring/employee engagement committee
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical assessments and physician directives.
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients utilizing mechanical ventilators and oxygen delivery systems.
Charge Respiratory Therapist
St. Anthony Hospital
Lakewood, CO
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Contributed to the EBUS pulmonary team by performing EBUS procedures with balloon dilation and cryosurgery.
- Chaired unit-based council, developed new shift report and staffing assignment design to improve patient care delivery on all floors and intensive care.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- EPIC Superuser
Education
Masters - Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ07-2020
Bachelors - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ12-2017
Associates - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Aurora, CO05-2015
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
St. Mary's Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
University of Colorado Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Denver Health
04.2020 - 03.2022
Charge Respiratory Therapist
St. Anthony Hospital
09.2015 - 03.2020
Associates - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Bachelors - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Masters - Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University