Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Additional Information
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Rebecca Chavarria

Rebecca Chavarria

Antioch,CA

Summary

Healthcare professional skilled in respiratory therapy and patient care techniques. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring patient needs are met with precision and compassion. Proficient in ventilator management and respiratory assessments.

Compassionate and detail-oriented, committed to helping improve breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist

Bay Area Health Care
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
  • Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
  • Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.

Lab Assistant

Kaiser Permanente
03.2021 - Current
  • Managed specimen sample handling, receiving, storage and inventory.
  • Logged samples correctly into computerized tracking system.
  • Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.

Laboratory Assistant

John Muir Hospital
11.2017 - 05.2021


  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Communicated with trauma unit personnel through medical command with vital signs, treatment initiated and estimated time of arrival.
  • Assisted victims of fires and accidents by providing compassionate support during incidents, mitigating trauma caused by emergencies.
  • Delivered basic, advanced and critical care to injured and ill patients traveling to hospital trauma centers via aircraft.

Education

Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

Carrington College
Pleasant Hill, CA

Health Career College
Pleasant Hill, CA
06.2013

Skills

  • Laboratory safety protocols
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Sample preparation
  • Reagent preparation
  • Venipuncture
  • Patient verification
  • Communication handling with MD’s and Nurses
  • High pressure environment in critical care
  • Trauma/ED
  • CODES & Rapid Response Team
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Medication administration
  • Bronchial hygiene techniques

Certification

Registered Respiratory Care Practioner License Number - 48856

ACLS


PALS


BLS

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Additional Information

Reference

Jennovie Lee - RRT

+1 (925) 766-9892


Reference

Oyuky Cruz - Previous Laboratory Lead

+1 (209) 834-4218


Reference

Rita Ga - College Professor

+1 (925) 405-0637

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Bay Area Health Care
01.2023 - 08.2023

Lab Assistant

Kaiser Permanente
03.2021 - Current

Laboratory Assistant

John Muir Hospital
11.2017 - 05.2021

Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Care

Carrington College

Health Career College

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