Rebecca De Alba
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with a robust background at Scripps Mercy Hospital, showcasing strong clinical judgment and effective communication. Excelled in leadership roles, enhancing patient care through collaboration and adaptability. Proven expertise in treatment plan development and clinical leadership, significantly contributing to interdisciplinary team success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
UCSD Medical Center
San Diego, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Oversaw the team, their responsibilities and managed their workloads as lead therapist.
Respiratory Therapist
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, EBUSs, thoracenteses, and other procedures.
- Managed staff and their workloads as a charge therapist.
- Experience in the NICU, ICU, emergency room, trauma, medical transport, and endobronch suite.
Lift Team Technician
Scripps Mercy Hospital
San Diego, CA
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Facilitated patient transport across various hospital departments.
- Conducted ICU lift rounds and safe patient movement.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA06-2019
Associate of Science - Behavior And Health Sciences
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CA06-2016
Skills
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Treatment plan development
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical leadership
Certification
- BLS * ACLS
- NRP * PALS
- RRT * CRT
- CSRC * AARC
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UCSD Medical Center
02.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Scripps Mercy Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Lift Team Technician
Scripps Mercy Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2019
- BLS * ACLS
- NRP * PALS
- RRT * CRT
- CSRC * AARC
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Grossmont College
Associate of Science - Behavior And Health Sciences
Grossmont College
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