Reinier Barco
Waipahu,HI
Summary
Hardworking and knowledgeable Respiratory Therapist with over 9 years experience in ICU, NICU, PICU and home healthcare patient populations. Passionate about serving our veterans and active duty military patients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Tripler Army Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
- Work with veteran and active duty military patients.
- Manage and operate invasive and non-invasive ventilators to deliver airway management in the NICU, PICU and adult ICU setting.
- Train and precept new Army respiratory therapist on protocols, procedures and equipment.
- Coordinate with home health care companies to ensure proper and safe equipment instructions to discharging patients.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educate patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Aid physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Maintain accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Respiratory Therapist
Queens Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
- Distribute assignments and supervise respiratory therapy staff as charge RT.
- Educate patients on their pulmonary disease process (Asthma, COPD) before discharge.
- Promote best practice in respiratory care through the application of evidence based respiratory protocols that involve patient assessment, recommendation, intervention and communication with the health care team.
- Provide a broad spectrum of clinical procedures and monitoring for patients in the Intensive Care Units, Emergency Department, Operating Room, Special Procedure areas, inpatient and outpatient areas and all other areas as assigned.
Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Provide instruction to patients, caregivers and nurses on respiratory care equipment and procedures, such as CPAPs, BiPAPs, invasive ventilation, OCD testing, home sleep studies and tracheostomy care.
- Inspect and test respiratory equipment and troubleshoot when necessary.
- Prepare and maintain a record for each patient with all pertinent information, including care plans, physician prescriptions and follow up documentation.
- Conduct home visits to include inter-island travel, to set up and perform ventilator checks on patients who are on invasive ventilation. Make sure home environment is fit for ventilator and other medical devices.
- Perform on call duties after hours to deal with any and all respiratory equipment emergencies in the home as well as ventilator discharges from hospitals.
Respiratory Therapist
Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide high quality respiratory care to women, pediatrics and neonates in the ACCU, PICU, NICU and floors.
- Set up and manage various types of ventilators (Hamilton G-5, Bennett 840, Respironics Trilogy) including HFOV for critical respiratory patients.
- Assist with intubations and manage airways.
- Work closely with nurses, physicians and other healthcare staff to design treatment plans for respiratory patients.
- Educate patients and their families about their condition and teach appropriate disease management such as the use of medications and respiratory equipment.
Respiratory Therapist
Centura Health-Penrose St. Francis Health Services
08.2014 - 03.2018
- Supervised and distributed assignments for the respiratory therapy department.
- Educated and counseled staff members on basic respiratory therapy procedures.
- Followed hospital respiratory protocols and helped design treatment plans alongside physicians and nurses.
- Provided emergency respiratory care including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and
assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. - Inserted and maintained artificial airways on critical patients.
- Started and adjusted mechanical ventilation according to patient's critical needs.
- Determined requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken and medication and dosages which are compatible with physicians' orders.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry changes. Consulted with physicians if adverse reactions occurred.
- Enforced safety rules and ensured careful adherence to physicians' orders.
- Inspected, cleaned, tested and maintained respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment was functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.
- Certified and proficient with intubations as well as the set up and use of nitric oxide therapy on ventilator patients. The weaning of post operation heart patients off mechanical ventilation and assisting physicians with bronchoscopies and percutaneous tracheostomies.
- Experienced in the use and set up of non invasive ventilation (BiPAP, Heated High Flow, CPAP) and knowledge of when implementation is necessary. Certified in ACLS, PALS, NRP and BLS.
Security Specialist/DOT Tech
Titan America
07.2007 - 11.2009
- Process all aggregate material leaving and entering property.
- Conduct audits to monitor materials and prevent theft. Patrola 1,500 acre facility and performed as first responders in emergency situations.
Infantry Team Leader
US Army
02.2003 - 03.2006
- Responsible for the training and fitness of up to 4 soldiers.
- Accountable for the upkeep and maintenance of very expensive military equipment in combat conditions.
- Maintained discipline and unit cohesiveness in high stress, dangerous environments.
- Combat Life Saver Certification. Honorably discharged .
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO05.2014
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Care Planning
- Physical Assessments
- Treatment Plan Development
- Diagnostic Tools
- Patient Care Documentation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Tripler Army Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Queens Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children
04.2019 - 03.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Apria Healthcare
05.2018 - 08.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Centura Health-Penrose St. Francis Health Services
08.2014 - 03.2018
Security Specialist/DOT Tech
Titan America
07.2007 - 11.2009
Infantry Team Leader
US Army
02.2003 - 03.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pueblo Community College
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