Adam Valenzuela
Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora,CO
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Language
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Certification
9
years of professional experience
Compassionate and experienced registered respiratory therapist specialized in medical surgical, NICU, PICU and pulmonary diagnostics. Committed in providing high standards of quality care, patient safety and delivering evidence-based care.
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Outpatient)
4 Years 2 Months- Perform respiratory diagnostic such as pulmonary function testing (spirometry, DLCO, lung volumes, helium-dilation), Exercise-induced bronchosconstriction, methacholine challenges, impulsed oscillometry, respiratory education and bronchoscopy assist.
- Educate patients and their families on medication use, airway clearance maneuvers, proper inhaler/spacer and nebulizer technique
- Contribute with interdisciplinary care team to coordinate individualized care and educations for patients and their families.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
7 Months- Assessed patient respiratory status and adjusted treatment plans based on clinical findings.
- Managed ventilator settings and monitored oxygenation for acute and critical care patients.
- Administered nebulized medications, oxygen therapy, and airway clearance treatments per provider orders.
- Obtained arterial blood gas samples and interpreted results to support care decisions.
- Collaborate to secure quality and safety at the point of care
Registered Respiratory Therapist
4 Years 10 Months- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and care teams to coordinate timely respiratory interventions and treatments.
- Responded to emergency airway situations including endotracheal intubation and provided advanced life support assistance.
- Educated patients on inhaler technique, breathing exercises, and discharge respiratory care instructions.
- Provide respiratory care in PICU, NICU and medical surgical settings for patients with chronic respiratory conditions and diseases.
- Monitor and manage patients acquiring invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, including weaning, trouble shooting, ventilator setup.
- Assist registered nurses with obtaining arterial blood gases to guide ventilator strategies or guide treatment decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Services
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Skills
Arterial blood gas analysis
Airway management
suctioning and airway clearance
Non-invasive/ invasive mechanical ventilation
Endotracheal tube care/Tracheostomy care
Pulmonary Function Testing
Patient and family education
Respiratory assessments and patient monitoring
Emergency and critical care respiratory support
Neonatal/Pediatric respiratory care
Certification
- CPFT (Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist)
- QBS certified (Qualified Bilingual Staff)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Outpatient)
Children's Hospital Colorado
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University of Colorado Denver
07.2022 - 02.2023Read More
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado
10.2017 - 08.2022Read More
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science from Health Care Services
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Pickens Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Respiratory Care
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