RITCHELL DE JESUS

• Administered respiratory therapies to patients with diverse pulmonary conditions.
• Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly.
• Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health management techniques.
• Implemented best practices for equipment usage, ensuring safety and compliance.
• 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.
• Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.

Assisted in patient care management as a utilization analyst. Managed and authorized post-stabilization care at non-Kaiser facilities according to each member’s evidence of coverage. Provided 24/7 access to clinical information to support evaluation of member conditions and facilitate appropriate treatment decisions by Kaiser and non-Kaiser physicians.

Assisted in emergency room, medical-surgical unit, psychiatric ward, ICU, telemetry, and pediatrics. Performed arterial blood gas analysis, evaluated patient charts, lab results, and x-rays. Participated in physician rounds to provide suggestions for improving patient conditions. Responded to rapid response team calls throughout the facility. Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration systems, and aerosol generators according to treatment parameters. Provided emergency care, including artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation support. Inspected, cleaned, and maintained respiratory therapy equipment, ordering repairs as needed. Educated patients and families on conditions and disease management techniques for discharge care. Assisted patients with bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises. Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees and healthcare personnel.

Worked as a therapist on adult care unit such as ER, Med-Surge, CVI, CVU, ICU,

Oversaw operations in telemetry and pediatric units. Executed arterial blood gas tests, EKGs, and helium and nitrogen therapy. Educated outpatients on effective management of breathing treatments. Organized setup and sanitation of respiratory equipment. Coordinated preparation of suites for routine and interventional bronchoscopy procedures while providing technical assistance to physicians. Facilitated aerosolized medication delivery for treatment and sputum induction for diagnostic evaluation.