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Robert Duncan

Fontana,CA

Summary

Positive, empathetic, and dedicated to providing top-quality patient care. Possesses a solid understanding of respiratory therapy principles and is well-versed in administering therapeutic treatments and operating respiratory equipment. Committed to improving patient outcomes and enhancing respiratory function.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Kindred Ontario
10.2024 - Current
  • Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties
  • Trach care and trach changes
  • Use ventilators, various oxygen devices, aerosol, and breathing treatments to provide respiratory therapy.
  • Rapid response care and experience with Code Blue
  • Participated in quality assurance programs to enhance service delivery.
  • Educated patients and families about respiratory conditions and therapies.
  • Conducted tests such as EKGs and drainages.
  • Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
  • Administered pulmonary function tests and monitored changes in patient's respiratory status.
  • Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Dialmed
10.2024 - Current
  • 12-lead ECG
  • Work with patients in areas such as the emergency rooms, neonatal or pediatric intensive care, or surgical intensive care, treating conditions such as emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis, or pneumonia.
  • Rapid response care and experience with Code Blue
  • Trach care and trach changes
  • Use ventilators, various oxygen devices, aerosol, and breathing treatments to provide respiratory therapy.
  • Participated in quality assurance programs to enhance service delivery.
  • Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment
  • Educated patients and families about respiratory conditions and therapies.
  • Communicated patient progress to physicians for informed treatment decisions.
  • Conducted equipment checks to ensure safety and reliability in patient care.
  • Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.

Emergency Medical Technician

Loma Linda University Health Care
03.2020 - 03.2022
  • Provide excellent customer service.
  • Operated defibrillators to provide advanced cardiac life support during emergencies.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments, identifying underlying issues to inform treatment decisions.
  • Monitored patients for changes in vital signs, adjusting care plans as necessary.
  • Assessed patient conditions accurately, prioritizing treatment based on severity and urgency.
  • Enhanced patient care by efficiently assessing and addressing medical emergencies in high-pressure situations.
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
  • Triaged patients in emergencies based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to a maximum number of patients at once.
  • Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory

American Career College
Ontario, CA
10.2024

High School Diploma -

South Hills High School
West Covina, CA
06.2010

Skills

  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Airway management
  • Non-invasive ventilation
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Continuous positive airway pressure
  • Bronchial hygiene
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Ethics and professionalism
  • Neonatal intensive care
  • Pediatric respiratory care
  • Patient advocacy

Accomplishments

  • Resolved product issues through consumer testing.

Certification

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program), 03/24 - 03/26
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), 01/24 - 01/26
  • Fire Safety, 01/24 - 01/28
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), 12/23 - 12/25
  • BLS (Basic Life Support), 12/23 - 12/25
  • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist), 10/24 - 12/25

Licensenumber

48235

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Kindred Ontario
10.2024 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Dialmed
10.2024 - Current

Emergency Medical Technician

Loma Linda University Health Care
03.2020 - 03.2022

Associate of Science - Respiratory

American Career College

High School Diploma -

South Hills High School

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