Roberto Lacayo
San Antonio
Summary
Experienced in administering respiratory therapies within hospice care settings, focusing on individualized patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams to develop tailored treatment plans. Proficient in educating patients and families on respiratory treatments, equipment usage, and disease processes, ensuring comprehensive understanding and adherence to prescribed therapies. Skilled in maintaining and calibrating respiratory equipment, monitoring vital signs, and evaluating treatment effectiveness to optimize patient outcomes. Demonstrated commitment to professional development through participation in continuing education programs relevant to respiratory care practices.
Highly skilled Respiratory Care Practitioner with comprehensive knowledge in respiratory therapy and patient assessment. Experience includes providing direct care, respiratory treatments, airway management, and monitoring patients under supervision. Strengths lie in strong clinical judgment, ability to work as part of interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and commitment to patient comfort. Previous roles have impacted positively on patient outcomes through provision of high-quality respiratory care services.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Magnolia Hospice
San Antonio
06.2023 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients in hospice care settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory treatments and equipment use.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Assisted with end-of-life care by providing compassionate support to families.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records.
- Responded promptly to changes in patient conditions during home visits.
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
- Administered aerosolized medications via various delivery systems including metered dose inhalers nebulizers, dry powder inhalers, as prescribed by physicians.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records and treatments provided.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in respiratory care practices by attending seminars and conferences.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each patient based on physician orders and assessments.
- Improved patients' respiratory condition symptoms through effective treatment plans.
- Educated staff members on new respiratory equipment or procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapies administered to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
- Provided education to families regarding disease processes, home care needs, medication administration .
- Assessed and monitored patient's response to treatments, including vital signs.
- Participated in continuing education programs relevant to Respiratory Care Practitioner field.
- Conducted airway clearance techniques such as chest physiotherapy, percussion, vibration and postural drainage.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Instructed patients on proper use of nebulizers, oxygen therapy, CPAP and BiPAP devices and other related equipment.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
San Antonio
01.2006 - 09.2023
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients in hospice care settings.
- Monitored patient vital signs and oxygen levels for health assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
New Way DME
San Antonio
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients in hospice care settings.
- Monitored patient vital signs and oxygen levels for health assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory treatments and equipment use.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Assisted with end-of-life care by providing compassionate support to families.
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
- Administered aerosolized medications via various delivery systems including metered dose inhalers nebulizers, dry powder inhalers, as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored ventilator settings according to established protocols and adjusted accordingly when needed.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in respiratory care practices by attending seminars and conferences.
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each patient based on physician orders and assessments.
- Improved patients' respiratory condition symptoms through effective treatment plans.
- Educated staff members on new respiratory equipment or procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all tasks related to respiratory care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapies administered to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
- Provided education to families regarding disease processes, home care needs, medication administration .
- Dispensed medical gases including oxygen, nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide per physician orders.
- Participated in continuing education programs relevant to Respiratory Care Practitioner field.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
- Instructed patients on proper use of nebulizers, oxygen therapy, CPAP and BiPAP devices and other related equipment.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
San Antonio
05.1988 - 06.2006
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients in hospice care settings.
- Monitored patient vital signs and oxygen levels for health assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory treatments and equipment use.
- Maintained and calibrated respiratory equipment for optimal performance.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records.
- Responded promptly to changes in patient conditions during home visits.
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
- Administered aerosolized medications via various delivery systems including metered dose inhalers nebulizers, dry powder inhalers, as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitored ventilator settings according to established protocols and adjusted accordingly when needed.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department to improve overall patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records and treatments provided.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in respiratory care practices by attending seminars and conferences.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis, evaluating results for accuracy and making necessary adjustments to ventilator settings or treatments as needed.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each patient based on physician orders and assessments.
- Improved patients' respiratory condition symptoms through effective treatment plans.
- Educated staff members on new respiratory equipment or procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all tasks related to respiratory care.
- Performed pulmonary function tests such as spirometry and peak flow measurements.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of therapies administered to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.
- Provided education to families regarding disease processes, home care needs, medication administration .
- Assessed and monitored patient's response to treatments, including vital signs.
- Dispensed medical gases including oxygen, nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide per physician orders.
- Participated in continuing education programs relevant to Respiratory Care Practitioner field.
- Conducted airway clearance techniques such as chest physiotherapy, percussion, vibration and postural drainage.
- Provided respiratory care services to acutely ill patients in intensive care units.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and instructed patients in breathing exercises.
- Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
- Instructed patients on proper use of nebulizers, oxygen therapy, CPAP and BiPAP devices and other related equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Education
Certification For Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Care Practitioner
Texas Department of Health
San Antonio12-1987
M.D. - Internal Medicine
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara
Guadalajara Mexico12-1985
Skills
- Respiratory therapy
- Patient assessment
- Mechanical ventilation
- Oxygen therapy
- Equipment maintenance
- Patient education
- Aerosolized medication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- End-of-life care
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Medical equipment maintenance
- Diagnosing conditions
- Neonatal care
- Assessing patients
- Ventilator management
- Educating patients
- Developing patient care plans
- Respiratory monitoring
- Clinical decision making
- Staff education and training
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory medical equipment
- Pediatric care
- Ethical practice
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Bronchial hygiene
- Respiratory treatments
- Tracheostomy care
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Magnolia Hospice
06.2023 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
New Way DME
06.2018 - 08.2021
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care
01.2006 - 09.2023
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Methodist Hospital Healthcare System
05.1988 - 06.2006
Certification For Respiratory Care Practitioner - Respiratory Care Practitioner
Texas Department of Health
M.D. - Internal Medicine
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara