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Rosa Beristain

Rosa Beristain

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.

Work History

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Beacon Three Rivers Health
02.2022 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Oversaw all hospital units, 1 therapist per shift facility.

Medical Assistant

Ascension Borgess Family and Internal Medicine
06.2021 - 02.2022
  • Interview patients to gather medical information
  • Record vital statistics or other health information
  • Explain technical medical information to patients
  • Clean medical equipment
  • Give medications or immunizations
  • Prepare patient treatment areas for use
  • Collect biological specimens from patients
  • Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms
  • Dispose of biomedical waste in accordance with standards.

Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Sparrow Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2020
  • Administered aerosolized breathing treatments
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment such as Bipap, Cpap and Hi-flow.
  • Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment
  • Treat chronic diseases or disorders such as COPD.
  • Record patient medical histories
  • Follow protocols or regulations for healthcare activities
  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
  • Verify that medical activities or operations meet standards
  • Treated patients with acute illnesses such as pneumonia and Covid-19.

Respiratory Therapy

Externship, Sparrow Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Update and maintain Medical Facility records
  • Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities
  • Gather medical information from patient histories
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment.

Education

Associates of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2020

Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined

Sanford-Brown College
Grand Rapids, MI
2011

Skills

  • Airway Management
  • Mechanical Ventilation
  • Lung Expansion Therapy
  • Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology
  • Medical Gases/Aerosol & Humidity
  • Noninvasive ventilation
  • Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
  • Resuscitation
  • Patient Charting
  • EKG testing

Additional Information

  • CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Beacon Three Rivers Health
02.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

Ascension Borgess Family and Internal Medicine
06.2021 - 02.2022

Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Sparrow Hospital
08.2020 - 11.2020

Respiratory Therapy

Externship, Sparrow Hospital
03.2020 - 06.2020

Associates of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Independence University

Medical Assistant Diploma - undefined

Sanford-Brown College
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