Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
Roxanne Pons
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Caring and compassionate respiratory therapist (RRT) trained to assess 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.
Education
Skills
Compassionate
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork
Active Listener
Detail Oriented
Basic knowledge of Spanish
Flexibility and Adaptability
Operation and Application of Respiratory Care
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Hamilton Park Nursing Home
03.2025 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Bedford Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
05.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Crown Heights Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
01.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care
Long Island University
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Bedford Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Brooklyn, NY
05.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits
- Conduct hands-on tracheostomy care and suctioning technique, airway clearance, secretion management and reinforce best practices for infection prevention and respiratory safety
Respiratory Therapist
Crown Heights Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
Brooklyn, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
Respiratory Therapist
Hamilton Park Nursing Home
Brooklyn, NY
03.2025 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients, ensuring adherence to treatment plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and oxygen levels to assess respiratory function.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment use.
Clinical Experience
- New York-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, Manhattan NY
- NYU Langone Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
- New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist hospital, Brooklyn, NY
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience