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Samantha Valdez

Kingwood

Summary

Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Texas Children’s Hospital, excelling in ventilator management and patient assessment. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and meticulous documentation. Committed to optimizing respiratory therapy outcomes while fostering a supportive environment for patients and families. ACLS and BLS certified.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Texas Children’s Hospital
08.2023 - Current
  • Performed various technical duties to administer respiratory therapy treatments to assigned patients and monitored patients’ assessment and airway.
  • Performed respiratory therapy procedures and treatments according to physician orders and performed routine check-ups.
  • Administered breathing treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological.
  • Discreetly recorded patient information in an electronic-based system.
  • Greeted patients daily and helped them maintain a positive attitude during their stay at the hospital.
  • Explained therapies were applied thoroughly in a way they could understand.
  • ACLS and BLS, NRP

Student Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Hermann (Memorial City), Methodist (Woodlands), Texas Children’s Hospital (Med Centre), Conroe Regional, Chi St. Luke’s (Woodlands)
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Administered respiratory therapy treatments according to physician orders and monitored patient assessments.
  • Executed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted with breathing exercises for optimal recovery.
  • Recorded patient information discreetly in an electronic system to ensure accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Facilitated daily interactions with patients to foster a positive hospital experience.
  • Explained therapy procedures clearly to enhance patient understanding and compliance.
  • Maintained certification in ACLS, BLS, and NRP for emergency response readiness.

Leasing Consultant

Discovery at Kingwood
10.2016 - 09.2017
  • Greeted, qualified and closed on sales of residential apartments to prospective clients
  • Demonstrated model units and inspected customer units before and after rental
  • Communicated and implemented community policies
  • Coordinated maintenance requests with maintenance team and assured completion of needed work
  • Performed administrative duties as defined by corporate policies and procedures
  • Established and maintained positive customer relationships
  • Demonstrated a positive and professional attitude with clients, co-workers and manager

Lead Quality Technician

Kingwood Medical Center
10.2012 - 09.2016
  • Responsible for optimizing all machines that contain medication in hospital. In charge of our two off-site facilities ensuring that they have all medications needed to perform their job efficiently. I’m responsible for making sure that no medication or crash cart in the hospital goes expired as well as ensuring that all medications are disposed of properly.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
11.2025

Associates of Science - Respiratory Care

Lonestar College
Kingwood, TX
01.2023

Associates of Arts -

Lonestar College
Kingwood, TX
05.2011

High School Diploma -

Humble High School
05.2007

Pharmacy Technician Certification -

Lonestar College
Kingwood, TX

Skills

  • Ventilator management and troubleshooting
  • Arterial blood gas analysis
  • Patient assessment and monitoring
  • Time management
  • Communication and documentation
  • Respiratory therapy techniques
  • Electronic health records management

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Texas Children’s Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Student Respiratory Therapist

Memorial Hermann (Memorial City), Methodist (Woodlands), Texas Children’s Hospital (Med Centre), Conroe Regional, Chi St. Luke’s (Woodlands)
06.2021 - 05.2023

Leasing Consultant

Discovery at Kingwood
10.2016 - 09.2017

Lead Quality Technician

Kingwood Medical Center
10.2012 - 09.2016

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

Grand Canyon University

Associates of Science - Respiratory Care

Lonestar College

Associates of Arts -

Lonestar College

High School Diploma -

Humble High School

Pharmacy Technician Certification -

Lonestar College