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Samuel Tekeste Kifle

Alameda,CA

Summary

"Compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist skilled in patient assessment, ventilator management, and emergency care. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, with a proven ability to work effectively under pressure to ensure optimal patient outcomes."

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trainee

Carrington College
Pleasant Hill, CA
03.2023 - Current
  • - Operated mechanical ventilators in critical care, including Servo-I, Servo-U, Hamilton G5, and PB 980
  • - Managed noninvasive ventilators (V60, CPAP) and oxygen therapy
  • - Performed arterial blood gas sampling, assisted with intubation/extubation
  • - Supported emergency response teams in stabilizing critically ill patients and ensuring accurate documentation

Share Ride Giver

Self-Employed
06.2021 - Current
  • - Managed customer relations and timely transportation services while ensuring safe and efficient travel.

Shipping Manager Assistant

BWAY Corp.
South Brunswick Township, NJ
10.2017 - 05.2021
  • - Coordinated daily operations and assisted with shipping logistics and supply chain management.

Pharmacy Technician

Sembel Hospita
Asmara, Eritrea
08.2011 - 08.2015
  • Conducted medication therapy management sessions under the guidance of a pharmacist.

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Carrington College of Respiratory Care
10.2024

Associate Degree - Pharmacy Technician

College of Health Science
Asmara, Eritrea
01.2011

Associate Degree - Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN)

Nursing College
Asmara, Eritrea
01.2004

Skills

  • Kaiser San Jose in high-acuity ICU settings, 168 clinical hours
  • St Rose Hospital ICU experience 168 clinical hours
  • Generations Walnut Creek, sub-acute care, 144 clinical hours
  • Westwood Post Acute, San Jose, 144 clinical hours

Certification

  • NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • RCB California License (Pending)
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP Certified
  • Reproductive Health Commodities Security – LMIS, UNFPA (October 2007)
  • DOTS Management of Tuberculosis Workshop, Ministry of Health (March 2007)
  • Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV, UNICEF/USAID/FHI (July-August 2005)

Languages

- English: Excellent (Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening), Italian: Excellent (Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening), - Tigrigna: Excellent (Mother Tongue), - Amharic & Arabic: Communication Level

Languages

English
Full Professional
Italian
Full Professional
Tigrigna
Native/ Bilingual
Amharic
Limited
Arabic
Limited

Timeline

Trainee

Carrington College
03.2023 - Current

Share Ride Giver

Self-Employed
06.2021 - Current

Shipping Manager Assistant

BWAY Corp.
10.2017 - 05.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Sembel Hospita
08.2011 - 08.2015

Associate of Science - Respiratory Care

Carrington College of Respiratory Care

Associate Degree - Pharmacy Technician

College of Health Science

Associate Degree - Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN)

Nursing College
Samuel Tekeste Kifle