Sara Escalante
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with expertise in ventilator management, airway clearance techniques, medication management in patients who have lung and heart conditions. A compassionate Therapist who enjoys every aspect of her career and loves working with every entity to ensure the best patient care and outcomes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Shannon Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients based on physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans to optimize respiratory function and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients with respiratory conditions.
- Educated patients and families on the proper use of respiratory equipment and home care techniques such as using home units, or spacers with inhalers, when to take medication at home and ensuring patients rinse their mouths while taking certain medications.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as ventilator management, and intubations.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses for example Asthma and COPD.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Rehab
Hednricks
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed personalized workout plans for patients, enhancing their quality of life through targeted support.
- Patients were closely monitored by staff for several weeks. Care was either extended or the patient was able to graduate from pulmonary rehab.
- Conducted 6-minute walks to assess O2 therapy needs during workouts, ensuring appropriate support for patients both in facility and at home.
- Provided support during cardioversions to ensure patient safety and comfort. at any point throughout the day when Respiratory was needed.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lincare
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Setup patients with home ventilators, bipaps, cpaps and INR machines.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted home units and plans based on clinical observations and physician orders promptly.
- Managed inventory of respiratory supplies and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure patient usage and safety of home equipment.
Emergency Room Sitter
Shannon Medical Center
01.2016 - 07.2021
- Provided compassionate care and supervision to patients, undergoing psychiatric evaluation or suicidal and homicidal ideation while ensuring safety and comfort.
- Ensured patient was not a danger to themselves or others.
- Monitored patient progress, reporting changes to medical staff promptly for optimal treatment.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Howard College
San Angelo, TX05-2021
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy care
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Bronchial hygiene
- Endotracheal intubation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory medication administration
- Patient education
- Patient care documentation
- Care plan management
- Medication administration
- Ventilator management
- Oxygen therapy
- Caring bedside manner
- Critical care support
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Shannon Medical Center
02.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Rehab
Hednricks
09.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lincare
07.2021 - 07.2022
Emergency Room Sitter
Shannon Medical Center
01.2016 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Howard College