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Scarlett Gonzalez

Hialeah,FL

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at various hospitals, excelling in ventilator management and Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective airway management and comprehensive care plans. Skilled in medication administration and clinical decision-making, consistently delivering high-quality respiratory care in acute settings.

Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 14 years of experience in acute emergency healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Northshore Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Jackson South Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Kendall Regional Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2023

ER

TRAUMA ICU

ICU

FLOOR CARE

  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sister Emmanuel Hospital
02.2011 - 03.2017
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
  • Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Campus

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
06-2011

High School Diploma -

Miami Springs Senior High
Miami, FL
06-1999

Skills

  • Patient and caregiver education
  • Respiratory equipment setup
  • Patient care documentation
  • Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Ventilator management
  • Patient education
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Medication administration
  • Clinical decision making
  • Airway management
  • Outpatient care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Physical assessments
  • Drug administration trained
  • Intubation
  • First aid and CPR
  • Patient care
  • Mechanical ventilation management
  • Pulse oximetry
  • Emergency medical care
  • Infection control

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Northshore Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Jackson South Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2023

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Kendall Regional Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2023

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Sister Emmanuel Hospital
02.2011 - 03.2017

Associate of Science - Medical Campus

Miami Dade College

High School Diploma -

Miami Springs Senior High
Scarlett Gonzalez