Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Selcio W Obleda

Norwalk,CT

Summary

OBJECTIVES: Seeking a Respiratory Therapist position in which I can fully utilize my knowledge and skills as well as facing new challenges and responsibilities.

Overview

1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

ST. JOHN'S RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL
Yonkers, NY.
02.1997 - Current
  • Work Experience. Management of artificial airways and mechanical ventilation (Bella Vista, Puritan Bennett 840, Esprit, LTV 1200, and BiPAP) on patients in critical care units.
  • Execute mechanical ventilator weaning protocols utilizing information from arterial blood gas analysis.
  • Respond to all emergencies to maintain patient airway and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitative efforts, intubations assistance, extubations and ABG.
  • Provide various modes of respiratory care to adult and geriatric populations within as ordered by physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant
  • Experience in managing High Flow system.
  • Test and maintain respiratory therapy machines and equipment on a regular basis.
  • Train, coach, and mentor new hires to ensure compliance with organizations policies and procedures
  • Diagnostic Technician - Perform pulmonary function testing and methacholine challenges.

Arterial blood gas analysis.

  • Respond to all emergencies to maintain patient airway and initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitative efforts, intubations assistance, extubations and ABG.
  • Provide various modes of respiratory care to adult and geriatric populations within as ordered by physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant
  • Experience in managing High Flow system.
  • Test and maintain respiratory therapy machines and equipment on a regular basis.
  • Train, coach, and mentor new hires to ensure compliance with organizations policies and procedures
  • Diagnostic Technician - Perform pulmonary function testing, methacholine challenges.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

ADIRA NURSING HOME
Yonkers, NY.
06.2010 - 06.2019
  • Per-diem position at night as a Respiratory Therapist.
  • Managed a ten to fifteen vent unit.
  • Performed rounds, managed, maintained LTV-1200 mechanical vents, BIPAP'S
  • Performed tracheotomy care, administered medication, ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems.

Respiratory Therapist

St. Mary's Children's Hospital
Queens, New York
06.2023 - Current
  • Per-diem position as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  • Conduct therapeutic procedures with treatment methods and equipment. Bronchopulmonary drainage, using IPV, and Cough Assist.
  • Trach change performed regularly, maintain a patent airway.
  • Assisted in emergency situations by providing immediate respiratory support as needed.
  • Maintain and calibrate respiratory equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators LTV, Bocsn and handle associated critical care duties.
  • Interact with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
  • Document patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records accurately.

Education

Associates - Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy

WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE-SUNY

Skills

  • AS Degree in Respiratory Therapy
  • Registered and Licensed Respiratory Therapist
  • Diagnostic Technician
  • Member of AARC: American Association for Respiratory Care
  • Good work ethics with great attention to detail
  • Bi-lingual in English and Spanish

Certification

  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist, 1996
  • NBRC - National Board for Respiratory Care
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program
  • BLS - Basic Life Support


Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

St. Mary's Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Registered Respiratory Therapist

ADIRA NURSING HOME
06.2010 - 06.2019

Registered Respiratory Therapist

ST. JOHN'S RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL
02.1997 - Current

Associates - Applied Science, Respiratory Therapy

WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE-SUNY
Selcio W Obleda