Hi, I’m
Shekinah Barrientez
NEWBRAUNFELS,TX
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 13 years in critical care, emergency medicine, and pediatric intensive care. Expert in complex patient assessment, clinical documentation interpretation, and evidence-based respiratory care. Proven skills in ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Pursuing remote Utilization Management, Prior Authorization or Clinical Reviewer role to leverage clinical expertise in medical necessity determinations.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
Respiratory Therapist
04.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Reviewed complex respiratory cases and collaborated with physicians to ensure evidence-based treatment decisions.
- Provide patient and caregiver education for CPAP, BiPAP, ventilators, and respiratory equipment.
- Managed invasive and non-invasive ventilation, high-flow oxygen therapy, and tracheostomy care to optimize patient respiratory function.
- Educated patients and caregivers on CPAP, BiPAP, ventilators, and respiratory equipment to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams across ICU, ER, medical-surgical, OB, cath lab, and rehabilitation.
Methodist Healthcare System & Children's Hospital of San Antonio
Respiratory Therapist
01.2015 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Managed pediatric, neonatal, emergency, and intensive care respiratory patients.
- Reviewed physician orders and clinical documentation, ensuring timely delivery of appropriate respiratory interventions.
- Conducted arterial blood gas analysis and respiratory assessments, contributing to accurate patient evaluations.
- Responded to emergency codes and high-risk deliveries, documenting critical interventions to support patient care.
Education
St. Philip's CollegeSan Antonio
A.A.S. from Respiratory Therapy
Skills
- Ventilator & airway management
- Critical care (ICU/ER/PICU/NICU)
- Pulmonary function testing
- ECG interpretation
- Clinical documentation review
- Medical necessity assessment
- Utilization management
- Prior authorization support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Electronic medical records
- Patient education
- Respiratory care protocols
Certification
- RRT, CRT
- Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License
- BLS, PALS, NRP, ACLS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center
04.2020 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Methodist Healthcare System & Children's Hospital of San Antonio
01.2015 - 01.2020
St. Philip's College
A.A.S. from Respiratory Therapy