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Silvia Perez

Hacienda Heights,CA

Summary

Seeking an opportunity for a Respiratory Therapist II position. while staying Motivated, compassionate and caring individual with the capability of quickly mastering a job’s objective. Offering 14 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Flexible and versatile. Competent individual with excellent communication and time management skills.

Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
07.2011 - Current
  • Assist patients with any respiratory problems they may encounter.
  • Coach and educate patients on respiratory treatment plan/medications.
  • Chart patients; vitals, goals and plans in a timely manner.
  • Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
  • Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.

Student Aid and Program Assistant

ELAC
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • Assisted Deans with any matters possible to maintain superior academic operations.
  • Researched and gathered information to enable Deans to be well prepared for work related trips.
  • Created lists of any changes made on campus to provide students with correct and accurate information.
  • Informed students if any academic changes pertaining to faculty, scheduling and changes in locations.
  • Supported planning and coordination of child Development program and associated activities.
  • Implemented centralized record-keeping system to improve overall data accuracy and accessibility for team members.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new student workers and volunteers, ensuring high level of program delivery.

Mc Donalds

Manager
02.2004 - 03.2007
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.

Education

High School Diploma -

Elizabeth Learning Center
Cudahy, CA
01.2005

Associates in Science - Respiratory Therapy

East Los Angeles College
Monterrey Park, CA
01.2011

Skills

  • Works well under pressure
  • Fluent in both English and Spanish
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient health/safety
  • Secretion clearance management
  • Aerosol drug administration
  • Patient and family education
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Bronchial hygiene
  • Airway management
  • Pediatric respiratory care
  • Clinical decision making
  • Ventilator management

Certification

  • RRT - Expires November 2026
  • RCP - Expires February 2026
  • BLS Card - Expires April 2027
  • PALS Card - Expires August 2027

Professional Experience

  • UNITS
  • Medical ICU.
  • Neuro/Trauma ICU
  • ER/Rapid Response.
  • Adult Cardiac Thoracic.
  • Surgical ICU.
  • Pediatric ICU/Peds. Cardiothoracic ICU.
  • Transport Team (3 years of experience).
  • VENTILATORS
  • Servo i.
  • Puritan Bennett 840.
  • Puritan Bennett 980.
  • Avea.
  • Smith MRI.
  • LTV 1200.
  • AIRWAY CLEARENCE
  • Metaneb.
  • Vest.
  • IPV.
  • Cough Assist.
  • Frequencer.
  • GASES
  • Nitric. (delivery with mechanical ventilators and High Flow Cannula, NC)
  • Heliox.
  • Oxygen (High Flow nasal cannula, cool/Heated Aerosol, Bipap)

Timeline

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
07.2011 - Current

Student Aid and Program Assistant

ELAC
01.2007 - 01.2011

Mc Donalds

Manager
02.2004 - 03.2007

Associates in Science - Respiratory Therapy

East Los Angeles College

High School Diploma -

Elizabeth Learning Center

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