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Steven Figueroa

Rego Park,ny

Summary

Committed and compassionate Respiratory Therapist student with experience in both pediatric and adult care settings. Skilled in conducting respiratory assessments, managing ventilators, and providing emergency respiratory care efficiently. Strengths include strong analytical abilities to evaluate patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and adapt interventions based on patient responses. Contributed to improving patient outcomes through diligent application of advanced respiratory techniques and collaborative healthcare team engagement.

Work History

Respiratory Therapy Student

Staten Island University Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assisted with intubations, ventilator management, bronchoscopies, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomies and other related procedures.
  • Performed arterial blood gas (ABG) draws from patients, utilizing ultrasound guidance for accuracy and patient comfort.
  • Collected blood samples from arterial lines and Swan-Ganz catheters for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Processed and analyzed blood samples using point-of-care blood gas analyzers to assess patient status and guide treatment.
  • Performed patient extubations, monitoring for respiratory stability, and providing post-extubation care.
  • Gained experience in various ICU settings, working with diverse patient populations and managing complex respiratory conditions
  • Labor and delivery experience

Respiratory Therapy Student

Weil cornell NYP/ Cohen Hospital
  • Set up and managed ventilators in the cardiothoracic Unit (CTU) following heart procedures to optimize patient respiratory support.
  • Prepared and administered nitric oxide therapy for post-cardiac surgery patients
  • Completed rotations in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), gaining hands-on experience in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care.
  • Gained experience in various ICU settings, working with diverse patient populations and managing complex respiratory conditions

Respiratory Therapy Student

Bellevue Hospital
  • Performed extubations on a neonate and a pediatric patient, ensuring proper post-extubation monitoring and respiratory support.
  • Managed tracheostomy care, including suctioning, cleaning, and maintenance, for patients in critical care settings.
  • Assisted with intubations for neonate and pediatric patients in critical care settings, ensuring airway management and patient safety.
  • Performed chest physiotherapy modalities such as percussion, vibration, postural drainage.

Respiratory Therapy Student

St Luke's Morningside Hospital
  • Administered aerosolized medication treatments including bronchodilators and antibiotics.
  • Utilized ventilators, oxygen concentrators, CPAP and BIPAP machines, nebulizers. to treat respiratory diseases.
  • Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Care

Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
05-2025

Skills

  • Ventilator management
  • Arterial blood gas
  • Airway clearance techniques
  • Patient assessment
  • Oxygen administration
  • Patient education
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Respiratory equipment maintenance
  • Emergency response readiness
  • Time management
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

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