Administered prescribed medications following policy and procedures under supervision of licensed respiratory therapists.
Performed physical assessment and assessed patient respiratory health such as breath sounds, monitoring oxygen saturation levels, checking for pedal edema, patient capillary refill.
Instructed patients on correct use of respiratory equipment such as how to use an inhaler and spacer, nebulizers, incentive spirometry, MetaNeb, and airway clearance systems.
Assisted in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Identified patient needs and desires and communicated to healthcare professionals.
Practice and familiarize how to set up ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP
Practice arterial blood punctures as well as interpret blood chemistry.
ICU and NICU Rotation
St. Josephs Hospital
09.2023 - 11.2023
Managed patients on the ventilator and assessed waveforms and any abnormalities with patient and ventilator synchrony.
Instructed patients on correctly use CPAP and BiPAP
Assisted in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage through the endotracheal tube.
Sterilize and change patient's tracheostomy tube and stoma site.
Interpret and adjust accordingly to patient's blood chemistry.
Complete assessment on newborn's history and physical examination.
Change face mask for newborn's on bubble CPAP and heated high flow nasal cannulas, as well as making correct adjustments in oxygenation, flow, and pressure.
ICU Rotation
The Medical Center of Aurora
01.2024 - 03.2024
Perform and instruct patients in bronchopulmonary drainage lung expansion therapy such as positive expiratory pressure (PEP) and flutter therapy.
Identify patient-ventilator asynchrony's and implement the appropriate changes.
Disinfected respiratory equipment to minimize potential cross-contamination.
Transport patients safely for MRI or CT scans.
Identify when a patient is ready to be extubated and perform extubation in an appropriate manner.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Respiratory Care
Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO
05.2024
High School Diploma -
Smoky Hill High School
Aurora, CO
05.2018
Skills
Supportive and team-oriented
Eager to expand knowledge
Satisfactory patient bed-side manners
Drug administration trained
Prioritize patient advocacy
Friendly and positive attitude
Knowledgeable in respiratory and cardiovascular system
Hard work ethic
Flexible schedule
Honest and trustworthy
Capable in respiratory equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
Certification
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
ACLS certified
BLS certified
Work Experience
Super Target, May 2022 - Current
Stock general merchandise, work as a cashier, as well as assist guests with prices and location of items they need.
HVAC Technician, June 2022 - October 2022
Service all air conditioning unit's for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in Colorado. Job consisted on cleaning and replacing air filters as well as repairing necessary parts for the air conditioner.
Timeline
ICU Rotation
The Medical Center of Aurora
01.2024 - 03.2024
ICU and NICU Rotation
St. Josephs Hospital
09.2023 - 11.2023
Floor Rotation
Lutheran Medical Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Advanced Respiratory Care