Experienced Respiratory Therapist with over 18 years including leadership and management role. Knowledgeable in neonatal, pediatric and adult care. I am seeking to leverage my career as a Respiratory Care Supervisor at Kaiser Permanente
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CLINICAL SPECIALIST
ST.BERNARDINES MEDICAL CENTER
01.2022 - Current
A management role responsible for overseeing respiratory therapy services, ensuring the consistent implementation of evidence based practices, maintaining quality standards, and staying current with emerging respiratory technologies and treatment modalities. Responsibilities include managing and developing respiratory therapy staff, providing education on new treatments and interventions, and ensuring adherence to clinical and organizational standards.
Reviewed respiratory therapy billing and documentation, ensuring compliance and accuracy to support revenue cycle integrity.
Provided ongoing education to nursing staff on respiratory therapies and devices, enhancing their understanding and application of treatments and interventions.
Developed and updated respiratory care policies and procedures, aligning them with current clinical practices and regulatory requirements.
Led the development and implementation of the High Frequency Jet ventilator, creating clinical policies and procedures for standardized and safe patient care.
SUPERVISOR
LOMA LINDA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 01.2022
Advanced over 14 years from staff respiratory therapist to PICU lead and supervisor.
Provided leadership during rapid responses and critical events, supporting timely interventions and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Supported daily assignment planning and guided bedside respiratory therapists throughout the shift.
Communicated quickly and clearly with physicians, bedside care teams, managers, and directors to support coordinated respiratory care.
Proficient in the management and operation of various mechanical ventilation modes, including A/C, SIMV, PC/VC, APRV, HFO, BiPAP/CPAP, NIPPV, NAVA, PRVC, and JET ventilation.
Demonstrated skills in neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, and acute care settings.
Experienced in the application and management of advanced respiratory support modalities, including inhaled nitric oxide, and heliox therapy
Education
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE - RESPIRATORY CARE
CRAFTON HILL COLLEGE
YUCAIPA, CA
05-2008
Associate of Science - General Studies
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
05-2006
Skills
Skilled in assessing patient response to respiratory therapies, adjusting ventilator settings and modalities as clinically indicated, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
Experienced in providing respiratory support across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations in both routine and high acuity clinical settings
Participed in developing respiratory care policies and procedures to promote patient safety
conducting respiratory care audits and billing reviews to ensure accurate documentation and compliance
Certification
Respiratory Care Practitioner, RCP National Board for Respiratory Care Neonatal Resuscitation Program Pediatric Advanced Life Support Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Basic Life Support
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