TASIRI HIXON
Respiratory Therapist
Southern California
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist, newly graduated with extensive hands-on clinical experience across diverse settings, including ICU, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, and Post-Acute Care. Expertise includes mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, airway management, ABG analysis, oxygen therapy, and pulmonary diagnostics. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and the ability to maintain composure in high-acuity environments while ensuring precise medical documentation. Previous experience in regulated, compliance-driven environments enhances reliability and accountability, fostering effective interdisciplinary collaboration in patient care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Springs, CA
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Facilitated respiratory therapy procedures in emergency department, ICU, and inpatient units to ensure optimal patient care.
- Executed administration of oxygen therapy, aerosolized medications, and physician-ordered respiratory treatments, ensuring adherence to medical protocols.
- Facilitated ventilator setup, calibration, monitoring, and troubleshooting processes.
- Performed comprehensive pulmonary diagnostics and contributed to interdisciplinary case reviews for improved treatment strategies.
- Reviewed and updated clinical records to uphold standards of continuity in patient care.
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Corona Regional Medical Center
Corona, CA
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare teams in ER, ICU, and medical-surgical settings to provide effective acute respiratory care.
- Supported execution of endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) procedures aimed at improving diagnostic accuracy in pulmonary care.
- Provided essential support for intubation, focusing on patient safety during code blue emergencies.
- Conducted arterial blood gas (ABG) draws to support accurate patient assessments and treatment decisions.
- Oversaw management of ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula systems.
- Executed tracheostomy care protocols and managed airway suctioning to ensure patient safety.
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Cedar Mountain Post-Acute & Rehabilitation
Yucaipa, CA
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Assessed patient needs and delivered tailored respiratory care interventions in post-acute and long-term care facilities.
- Supported patient care by monitoring pulmonary function and delivering oxygen therapy and aerosol treatments.
- Assisted in the management and treatment of COPD and chronic respiratory patients to improve health outcomes.
- Facilitated patient understanding of respiratory treatment equipment usage and reinforced importance of therapy adherence.
- Developed and implemented training programs focused on improving patient communication and safety protocols.
Card Services Specialist
Nations Benefits
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Administered confidential records management in alignment with HIPAA, Medicare, and MCO compliance requirements.
- Managed processing of high-volume transactions to ensure precision and reliability in financial operations.
- Analyzed and refined existing workflows, resulting in a 20% decrease in time required for issue resolution.
- Conducted thorough reviews and audits of documentation processes to uphold integrity in healthcare-adjacent systems.
- Reviewed and validated non-clinical placement roles to uphold documentation standards.
Senior Loan Processor & Account Manager
Variant Lending Group / USA Home Loans
Irvine & Foothill Ranch, CA
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Managed complex documentation pipelines requiring precision, compliance, and deadline adherence
- Conducted regulatory reviews and quality checks in high-risk environments
- Coordinated across multidisciplinary teams to ensure process accuracy
Business Development Consultant
SwagMedia LLC
Los Angeles, CA
11.2006 - 07.2019
- Directed cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives within structured, deadline-driven environments.
- Strengthened accountability in communication and decision-making processes during challenging circumstances.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College
Skills
- Mechanical ventilation (invasive & non-invasive)
- BiPAP / CPAP / High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
- Airway management & tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas (ABG) collection & interpretation
- Oxygen therapy & aerosolized medications
- Emergency response & Code Blue support
- Pulmonary diagnostics & respiratory assessments
- COPD & chronic respiratory disease management
- Patient & family education
- Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation
- HIPAA, Medicare & hospital policy compliance
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – AAP / AHA
- Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – Pending
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pending
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Desert Regional Medical Center
12.2024 - 02.2025
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Corona Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - 12.2024
Respiratory Therapist Intern
Cedar Mountain Post-Acute & Rehabilitation
07.2024 - 09.2024
Card Services Specialist
Nations Benefits
01.2023 - 06.2023
Senior Loan Processor & Account Manager
Variant Lending Group / USA Home Loans
09.2019 - 07.2022
Business Development Consultant
SwagMedia LLC
11.2006 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
American Career College