Ted Gamboa
Colorado Springs,Colorado
Summary
Accomplished Registered Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at UC Health Memorial Hospital Central, adept in ventilator management and demonstrating strong clinical judgment. Excelled in patient and caregiver education, significantly improving patient outcomes. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams, ensuring high standards of care and compliance.
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 19 years of experience in Acute healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
04.2019 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Completed continued education units annually to stay current with respiratory therapy advancements and maintain compliance with administrative regulations.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Premier Medical Corporation
12.2012 - 04.2019
- Perform daily respiratory assessments for patients that reside in Skilled Nursing Facilities and private residences.
- Set up and maintained PAP machines and home ventilators.
- Provided trach education to staff administrators, RN's, family members and patients. Including oxygen safety and disease processes like COPD.
- Maintained monthly respiratory supplies and equipment for Colorado Springs office.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Medical Center of El Paso
04.2005 - 12.2012
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Level one Trauma Center
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Technology
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX05-2005
Skills
- Patient care documentation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Care Plan Management
- Outpatient Care
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Medication Administration
- Oxygen therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Airway Management
- Clinical Decision Making
- Ventilator management
- Endotracheal intubation
- Patient Education
- Electronic Medical Records
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Equipment Cleaning
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
UC Health Memorial Hospital Central
04.2019 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Premier Medical Corporation
12.2012 - 04.2019
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University Medical Center of El Paso
04.2005 - 12.2012
Associate of Science - Respiratory Technology
El Paso Community College
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