Theodore Chester
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with strong patient assessment and mechanical ventilation skills. Committed to providing critical care support and effective communication in emergency situations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Temecula Valley Hospital
Temecula, California
05.2024 - Current
- Provided respiratory therapy treatments to a diverse patient population.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting therapy as needed to optimize outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on effective respiratory health management techniques, enhancing self-care.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical respiratory support.
- Provided emergency care, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and pulmonary function testing.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Maintained and operated respiratory equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care plans with healthcare team, ensuring alignment on treatment goals.
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care plans with healthcare team, ensuring alignment on treatment goals. of patients with diverse conditions alongside physicians, nurses and support team members.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA03-2024
Skills
- Ventilation management
- Blood gas analysis
- Lung function testing
- Patient assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Critical care
- Emergency response
- Problem solving
- Cerner proficiency
- Time management
- Positive attitude
- Communication skills
Certification
- Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory Care Board of CA, EXP 6/30/2027
- Register Respiratory Therapist, National Board of Respiratory Care, EXP 3/31/2029
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, EXP 2/2028
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program, American Academy of Pediatrics
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, EXP 2/2028
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association, EXP 2/2028
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Temecula Valley Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College