TIFFANY PHALAVISAY
Riverside,CA
Summary
/ Compassionate, level-headed Respiratory Therapist responsible for evaluating and treating pulmonary/cardiac disease patients for rehabilitation services. Has over 5 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist working in a inpatient and outpatient care facilities. Strong ability to coordinate all components for plan of treatment care, to utilize the best possible ensure outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Cedars-Sinai Medical Group
08.2023 - Current
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
- Educated patient and family on patient's illness and available remedies.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
CARE CENTER
04.2022 - Current
- Set up and maintain mechanical ventilation equipment as ordered by physician and assisting in weaning and discontinuance as ordered by physician
- Administer oxygen therapy and respiratory medications as ordered by physician
- Assess resident condition and provide tracheostomy care per facility policy
- Routine airway management, oral/tracheostomy suctioning, monthly tracheostomy changes
- Provide education to patient and family regarding respiratory condition with new orders as well as discharge teaching
- Documentation and maintaining patient information, collaborating with nursing team to integrate respiratory care functions into day-to-day nursing practice
LEAD RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
10.2019 - 04.2022
- VALLEY CORF PULMONARY REHABILITATION
- Educated patients with breathing exercises and breathing coordination with exercise equipment and teaching patients how to utilize coping techniques with shortness of breath
- Advise patients with awareness of their lungs and diseases, with importance of exercise, diet, activity, hygiene, and infection control and prevention
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary
- Document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes
- Consult or coordinate with other rehabilitative professionals including physicians, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, or medical technicians
- Develop comprehensive plans for immediate and long-term rehabilitation including therapeutic exercise; pulmonary therapy; counseling; cognitive retraining; patient, family or caregiver education; or community reintegration
- Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness
- Conducted pulmonary function testing and assisted in the evaluation of patients for respiratory therapy
- Assisted and educated patients with the proper use of respiratory therapy equipment, such as inhalers, pulse oximeter readings, incentive spirometers, and benefits of medical respiratory devices such as PEP, Peak flow, and sanitizing nasal cannulas and handling portable oxygen concentrators.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
BURBANK THERAPY CENTER PULMONARY REHABILITATION
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Educated patients with breathing exercises and breathing coordination with exercise equipment and teaching patients how to utilize coping techniques with shortness of breath
- Advise patients with awareness of their lungs and diseases, with importance of exercise, diet, activity, hygiene, and infection control and prevention
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary
- Document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes
- Consult or coordinate with other rehabilitative professionals including physicians, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, or medical technicians
- Develop comprehensive plans for immediate and long-term rehabilitation including therapeutic exercise; pulmonary therapy; counseling; cognitive retraining; patient, family or caregiver education; or community reintegration
- Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness
- Conducted pulmonary function testing and assisted in the evaluation of patients for respiratory therapy
- Assisted and educated patients with the proper use of respiratory therapy equipment, such as inhalers, pulse oximeter readings, incentive spirometers, and benefits of medical respiratory devices such as PEP, Peak flow, and sanitizing nasal cannulas and handling portable oxygen concentrators.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
RAPID THERAPY PULMONARY
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Educated patients with breathing exercises and breathing coordination with exercise equipment and teaching patients how to utilize coping techniques with shortness of breath
- Advise patients with awareness of their lungs and diseases, with importance of exercise, diet, activity, hygiene, and infection control and prevention
- Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results
- Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary
- Document examination results, treatment plans, and patients' outcomes
- Consult or coordinate with other rehabilitative professionals including physicians, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, or medical technicians
- Develop comprehensive plans for immediate and long-term rehabilitation including therapeutic exercise; pulmonary therapy; counseling; cognitive retraining; patient, family or caregiver education; or community reintegration
- Plan, implement, or administer health programs or standards in hospitals, businesses, or communities for prevention or treatment of injury or illness
- Conducted pulmonary function testing and assisted in the evaluation of patients for respiratory therapy
- Assisted and educated patients with the proper use of respiratory therapy equipment, such as inhalers, pulse oximeter readings, incentive spirometers, and benefits of medical respiratory devices such as PEP, Peak flow, and sanitizing nasal cannulas and handling portable oxygen concentrators
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Education
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE -
RESPIRATORY THERAPY, CALIFORNIA COLLEGE SAN DIEGO
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ETIWANDA HIGH SCHOOL
Skills
- Patient Care
- Equipment Setup
- Patient Advocacy
- Treatment Plan Development
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Team Collaboration
Certification
Registered RT: Nov 2024
Certified RT: Nov 2023
Basic Life Support (BLS): Feb 2024
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Cedars-Sinai Medical Group
08.2023 - Current
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
CARE CENTER
04.2022 - Current
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
BURBANK THERAPY CENTER PULMONARY REHABILITATION
01.2020 - 05.2021
LEAD RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
10.2019 - 04.2022
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
RAPID THERAPY PULMONARY
05.2019 - 10.2019
ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE -
RESPIRATORY THERAPY, CALIFORNIA COLLEGE SAN DIEGO
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ETIWANDA HIGH SCHOOL
Registered RT: Nov 2024
Certified RT: Nov 2023
Basic Life Support (BLS): Feb 2024
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
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