Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Leadership Projects
Languages
References
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Vanessa Garcia

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist committed to helping improve the breathing of people with lung disease and various types of pulmonary distress. Treats a wide range of patients from premature infants to elderly people with lung disease. Delivers expert technical and physical support while assisting and encouraging patients emotionally.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Services

UC Davis Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted professional and technical personnel in observation of patients to prevent harm to patient/ staff, and to ensure safety of everyone
  • Helped ensure calm, safe setting is maintained while gaining insight into treatment options for patients

Student Respiratory Care Practitioner

Clinical Experience
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Woodland Memorial Hospital- Adult ICU
  • Mercy General Medical Center- Adult ICU
  • UC Davis Medical Center- NICU
  • Kaiser South Sacramento- Floor Care

Nursing Assistant

Home Health Aide
03.2018 - 11.2022
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.

Education

Associates of Science in Respiratory - Respiratory Care Practicioner

American River College
Sacramento, CA
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Public Health- Community Health Education

California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA
01.2017

Skills

    • EPIC Charting System
    • CERNER Charting System
    • Hamilton G-5
    • V60
    • HFNC
    • Time Management
      • Patient Safety
      • Patient Education and Counseling
      • Codes Compliance
      • Vital Sign Monitoring
      • Critical Thinking
      • Patient Care Assessment

Certification

  • BLS PROVIDER
  • ACLS PROVIDER
  • PALS PROVIDER
  • NRP PROVIDER
  • S.T.A.B.L.E PROVIDER
  • MAB PROVIDER
  • CPI PROVIDER

Affiliations

  • AARC: EST 2023
  • CSRC: EST 2023

Leadership Projects

  • Respiratory Care Club- Cohort Communication Officer
  • Organized Community Service Projects at Fairytale Town
  • Coordinated volunteers for Kaiser's Disaster Drill
  • Collaborated with Kiwanis for a spring clean-up at the Kiwanis Family House

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

References

REFERENCES UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Patient Care Services

UC Davis Medical Center
04.2023 - Current

Student Respiratory Care Practitioner

Clinical Experience
09.2022 - 11.2023

Nursing Assistant

Home Health Aide
03.2018 - 11.2022

Associates of Science in Respiratory - Respiratory Care Practicioner

American River College

Bachelor of Science - Public Health- Community Health Education

California State University, Sacramento

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