Vanessa ketchens
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional specializing in safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance, and medication distribution. Stay current with medical conditions and terminology, dedicated to ensuring patient well-being and maintaining a positive medical environment. Certified respiratory professional proficient in assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients with breathing challenges. Skilled problem-solver with excellent communication abilities, adept at building rapport with patients and earning their trust. Effectively collaborates within a medical team and proficient in educating patients and team members on administering respiratory treatments.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
CAREGIVER/ MED TECH
SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING
04.2019 - 06.2020
- Presented medication to patient and observed ingestion or other application, or administered medication, using specified procedures.
- Took vital signs or observed patient to detect response to specified types of medications and prepared report or notified designated personnel of unexpected reactions.
- Gave direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing, feeding patients, and assisting in examinations and treatments.
- Recorded and restocked medication inventories.
- Current Job (2)
CAREGIVER
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Grocery shopped, and prepared meals for residents, to ensure proper nutritional needs were received according to diet.
- Maintained and did cleaning, laundry, ironing of personal clothing.
- Maintained records of resident care, condition, progress and problems that developed.
- Reported any concerns to supervisor or case manager, to resolve any issues to promote residents to have and ensure a good quality of life.
- Current (1)
Respiratory Therapist
Southern California Hospital at Culver City
09.2021 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Work closely with doctors and nursing to improve patient care
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Brea
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
TRAINING SPECIALIST
PINNACLE COMMUNITY SERVICES
02.2017 - 05.2017
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
- Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.
- Worked with adults with mental conditions
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital South Bay
10.2008 - 05.2016
- Served as a resource for staff and patients on the safe use of supplemental oxygen, ensuring optimal therapeutic benefits.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
LITTLE CO OF MARY HOSPITAL
09.1992 - 01.2012
- Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
- Improved patient care by developing individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and evaluations.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Education
CBCS Diploma and Certification - Medical Billing And Coding
Northwest Career College
1860 E. Sahara Avenue Las Vegas Nevada 8910404.2020
Monitor Tech - undefined
Pacific Medical Training
08.2017
Graduate Certificate - Respiratory Therapy
Southland College Medical And Dental
Los Angeles, CA01-1982
Skills
- Skilled caregiver
- Comprehensive emergency room experience
- Patient-centered care
- Effective clinical decision-making
- Effective problem-solving skills
- Airway assessment
- Tracheostomy management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient instruction
- Respiratory care guidelines
Certification
- Experienced Licensed Respiratory Therapist
- CRT-Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Medication Technician
- Monitor Technician
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate
- BLS CPR
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Southern California Hospital at Culver City
09.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Brea
01.2021 - 03.2022
CAREGIVER/ MED TECH
SUNRISE SENIOR LIVING
04.2019 - 06.2020
CAREGIVER
HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
06.2017 - 06.2020
TRAINING SPECIALIST
PINNACLE COMMUNITY SERVICES
02.2017 - 05.2017
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital South Bay
10.2008 - 05.2016
RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
LITTLE CO OF MARY HOSPITAL
09.1992 - 01.2012
Monitor Tech - undefined
Pacific Medical Training
CBCS Diploma and Certification - Medical Billing And Coding
Northwest Career College
Graduate Certificate - Respiratory Therapy
Southland College Medical And Dental
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