Victoria Mendiola
Richardson,TX
Summary
Experienced registered respiratory therapist with a background in a level one trauma center. Proficient in critical thinking, troubleshooting medical devices, patient assessments, blood gas interpretation, and administering therapeutic services. Collaborative team player trained to respond to emergent situations and perform emergent intubations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Dallas, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all procedures related to respiratory therapy.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Administered nitric oxide therapies when prescribed by a physician.
- Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
- Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
- Assist provider during bronchoscopy
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Dallas College
Dallas05-2022
Skills
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and caregiver education
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Airway Management
- Patient Education
- Tracheostomy Care
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Medication Administration
- Ventilator management
- Patient Care
- Caring Bedside Manner
- Patient and family advocacy
- Treatment Administration
- Team Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Equipment Cleaning
- Equipment Setup
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Intubation
- Emergency medical care
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Dallas College
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