Victoria Parra
San Benito,TX
Summary
Confident and well-trained Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in diverse modalities for managing respiratory symptoms, assessing patients and treating conditions. Analytical in approaching problems to meet patients' needs and achieve optimal outcomes. State-registered, fully registered and ready for fast-paced, challenging work. Hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive and punctual. Works well within team settings. Excellent sales, service and communication skills. Focused on building customer loyalty with a relationship-oriented approach. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
VBMC
03.2024 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive respiratory care plans and interventions.
Personal Shopper
HEB Grocery Store
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
- Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
- Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
- Recommended alternative products or options when specific items were out of stock or unavailable.
Cashier
HEB Grocery Store
06.2017 - 05.2021
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons
Personal Shopper
HEB Grocery Store
03.2018 - 10.2020
- Bagged groceries carefully to keep products in perfect condition, separated fragile products and kept frozen and perishable foods cold or fresh
- Secured and stored items until customer pickup
- Maintained positive relationships with grocery store personnel by being consistently professional and friendly
- Suggested comparable products to replace out-of-stock items
- Communicated with customer to confirm clarity of order, shopped at additional stores if necessary and expedited order transfer to delivery driver
- Asked store associates for help locating missing products
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Texas Southmost College
Brownsville, TX05.2023
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Texas State Technical College
Harlingen, TX12.2016
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Information Gathering
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient care documentation
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient and caregiver education
- Emergency medical care
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Patient and family advocacy
- Customer Service Excellence
- Time Management Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Organization
- Decision Making
- Oral Communication
- Problem Solving
- Order Packaging
- Payment Processing
- Cash Handling
- Customer Assistance
- Credit and Cash Transactions
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, 2023
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
VBMC
03.2024 - Current
Personal Shopper
HEB Grocery Store
09.2023 - 03.2024
Personal Shopper
HEB Grocery Store
03.2018 - 10.2020
Cashier
HEB Grocery Store
06.2017 - 05.2021
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Texas State Technical College
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner, 2023
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Texas Southmost College
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