Virginia Eskandari
La Crescenta,CA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a proven track record at Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, excelling in patient care and emergency response. Skilled in advanced cardiac life support and renowned for exceptional compassion and empathy. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes through effective collaboration and innovative respiratory therapy techniques. Offering foundation in healthcare principles with commitment to learning and growing in health care field. Brings ability to quickly grasp and apply medical knowledge, along with proficiency in patient assessment and therapeutic techniques. Ready to use and develop more skills in healthcare as a nurse. Possessing compassionate and dedicated nature, demonstrating solid understanding of health care principles and techniques. Well-versed in patient assessment and treatment planning, with hands-on skills. Professional healthcare provider with comprehensive experience in respiratory care. Demonstrates strong ability to work collaboratively within medical teams, ensuring effective patient care and positive outcomes. Skilled in patient assessment, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic treatments. Adaptable and reliable in responding to evolving healthcare needs and challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. John Chu
03.2007 - 04.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures, and oral surgery.
- Documented patient dental health information, medical history, and vital signs for future reference.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Managed front desk duties, including greeting patients, handling phone calls, and maintaining communication between staff members.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
- Updated patient records regularly after each appointment or procedure to ensure accurate documentation.
- Assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
- Educated patients on proper oral hygiene habits, fostering long-term dental health improvement.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent, and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Prepared patient x-rays and images for dentist review.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during dental procedures.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists, and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Verified patient insurance eligibility and benefits.
Respiratory Therapist
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
01.2010 - 08.2014
- 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.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Provided 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.
- Developed strong relationships with referring physicians by providing timely communication regarding patient progress and updates on therapy effectiveness.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by effectively administering respiratory therapy treatments and interventions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Ensured patient safety with diligent monitoring of vital signs during therapeutic interventions.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Tested pulmonary function and analyzed arterial blood gas to identify abnormalities and issues with patient lung function.
- Optimized airway management by skillfully performing endotracheal intubations under challenging circumstances.
- Implemented infection control measures within the facility to minimize risks associated with airborne pathogens.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
Ontario, CA11-2024
Skills
- Multitasking Competence
- Time Management Capabilities
- Electronic Charting
- Physical assessments
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- Wound Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Monitoring
- IV setup
- Professional Bedside Manner
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Registered Dental Assistant License
Languages
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Persian/Farsi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Alhambra Hospital Medical Center
01.2010 - 08.2014
Registered Dental Assistant
Dr. John Chu
03.2007 - 04.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
San Joaquin Valley College
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