Xavier Hufana RRT, AS
Vancouver
Summary
Knowledgeable respiratory therapist with strong foundation in respiratory therapy care and patient management. Effectively provided acute and chronic respiratory support, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in ventilator management and patient education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AEMT
Metro West Ambulance
06.2023 - Current
- Facilitated the transfer of critical patients between facilities, ensuring appropriate care was maintained throughout transport process.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and interventions for proper record keeping.
- Provided seamless patient handoff to hospital staff by delivering thorough reports while maintaining confidentiality standards.
- Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Handled patient transfers from one medical facility to another.
- Trained new EMTs on proper protocols and procedures.
- Transported patients to medical facilities and provided transportation to follow-up appointments.
AEMT
University of Utah Hospital ACC Urology
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Prepares patient for examination and diagnostic procedures.
- Performs and assists in specialized procedures such as Cystoscopy, VCUG/RUG, Urolift, Rezum, and vasectomy under provider supervision.
- Manages care of patients urinary devices to include foley catheter and suprapubic tubes.
General Clerk II
Prairie Quest Consulting
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Performs clerical tasks such as answering telephones, handling mail, operating office equipment and maintaining office supplies. Gathers, compiles, and verifies information and performs data entry.
- Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The General Clerk II gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision.
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
USS Essex (LHD-2)
01.2015 - 12.2017
- Hospitalman 3rd Class (E4)
- Effectively trained 157 sailors on basic first aid leading to a 96% proficiency rating for the ship's crew.
- Streamlined patient screening process to decrease patient wait times and delay in care by half.
- Managed electronic healthcare software to keep track of medical readiness insuring 98% of the ship's crew was medically qualified.
Hospital Corpsman
Naval Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Hospitalman (E3)
- Supervised 5 team members on a 30 bed medical and surgical unit to provide care for active duty service members, foreign nationals, and other beneficiaries.
- Provided excellent medical care to over 15,000 service members and their families.
- Maintained 26 professional training records with 100% completion rating leading to successfully passing two joint Commission inspections.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concord Career College-Portland
Portland, OR11-2025
Skills
- Patient care (10 years)
- Patient Education (7 years)
- Patient Scheduling (4 years)
- Customer Service Skills (10 years)
- Critical care transport (2 years)
- Emergency vehicle operation (2 years)
- Advanced airway management (3 years)
Clinical Experience
Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center 02/2025 - 04/2025 348 Clinical hours
- Patient Evaluation per RT Protocols
- ABGs: obtained, interpreted, and modified ventilator settings based on interpretation
- Administered nebulizers with pre and post patient evaluations
- Managed patients on ventilators; initial settings, titration, airway clearance, and modified settings based on ABG results or changes in patient's lung compliance and airway resistance.
Certification
- BLS Certification
- December 2024 to December 2026
- Ecard Code: 255415925700
- Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
- March 2023 to March 2026
- NREMT ID: A2040620
- ACLS Certification
- February 2024 to February 2026
- Ecard Code: 255407653573
Timeline
AEMT
Metro West Ambulance
06.2023 - Current
AEMT
University of Utah Hospital ACC Urology
05.2020 - 05.2023
General Clerk II
Prairie Quest Consulting
12.2017 - 05.2020
Hospital Corpsman Third Class
USS Essex (LHD-2)
01.2015 - 12.2017
Hospital Corpsman
Naval Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concord Career College-Portland
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