Yavonda Brown
Houston
Summary
Professional respiratory care provider with comprehensive experience in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Skilled in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Reliable and flexible, ensuring high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HCA Healthcare
Houston, TX
12.2025 - Current
- Perform quality respiratory care in areas of MICU, ICU, and maintain ventilator support and routine respiratory treatment
Perioperative Care/Anesthesia Technician
Texas Children’s Hospital
Houston, TX
04.2018 - 04.2022
- Assist with the preparation of the cardiac surgery setup
- Stock and maintain surgical and anesthesia instruments and supplies
- Maintain the cleanliness of 4 operating rooms
Medical Assistant
Harris Health Systems
Houston, TX
04.2015 - 03.2018
- Clerical skills
- Room Patient for exams
- Performed office labs and test
- Assistant doctors with physical exams
Patient Care Assistant/Unit Secretary
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston, TX
01.2012 - 04.2015
- Provided quality patient care
- Clerical Skills
- Trained in phlebotomy
- Performed EKGs
Nursing Assistant
Sunny Hill Nursing Home
Joliet, IL
07.2001 - 11.2011
- Provided quality patient care
- Clerical Skills
- Stocking and maintaining medical supplies
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lone Star Community College
Kingwood, TX05-2025
Electrocardiography Monitor Technician
Lone Star Community College
Houston, TX12-2013
Medical Assistant
Olympia College
Burr Ridge, IL03-2004
Patient Care Technician Program
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL06-2002
Certified Nursing Assistant Course
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL12-2001
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ethics and professionalism
- Electronic medical records
- Care plan management
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Respiratory equipment setup
Certification
- CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RCP- Texas Respiratory Care Practitioner License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
HCA Healthcare
12.2025 - Current
Perioperative Care/Anesthesia Technician
Texas Children’s Hospital
04.2018 - 04.2022
Medical Assistant
Harris Health Systems
04.2015 - 03.2018
Patient Care Assistant/Unit Secretary
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
01.2012 - 04.2015
Nursing Assistant
Sunny Hill Nursing Home
07.2001 - 11.2011
Electrocardiography Monitor Technician
Lone Star Community College
Medical Assistant
Olympia College
Patient Care Technician Program
Joliet Junior College
Certified Nursing Assistant Course
Joliet Junior College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Lone Star Community College