Hi, I’m
Yesenia Crespo
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Certified respiratory professional trained to assess, diagnose and treat patients with breathing challenges. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills and practiced expertise at connecting with patients and earning trust. Works well with full medical team and excels at teaching patients and team members how to administer respiratory treatments.
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland
Respiratory Therapist
06.2023 - 01.2026
Job overview
- Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment use.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care plans.
- Specialized in Tracheostomy management
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
Oregon Health & Science University
Respiratory Therapist
11.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Maintained Patient Charts and information, strictly adhering to HIPAA laws and privacy guidelines.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting treatment plans based on clinical assessments.
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Respiratory Therapist
12.2019 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records
- Educated Patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Administered appropriate Respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
Providence Portland Medical Center
Respiratory Therapist
01.2009 - 12.2019
Job overview
- Trained and mentored junior staff in advanced respiratory therapy practices.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
Education
Oregon Institute of TechnologyKlamath falls, Oregon
Associates
Skills
- Fluent in two languages
- Effective team collaboration
- Dedicated work ethic
- Adaptable to new challenges
- Equipment diagnostics
- Tracheostomy management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Setup of respiratory devices
- Advanced respiratory support
- Neonatal care expertise
- Pediatric respiratory management
- Skilled in managing mechanical ventilation
- Detail-oriented approach
- Effective time management
Certification
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
- ACLS/BLS
LANGUAGES
Spanish
English
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Vibra Specialty Hospital of Portland
06.2023 - 01.2026
Respiratory Therapist
Oregon Health & Science University
11.2022 - 06.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
12.2019 - 11.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Providence Portland Medical Center
01.2009 - 12.2019
Oregon Institute of Technology
Associates