YINGMEI LYU
Monterey Park,CA
Summary
Experienced with respiratory therapy techniques and patient care. Utilizes clinical knowledge to enhance patient outcomes and support healthcare teams. Strong understanding of ventilator management and patient assessment.
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Work History
Respiratory Therapy Student
Kaiser Anaheim
California
- Assisted with patient assessment, oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilator monitoring.
- Participated in interdisciplinary patient care and respiratory therapy procedures.
- Los Angeles General Medical Center (LAG)
- Observed and assisted in critical care and emergency respiratory interventions.
- Performed airway care, suctioning, and ventilator checks under supervision.
- Garfield Medical Center
- Assisted with mechanical ventilation management and respiratory patient monitoring.
- Participated in ICU patient care and bedside respiratory assessments.
- NICU Rotation
- Assisted during neonatal deliveries and newborn stabilization.
- Participated in neonatal airway management, extubation assistance, and thermoregulation care.
- Assisted with securing and removing neonatal airway tape and equipment.
- PACU Rotation
- Monitored post-operative respiratory status and oxygenation.
- Assisted with airway support and patient recovery monitoring.
- Sleep Lab & Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Lab
- Observed sleep studies and respiratory monitoring procedures.
- Assisted with pulmonary function testing and patient instruction.
Education
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy Program
East Los Angeles College
06-2026
Skills
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Oxygen Therapy
- ABG Collection & Interpretation
- Patient Assessment
- Airway Management
- Noninvasive Ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP)
- High Flow Nasal Cannula
- Ventilator Monitoring
- Infection Control
- Neonatal Respiratory Care
- G5 Ventilator
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Tracheostomy care
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Aerosol medication delivery
- Bronchial hygiene therapy
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Medical record documentation
- Emergency airway management
- Respiratory monitoring
- Respiratory care planning
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Sleep disorder treatment
- Infection control practices
- Clinical decision making
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Cultural history
- Pulmonary function testing
- Airway clearance techniques
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient care documentation
- Patient support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR/AED
- Spirometer reading
- Care plan management
- Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
- Initial trauma life support
- Treatment Planning
- Emergency care
- Respiratory treatment planning
- Teamwork
- Patient monitoring
- Emergency medical care
- Goal setting
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Pending Graduation
LANGUAGES
English
Mandarin Chinese
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Student
Kaiser Anaheim
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy Program
East Los Angeles College
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Prior to entering respiratory therapy, studied law and worked in accounting in China.
- After moving to the United States, worked in delivery services and rideshare transportation while learning English and pursuing higher education.
- Inspired to pursue respiratory therapy after encouragement from a retired registered nurse during English studies in 2022.