Mai Vu

SAN JOSE, CA *****

Cell: 408-***-****, Home: 408-***-****

Email: accxqf@r.postjobfree.com

Job Objective:

To obtain Respiratory Care Practitioner position

Education and Certifications

. A.S. degree, Respiratory Therapy

. RRT, California RCP license

. ACLS, PALS, NPR, CPR/BLS certifications

Skill Summary

. Clinical Respiratory Assessments

. Mechanical Ventilation Management

. Monitoring Patient's Oxygenation/ Ventilation

. ABG Sampling and Interpretation

. Ventilator Adjustment Based on ABG Results

. Humidity and Aerosol Therapy

. Artificial Airway Management

. Bronchopulmonary Hygiene

. Medical Gas Therapy

. Hyperinflation Therapy

. Chest X-Ray and EKG Interpretation

. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

. Patient Safety and Recordkeeping

. Team Work and Communication

Strengths

. A very motivated, proactive, and responsible performer, one who works

effectively under pressure, problem solving, and multi-task oriented

with prioritization skills to complete all work assignments quickly

and efficiently.

. Positive interaction and respect towards coworkers by working together

to get the job done.

. Performed duties independently, using profession-based judgment and

decision-making consistent with professional practice.

. Work efforts reflect a passion for providing quality of care to the

patients with respect, compassion, and professionalism to comfort

patients and help them feel better.

Clinical Experiences

Sub Acute - Windsor Gardens - Salinas: From 08/2013 - Present

. Administered and monitored mechanically ventilated patients with

tracheotomies and other medical problems requiring frequent ventilator

adjustments to ensure optimal oxygenation and ventilation.

. Performed weaning parameters and modified mechanical ventilation

according to assessment of the patient's condition.

. Performed routine respiratory care such as: bedside monitoring,

evaluation of cardio-respiratory performance, management on and

weaning from mechanical ventilation.

. Performed respiratory therapy procedures to maintain ventilation,

including routine tracheostomy care, tracheal lavage, and tracheotomy

changes.

. Delivered and monitored various types of respiratory therapy,

including bronchodilator therapy, O2 therapy, humidity therapy,

endotracheal suctioning, chest percussion, and continuous mechanical

ventilation.

. Performed oxygen and equipment rounds; troubleshooting equipment

problems; performed regular equipment maintenance, preparation,

cleaning and sterilization.

. Assessed and provided individual care for patients in compliance with

physician's orders.

Internship and ICU rotation at Kaiser - Hayward, CA 11/03/2011 -

30/04/2012

. Established priorities for patient care based on essential patient

needs.

. Operated and monitored patients on the CPAP, BiPAP, PB-840, Servoi,

Drager ventilators.

. Evaluated the adequacy of ventilation and oxygenation via chest

auscultation and interpretation of chest X-ray and ABG results.

. Assessed the respiratory status of patients using data acquired

through physical observation and clinical analysis of blood gas data,

chest x-rays, and electrocardiogram to determine the effectiveness of

therapy being administered.

. Performed ventilator adjustment to ensure optimal oxygenation and

ventilation of patients based on patients' pathophysiology, chest x-

ray and ABG results, or ventilator wave forms.

. Emergency responses, including assisted intubation, artificial

respiration, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

. Interpreted ventilator wave forms and chest x-ray.

. Obtained and interpreted arterial blood gas results.

. Interpreted chest x-rays for assessment of endotracheal tube

placement.

. Performed airway care, trach care, and extubation.

. Performed weaning parameters and modified mechanical ventilation.

. Established priorities for patient care based on essential patient

needs.

. Monitored patient progress and updated respiratory care plan.

NICU/Pedi Rotation Kaiser Permanente - Oakland, CA 2011

. Set up and monitored patients on PB-840, Servoi, and Drager

ventilators.

. Obtained and analyzed arterial and mixed venous blood gases.

. Interpreted chest x-rays for assessment of endotracheal tube

placement.

. Performed respiratory care including HFN, EZ-PAP, IPV, and CPT

treatments.

. Transported, monitored, and managed mechanically ventilated patients

. Cleaned and tested equipments to ensure equipment is functioning

safely and efficiently.

Other clinical Rotations at - John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek, CA

2012

- Washington Hospital - Fremont, CA

2011

- Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Oakland, CA

2011

- Eden Medical Center - Castro Valley, CA

2011

- St. Rose Hospital - Hayward, CA

2011

Computer Skills:

. PC and Mac Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Power Point,

Internet...

Additional information

. Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society, AARC, CSRC

. Obtained a nursing degree in Vietnam and had 6 years of experience

working in hospital in Vietnam.

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