Medical Respiratory Therapy
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CATHERINE M. JIMENEZ BS, RRT
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seeking to obtain a challenging position to further my knowledge and
experience as a respiratory therapist.
EXPERIENCE
. Numerous aspects of respiratory and cardiology care in adult and
pediatrics.
. Instructor and coordinator of RT program.
. Supervisor of cardiopulmonary department.
. Outpatient services of CPAP, home O2 clinic, and PFTs.
. Included, but not limited to, art-line insertions, intubations,
high acuity critical care, and ER.
. Possesses strong multi-tasking proficiency and communication
skills, coupled with a solid work ethic and dedicated patient
care.
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 1982-1987
Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA 1991-1992
Louisiana State University School of Allied Health, New Orleans, LA
1992-1994
B.S. in Cardiopulmonary Science
WORK HISTORY
05/2012-12/2012 VA MEDICAL CENTER-Maxim Travel Company
3801 Miranda Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94304
Duties of respiratory therapy with main
emphasis in
TBI/SCI Center. Included veterans
diagnosed with
neuromuscular disorders and short and long term rehab phase
associated with combat trauma.
07/2011-04/2012 VA MEDICAL CENTER-Maxim Travel Company
215 N. Main St. White River Junction, VT 05009
Duties of respiratory therapy with main emphasis
on PFTs
ranging from simple spirometry to full studies; CPAP
clinic
comprising of machine and mask instruction and
troubleshooting;
initial mask fittings and card downloads; home O2
clinic
duties including 6 Minute Walk Tests.
04/2009-03/2011 MOREHOUSE GENERAL HOSPITAL
323 W. Walnut St., Bastrop, LA 71220 (318)
283-3600
Duties of respiratory therapy including
ICU, ER, PFTs, floor
therapy.
10/2005-10/2008 RESPIRATORY THERAPY TRAVEL
Duties of respiratory therapy including high
acuity critical care,
ER, art line insertions, intubations,
and floor therapy.
8/2003-8/2004 CHRISTUS ST. FRANCIS CABRINI HOSPITAL
3330 Masonic Dr, LA 71301 318-***-****
Education coordinator and instructor for
respiratory therapy
program. Served on board for student
interview and selections.
Traditional class included instruction of sciences in
conjunction with in-house hospital ICU/floor teachings.
12/1999-9/2005 VA MEDICAL CENTER-NEW ORLEANS
Perdido St. New Orleans, LA 70112 504-***-****
Staff therapist in SICU, intubations, and floor
therapy.
VA MEDICAL CENTER-ALEXANDRIA
2495 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360 (318) 473-
0010
Worked PRN staff at VA during teaching position at Christus
St. Francis Cabrini until acquired supervisor position of
cardiopulmonary department. Supervisor duties included
JCAHO/CAP, creating and revising policy and procedure
manuals, proposal submittals and equipment procurement,
scheduling, staffing when indicated, and workload
assessments. Served on Quality Management, JCAHO, and
Critical Care committees.
5/1997-12/1999 KENNER REGIONAL HOSPITAL
180 West Esplanade Ave., Kenner LA 70065
Staff RT performing adult and pediatric ICU
duties, ER, and floor
therapy.
10/1992-5/1997 TULANE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL & CLINIC
1415 Tulane Ave., New Orleans, LA 70112
Staff RT performing high acuity
adult/pediatric ICU/ER care,
floor therapy, PFTs and general cardiology
duties.
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