Respiratory Therapist Therapy
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L anore Campos Grijalva
Bodfish, CA
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Respiratory Therapist
SUMMARY
Healthcare professional with 5 years of Respiratory Therapy experience. With 1 year experience as
a l ead therapist and 3 years experience in trauma and critical care. Solid knowledge of
c omprehensive Respiratory care procedures and excellent direct patient care skills. Reputation as a
s elf-directed professional with superior problem solving, communication, and management skills.
S uccessful in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and organizing projects to improve the quality of
p atient care.
EXPERIENCE
Respiratory Therapist - 2005 to Present
Quality Medical Staffing, North Ridge CA
I traveled to different hospitals in southern CA such as All Saints Health Care, Encino Hospital and
A ntelope Valley Hospital. While at these sites I provided Respiratory care. Set up and operated
d evices, such as mechanical ventilator, and aerosol generators. Operated equipment to administer
m edicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients following specified parameters of treatment.
R eviewed patient information to assess patient condition. Inspected and tested respiratory therapy
e quipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently. Determined requirements for
t reatment, such as type and duration of therapy, and medication and dosage. Determined most
s uitable method of administering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and potential modifications
n eeded, compatible with physicians ordered. Consulted with physician in event of adverse reactions.
M aintained patient’s chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy information.
Respiratory Therapist - 2005 to 2008
Antelope Valley Hospital, Lancaster, CA
Set up and operated devices, such as mechanical ventilator. Operated equipment to administer
m edicinal gases and aerosol drugs to patients following specified parameters of treatment.
R esponded to all code blue and respiratory distresses throughout the hospital. Intubate and Exubate
p atients. Drew, measured and interpreted arterial blood gases, and reviewed patient information to
a ssess patient condition. Monitored patients physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs,
a rterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. Performed pulmonary function and adjusted
e quipment to obtain optimum results to therapy. Determined requirements for treatment, such as
t ype and duration of therapy, and medication and dosage. Determined most suitable method of
a dministering inhalants, precautions to be observed, and potential modifications needed,
c ompatible with physicians ordered. Performed bronchopulmonary drainage, bronchs at bedside
a nd assisted patient in performing breathing exercises. Consulted with physician in event of
a dverse reactions. Maintained patient’s chart that contains pertinent identification and therapy
i nformation. Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.
I nspected and tested respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and
e fficiently. Ordered repairs when necessary. S tarted equipment and observed gauges and equipment
o peration to detect malfunctions and assure equipment is operating to prescribed standards.
D isinfected, and sterilized equipment, such as ventilator, Bi-Pap machines, and oxygen equipment,
u sing cleansing and sterilizing solutions. Installed and set up equipment.
* I was also placed as primary therapist in the Emergency Department. While working in the ER I
g ained the respect and trust of the physician and nurses to the point t hat I would be called prior to
t he physician to make the initial assessment and give my recommendation on patient condition and
p roper mode of therapy. I was also part of the Trauma team and have handled various critical
s ituations.
* I have great trouble shooting skills and the ability to move quickly when placed in an intense
s ituation.
* I was made lead therapist on the days the supervisors were off duty after being with the company
o nly about one year. I did this task so well that I was scheduled in as lead therapist every weekend
t hat I worked and all holidays that I was on duty.
EDUCATION
A.S., Respiratory Therapy - 2003
San Joaquin Valley College, Bakersfield, and Ca
I graduated with an Overall GPA: 3.8 with a specialty in Respiratory Therapy. Awarded Dean's List
a ll four semesters. I d id three clinical rotations at Kern Medical Center and Memorial Hospital.
W hile at these hospitals I was trained in all aspects of my field from hand held nebulizer delivery to
i ntensive care of adults and neonate
SKILLS
* Patient Teaching
* Specimen Collection
* Diagnosis & Treatment Care Planning
* Problem Solving
* Stress EKGs
* Patient & Family Communications
* Physical Assessments
* Supervision and Training
* Vital Signs
* C.P.R.
* Infection Control
* Direct Patient Care
* Charting & Patient Documentation
* Time Management
* Aggressive Therapy
* Sterile Processing
* Patient Counseling
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
* Respiratory Care Practitioner, Respiratory care board of California, California 2004 to 2011
* Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, Bakersfield, Ca 2003 to 2010
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