Mai Vu
SAN JOSE, CA *****
Cell: 408-***-****, Home: 408-***-****
Email: *******@*****.***
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.