JOHN PETROU, RCP
SAN DIEGO CA 92117
Education
****-**** ********** ******* ** San Diego, San Diego, Ca
Respiratory Therapy, Associates of Science
Honors/Awards
Valedictorian California College of San Diego
Ken Schneiderman Award, California College of San Diego
oAwarded for cumulative GPA of 4.0
Multiple “Values in Action” citations, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
oCitations submitted by peers and patients recognizing behavior/service in keeping with the highest values of Scripps Memorial Hospital
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Licensures and Certifications
2016 National Board for Respiratory Care, Neonatal Pediatric Specialty Credential
2016 Advanced Life Support Certification, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
2015 American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support
2014 American Academy of Pediatrics Neonatal Resuscitation Program
2013 American Academy of Pediatrics Pediatric Advance Life Support Training
1999 National Board for Respiratory Care, Registered Respiratory Therapist
1999 Respiratory Care Board of California, Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner
Employment
2000-present Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas
Lead Therapist, Respiratory Care Department
In collaboration with the integrated health care team, assess, plans, implements and evaluates action for respiratory care. Performs all technical, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for respiratory care for ages newborn to adult. Performs core responsibilities to maintain the flow of patient care. Provides patient care within the scope of practice as permitted by licensure, certification and training. Participates in quality control, preventive maintenance and performance improvement activities.
Arterial blood draw and analysis
Airway management assist with intubation in adults and neonates
Assist with bronchoscopy-therapeutic and diagnostic
Respond to all code blue, code pink and rapid response
Attend cesarean sections and high risk deliveries
ICU/NICU ventilator management
Function in lead position
Assess and monitor for changes in the respiratory status for all ages
Transport critically ill patients within the hospital
Troubleshoot respiratory equipment
Patient education regarding medical equipment and medication
Administer surfactant
Professional Society Memberships
1999-Present American Association for Respiratory Care
2000-Present California Society for Respiratory Care