Respiratory Therapist Registered

GUADALUPE DEANDA

****************@*****.*** 520-***-**** Tucson, AZ 85730

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 6 years of experience with inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services and 2 years experience as a Clinical Rehab Liaison at Encompass Health.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Patient care documentation through EMR

Built strong referral relationships

Excellent verbal and written communication skills/Certified Spanish translator

Strong work ethic, compassionate, empathetic

Critical thinker

Detail oriented

Experience

12/2021 – Current

Clinical Rehab Liaison

Encompass Health Tucson, AZ

Developed census as defined by targeted goals of the business plan

Built referral relationships within a territory, emphasizing face-to-face contact

Represented the company in community-related activities/events

Assisted with coordination of the referral-to-admission process

Completed in-home assessments to confirm patient was appropriate

Registered Respiratory Therapist 12/2021 – 07/2022

Sapphire Estates Tucson, AZ

07/2022 – 05/2024

Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.

Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.

Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices and ventilators.

Trach care

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Millbrook Contract

08/2021 – 12/2021

VA Medical Center Tucson, AZ

Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.

Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.

Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.

Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

06/2020 – 10/2021

Cornerstone Hospital Tucson, AZ

Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.

Monitored and titrated ventilatory support.

Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.

Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.

Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and managed associated critical care duties.

Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.

Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.

Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.

Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.

Certified Respiratory Therapist

09/2019 - 07/2020

Pulmonary Associates of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZ

Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.

Performed pulmonary function tests on-site

Hand-held spirometry

Patient Financial Services Representative

05/2016 - 09/2019

Banner Health Tucson, AZ

Oversaw patient registrations by collecting information and signatures, verifying benefits and submitting paperwork.

Accessed patient information through variety of office software applications, maintaining strict confidentiality to remain compliant with HIPAA regulations.

Registered walk-in patients and those brought in by ambulance.

Collected copays and deductibles.

Secretary

11/2007 - 01/2016

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Green Valley, AZ

Created agendas, took minutes and prepared documents for meetings.

Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.

Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.

Maintained master calendar for Facilities Maintenance Dept., 1 Superintendent and 3 Supervisors.

Education and Training

Associate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy

02/2018

Pima Medical Institute Tucson, AZ

High School Diploma

06/1991

San Gabriel Mission High School San Gabriel, CA

Volunteer

Tucson Medical Center - Teddy Bear Clinic, March 2, 2017

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