Therapist Mechanical

Maria Theresa R. Morales

**** **** ***** ****** **** 219 Pasadena, CA 91106

818-***-**** (Mobile)

Email: adkjds@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position as a Respiratory Therapist in any health care industry such as utilizing my skills, education and experience to improve the lives of the patients with respiratory diseases

SUMMARY:

Expert Respiratory Therapist with over fifteen years of experience assessing, treating, and caring for patients with breathing disorders; assuming primary responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, including the supervision of respiratory therapy technicians; initiating and conducting therapeutic procedures; maintaining patient records; and selecting, assembling, checking, and operating equipment.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Patient Assessment - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Arterial Blood Gases - Time Management - HIPPA - Mentoring & Coaching - Bronchoscopy - Ventilator & Airway Management - Knowledge of Oxygen & Medical Gas Therapy - Knowledge of Humidity & Aerosol Therapy - Suction Techniques - Strong Communication Written & Verbal - Intubation Assistance - Open Heart Protocols - Critical Care & Disease Management - Emergency Care & Rapid Response - Artificial Airways - Breathing Exercises

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

GARFIELD MEDICAL CENTER - Monterey Park, CA 05/2008 - Present

Supervisor: Mr. Ruel Reyes 626-***-****

Respiratory Therapist

*Administers respiratory therapy care & life support to patients with deficiencies & abnormalities of cardiopulmonary system in & out of the Intensive Care Units

*Inspects & calibrates respiratory therapy equipments to ensure equipment functions safely & efficiently

*Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus

*Maintains medical records, charts, identification & therapy information

*Perform EKG's on all patients in different areas of the hospital

*Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders

*Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur

*Prepare a room for routine and Interventional bronchoscopy procedures and provided technical assistance to physicians during procedures

*Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment

*Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel.

*Teach, train, supervise, and utilize the assistance of students, respiratory therapy technicians, and assistants

*Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition

*Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care

BRIARCREST NURSING CENTER - Bell Gardens, CA 07/2009 - 10/2011

Director: Mr. Rodines Paraguya 562-***-****

Respiratory Therapist

*Performed acute and emergency respiratory care procedures in accordance with facility policies and procedures

*Completed respiratory assessments and documentation as appropriate for each individual patient, in conjunction with the RT Department Head. Any and all therapy performed shall be recorded in patients charts and or bedside flow sheets

*Assisted in the development, coordination and implementation of individual patient's respiratory rehab (vent and trach weaning programs) in conjunction with the RT Department Head, nursing staff, rehab team, and physicians as per hospital protocols

*Maintained, troubleshoot and calibrated therapeutic equipment as needed. Ensured the presence and maintenance of emergency respiratory equipment

*Cleaned, changed and maintained all respiratory care equipment per hospital policies and procedures. Provided input to supervisor regarding equipment and supply needs

*Attended all mandatory in-services, RT staff meetings and maintain clinical and professional competency based on established standards of practice

*Performed routine and PRN tracheostomy tube changes

*Performed daily tracheostomy care on patients to ensure cleanliness prior to endorsement

CENTURY CITY DOCTORS HOSPITAL - Los Angeles, CA 09/2007 - 07/2008

Director: Mr. Anthony Hidalgo 818-***-****

Respiratory Therapist

*Administered emergency services in severe cases where a patient was unable to breathe due to heart attack or severe asthma

*Worked in all areas of the hospital (intensive, critical care units and floors)

*Monitored patient and evaluated specific symptoms and difficulties

*Designed treatment plan for the patient under physician’s supervision

*Consulted with physician and other medical staff regarding any possible change in the treatment plans of the patient

*Conducted complex and difficult therapies as per the physical condition of the patient

*Provided temporary relief in extreme cases where patient was unable to breathe properly as in cases of severe asthma and bronchitis

*Performed routine checks and treatments such as oxygen mixtures and chest physiotherapy on patients

SAN FERNANDO POST ACUTE - Sylmar, CA 04/2005 - 04/2008

Director: Mr. Jose Garalde 818-***-****

Respiratory Therapist

*Performed general floor therapy, including HHN, routine and/or as needed tracheostomy tube changes, pulse oximetry, evaluation of pt. records, oxygen therapy, set up, maintenance and troubleshooting

*On a very rare occasion, performed ABG's on patients when it was necessary per MD order.

*Performed ventilator management, maintenance and troubleshooting (Achieva, PLV & LP-10), cuff maintenance and troubleshooting, decannulation and weaning protocols

*Performed routine and PRN tracheostomy tube changes

*Connect patients who cannot breathe on their own to ventilators that deliver pressurized oxygen into the lungs

*Performed regular checks on patients and equipments

*Worked with other members of the medical staff and consulted in case of changes in the treatment plans for a patient

*Performed daily tracheostomy care on patients to ensure cleanliness prior to endorsement

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

Concorde Career Institute - North Hollywood, CA 2002-2004

Associates of Science Degree in Respiratory Care - (Graduated August 2004) - License #24107

BLS, ACLS, PALS, Fire Card

REFERENCE:

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