Respiratory Therapist

DANIEL YANEZ, RCP

*** ******* ****** · Redlands, California 92374

909-***-**** · ********@*****.***

REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Proven senior respiratory care professional with more than 25 years of experience at the forefront of patient diagnosis, treatment, and care for adult, pediatric, and NICU patient populations. Demonstrated ability of promoting outstanding quality care through adoption of best practices and standards throughout the respiratory care organization. Solid history as a supervisor, shift leader and staff therapist providing direction and mentorship to junior personnel. Excellent communicator and relationship builder forging a rapport with patients to facilitate education and therapy planning. Continuously foster improvements to hospital policy, procedures, and standards. Proven track record of building relationships and making effective decisions. Accustomed to handling multiple and challenging responsibilities with a high level of integrity, personal commitment, and professional demeanor.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RANCHO SPRINGS MEDICAL CENTER, Murrieta, California 92562 (August 2020 – Present)

RADYs CHILDREN HOSPITAL OF SAN DIEGO at Rancho Springs

Respiratory Therapist

The Radys Children’s Satellite NICU at Rancho Springs Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is staffed by a specialized team of Neonatologists, Respiratory therapists, nutritionists, pharmacists, and social workers who attend to each baby. The Family Birth Center is the largest facility of its kind in the region and features spacious private labor and delivery suites. The Center also has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to care for babies who were born prematurely or who have unusual medical conditions during their first days of life. I attend deliveries in an L&D room and attend O.R. delivery (C-Section), perform neo-resuscitation, PPV, CPAP according to NRP guidelines, assist with Intubations, Performs draw and analysis of Cord Arterial and Cord Venous Blood Gas samples. I am responsible for the delivery of respiratory therapy modalities and respiratory assessments including RT Skin assessment to our neonatal patients in the NICU or Labor & Delivery. We perform surfactant administration therapy, Oxygen therapy, Heated High Flow Oxygen, Pulse Ox, Transcutaneous & End Tidal CO2, Artificial Airway, Mechanical Ventilation and Non-Invasive Ventilation. Performs responsibilities independently and without supervision. I also work in the Adult ICU taking care of Covid Patients and ER.

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER / CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, Loma Linda, California · (1991-2019)

Teaching hospital with over 900 beds and a wide variety of care options.

Respiratory Supervisor (1995-2020)

Oversee all aspects of direct and indirect respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients. Coordinate and contribute to patient diagnosis, documentation, and reporting. Evaluate patient records, admitting diagnoses, and pulmonary pathophysiology as part of patient assessment, advanced level assessments, appropriate therapy, and care planning. Monitor patient response to respiratory care; maintain records of patient condition and recommend changes as needed. Conduct basic, intermediate, and advanced mechanical ventilatory techniques, bronchial hygiene, aerosol and humidification therapy, airway care, supplemental oxygen therapy, intubation, resuscitation, and inhalation of specialty gases such as heliox and inhaled nitric oxide. Respond to emergencies with utmost professionalism and quality of care, including handling cardiopulmonary and neonatal resuscitation (CPR / NR). Facilitate inter-intra hospital transfers by handling ventilatory support. Act as preceptor to new hires; additionally, allocate tasks to teams and subordinates. Performs routine maintenance, calibration, cleaning and disinfection, and ordering of equipment. Manage department staff, communicate job expectations, and ensure respiratory therapy services are provided in accordance to standards. Oversaw and worked alongside subordinate therapists in various capacities throughout the Adult, Peds and NICU populations.

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NICU, Pediatric & Adult Staff Therapist / Clinical Lead RCP (1991-2020)

Assessed and recorded patient diagnostic information and treatment plans in official medical records. Took an instrumental role in patient care rounds for critical care patients. Acted as subject matter expert on key practice areas, providing a teaching environment and serving as mentor to multiple personnel. Managed ventilator support for critical care patients in inter-intra hospital transfers.

Selected Achievements:

Skillfully handled special situations involving patients unresponsive to standard therapeutic procedures.

Gained status of Code Blue Intubator in 2012, entrusted with highly sensitive medical procedures in critical situations.

Honored with the Values Award in Teamwork in 2010 from the Loma Linda University Medical Center Department of Respiratory Care.

Ensured outstanding quality of service toward all patients within the institution, leveraging expertise and continuing to progress with the advancement of medical practices and technology.

Continuously promoted positive change within the department, including adopting new concepts and ideas that improved quality of patient care.

Excelled in an environment requiring minimal supervision and independent, proactive involvement.

Successfully addressed a few difficult situations diplomatically to achieve positive resolution.

Maintained professionalism while fostering a team environment in all discussions of patient care planning and recommendations among healthcare team members.

FORMAL EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care (2011)

Loma Linda University – Loma Linda, California

Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy (1991)

Loma Linda University – Loma Linda, California

LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS

Respiratory Care Practitioner License #15918

Registered Respiratory Therapist #52831

International Medical Air Transport Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support & Basic Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Basic Arrhythmia Recognition / Treatment

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

California Society for Respiratory Care (CSRC)

American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

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LANGUAGE SKILLS

English · Spanish

REFERENCES

Kristin Vercnocke BS, RCP, RRT, Respiratory Director, Rancho Springs Medical Center – 951-***-****

Jenaro Rodriquez, BS, RCP, RRT, Respiratory Supervisor, Loma Linda University Medical Center – 909-***-****

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