Kouakou Frederic Kouassi

**** ******** **. **********, ** 95835

Cell: 916-***-****

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Respiratory Practitioner with experience in all aspects of respiratory care seeking a position in which to serve patients with respiratory conditions. CORE QUALIFICATIONS

•Knowledgeable in all types of respiratory care both in- and outpatient.

•Excellent people skills needed to make patients and their families feel comfortable and confident in their care.

•Capable of working with others including nurses and doctors to determine the best course of action for a patient.

•Ability to use special gases( Helium, Nitrogen, etc) in line with ventilator.

•Ability to troubleshoot all kind of respiratory equipment.

•Have good oral and written communication skills to talk with patients and chart their care.

•Efficient in use of materials and supplies.

•Proficient in hospital care computer programs.

•Very eager to learn at all time when come the opportunities to sharpen my skills.

EXPERIENCE

Respiratory Care Practitioner (From 9/2019 to Present) Sonoma Specialty Hospital

501 Petaluma avenue, Sebastopol, CA 95472

Duties:

•Make rounds throughout hospital of all patients receiving respiratory care.

•Determine the correct care needed and the amount of oxygen a patient should receive.

•Chart all changes and procedures done on patients receiving respiratory care.

•Assist in operating and recovery rooms with patients on ventilators.

•Manage patients in LTAC settings.

•Manage patients with COVID-19.

Supervisor: Juan Valenzuela (Phone: 415-***-****)

Respiratory Care Practitioner (From 9/2008 to 4/2019) University of California Medical Center 505 Parnassus Ave. San Francisco, CA 94143

Duties:

•Administration of oxygen.

•Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

•Management of mechanical ventilators.

•Administering drugs to the lungs.

•Monitoring cardiopulmonary systems.

•Measuring lung function.

•Examine and interview patients

•Consult with physicians to determine treatment plans.

•Perform diagnostic tests, such as measuring lung capacity.

•Treat patients using a variety of methods, such as aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy.

•Obtain and analyze blood and sputum

•specimens.

•Use ventilators to help patients breathe.

•Monitor and record patients' progress.

•Teach patients how to use equipment and take medications.

•Visited patient homes to exchange

•oxygen tanks refresh supplies and test for needed adjustments.

•Educated families on the use of respiratory equipment and when to contact a doctor or emergency service.

•Took inventory of supplies used and needed in order to stay stocked with all necessary items.

Supervisor: Lisa Douglas (Phone 415-***-****)

Respiratory Care Practitioner (From 2003 to 2010)

Natividad Medical Center 1441 Constitution Blvd

Salinas, CA 93901

Duties:

•Make rounds throughout hospital of all patients receiving respiratory care.

•Determine the correct care needed and the amount of oxygen a patient should receive.

•Chart all changes and procedures done on patients receiving respiratory care.

•Assist in operating and recovery rooms with patients on ventilators.

•Consult with pediatrics and neo-natal units regarding respiratory care in children and infants.

•Worked in level 2 neonatal/ delivery and pediatric settings.

Supervisor: John Nevill (Phone: 831-***-****)

Medical Devices Inspector Steril Med, Inc (From 2001 to 2003)

11400 73rd Ave. N suite# 100 Maple Grove, MN 55369

Duties:

•Performs inspections and audits of products being processed the manufacturing

•Testing and evaluation of all supplier supplied products and services.

•Reviews statistical process control charts on a daily basis to monitor discrepancies and corrective action effectiveness.

•Process audits of manufacturing

•operations

•Document discrepancies on Quality Review Forms.

•Conducts visual inspection using various quality control equipment.

•Conducts individual final sample testing of physical properties of components to ensure compliance with product specifications.

•Completes required documentation.

•Uses Lean Enterprise methods to reduce waste and complexity in all processes.

•Performs duties in cross-trained areas,

•as required.

•Learns to verify correct operation of all quality control equipment as required.

•Learns to verify packaging for all products.

•Performs inspections and audits of products being processed the manufacturing.

Supervisor: Sally Flippo (Phone 763-***-****)

California exceptional people services, inc.(2004-2006)

5th st suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95831

●Care for ALS, Alzheimer's and dementia clients in a home care setting environment.

● Provide ADL's,

●Provide range of motion to clients with weakening muscle,

●Do some errands with clients as needed,

●Monitor closely clients' Care Plan,

●Prepare meals together with clean up and dishes,

●Assist clients with medication administration together with reminder for physicians appointments…etc.

●Assure clients dignity and self confidence,

●Share compassion with my clients.

EDUCATION

•Associate of science- Respiratory Therapy San Joaquin Valley College 11000 Olson Dr.# 100 Rancho Cordova,CA 95670

•Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 5669 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd. # 100 Atlanta, GA 30342

•Associate of science - Biomedical engineering, Anoka-Ramsey Community College Coon Rapids, MN 55433

•Diploma of Agronomic Science Study School of Agriculture and Farming engineer B.P. 14 Bingerville Republic of Cote d'Ivoire

CREDENTIALS AND CERTIFICATES

RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist)

ACLS(Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

BLS(Basic Life Support)

CPR(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Home care certificate for tracheal, peg bag and oxygen delivery care in home settings through California Exceptional People Service.

Handling emergency in a hospital setting: Conjoint training certificate by San Francisco Paramedics and San Francisco Fire Department.

Smoking Cessation Coaching: In home- training certificate by University of California San Francisco Medical Center.

Handling Rapid Response Team tasks: In home-training certificate by University of California San Francisco Medical Center

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