Crystal Buzan
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 575-***-**** **********@*****.***
Objective
Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 19 years of experience in respiratory therapy. Committed to assisting individuals' unique needs and working within a system to help people. I am eager to advance my skills in education.
Experience
Carrington College Phoenix. Program Director of Respiratory Care. 12/23/24-present
Leadership skills: Strong ability to lead academic programs, manage faculty, and coordinate clinical and didactic instruction.
Curriculum development: Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating respiratory care curriculum that meets accreditation standards.
Accreditation & Compliance: Deep understanding of CoARC standards and maintaining program accreditation.
Clinical Expertise: Extensive knowledge of respiratory therapy procedures, equipment, and current best practices.
Strategic Planning: Skilled in setting program goals, long-term planning, and resource management.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with students, faculty, administrators, and clinical partners.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to foster collaboration and teamwork among diverse stakeholders.
Carrington College Phoenix. Respiratory Instructor. 8/14/2023-present
Instructor for Neonatal/Pediatric lab
Instructor for Advanced Respiratory Care
Prep for board certification exams
Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Registered Respiratory Therapist. 6/2008- 1/15/2025
Lead respiratory therapist in PICU
Lead respiratory therapist in CVICU
Proficient with mechanical ventilators: Servo, HFOV, LTV, Trilogy, etc.
BLS, PALS, NRP certified
Roswell Regional Hospital. Registered Respiratory Therapist. 6/2007- 6/2008
General Floor Care
Adult Intensive Care
ER coverage
Labor and Delivery/Nursery calls
Lead therapist
ABG’s
EKG’s
Proficient with mechanical ventilators: PB 840
BLS, ACLS certified
Education
Eastern New Mexico University. BAAS. 2019.
BAAS in Human and Social Science
Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. Associate of Science. 2005.
Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy
Skills & abilities
Leadership
Problem solving
Communication
Team player