Successful Respiratory Care Practitioner offering six years of medical experience with a focus on caring for patients with respiratory health conditions. Highly adept in creating treatment plans specifically for each patient, evaluating patient progress and following medical treatment protocols to promote quality care. Talented in reviewing patient monitoring systems and respiratory health tests to determine the effectiveness of treatments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
PEL/VIP
02.2022 - Current
•Created appropriate treatment programs for pediatric and adult patients.
Completed assignments by managing and structuring workload effectively.
Conducted both basic and advanced respiratory care procedures.
Coordinated with medical staff and consultants for ensuring top-tier patient care.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Baptist Medical Center South
02.2021 - 08.2021
Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
Documented, handled and reported critical values.
Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
Spearheaded clinical training and orientation for newly hired staff and university students.
Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Northwestern Medicine Delnor
02.2015 - 11.2020
Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments using nebulizers, inhalers, and bipap/cpap, ventilators, pft, cpt equipments.
Improved patients respiratory condition symptoms by 90% through effective treatment plans.
Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Consulted and counseled patients and caregivers.
Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance, and operate and manage mechanical ventilators.
Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
Personal In-Home Caregiver
De Guzman Residence
01.2011 - 03.2014
Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under direction of physician.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Managed various daily job tasks, including patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Assisted clients with personal hygiene needs, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Administrative Assistant
Unimart Store
06.2006 - 01.2011
Managed scheduling for staff, monitoring resource allocation to provide optimal coverage and service.
Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to accounting department for payroll processing.
Coordinated project materials by managing physical and digital files, monitoring spreadsheets and updating reports.
Increased accuracy by verifying data while processing incoming and outgoing checks and wire transfers.
Greeted visitors or callers daily to handle inquiries or direct to appropriate persons.
Entered invoice data into company database and updated details, including customer contacts and delivery dates to keep information current.
Developed administrative process to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
Reviewed and suggested improvements for diverse range of documentation, including interoffice correspondence, reports and presentations.