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REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
Professional Summary
Skills
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist, 01/2012 to 01/2019
JACKSON NORTH MEDICAL CENTER – North Miami Beach, FL
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
  • Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management by performing modalities as AC, SIMV, PRVC, PC BIPAP, CPAP and administering breathing or oxigen procedures such as intermittent positive pressure. breathing treatments, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments, or incentive spirometer tratments.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Analyzed patient and family feedback to identify opportunities for staff recognition as well as areas for improvement.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory medications using hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Transported patients to and from different departments.
  • Supervised students when administering medications to ensure patient safety.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, 02/2006 to 01/2014
JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL – Miami, FL
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
  • Documented therapies and diagnostic tests in patient electronic records for use by care team.
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.
  • Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures, including bronchoscopies, ventilator management and intubations.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management by performing different modalities in SICU, MICU, CCU, EMERGENCY ROOM, NICU, PICU, assisting intubations and proceeding to extubations.
  • Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist, 04/2000 to 03/2006
South Shore Hospital – North Miami Beach, FL
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Provided designated family members with updated information on progress and treatment of patients in critical care unit.
  • Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators for adult patients..
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Cooperated and communicated effectively with physicians to ensure client satisfaction and compliance with set standards.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators and delivered airway management.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
Education
Associate of Science: Respiratory Therapy, 05/1997
Miami Dade College - Miami, FL
Bachelor of Science: BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY, 11/1971
UNIVERSIDAD DE BOGOTA, COLOMBIA - BOGOTA, COLOMBIA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • JACKSON NORTH MEDICAL CENTER
  • JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
  • South Shore Hospital

School Attended

  • Miami Dade College
  • UNIVERSIDAD DE BOGOTA, COLOMBIA

Job Titles Held:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Respiratory Therapy , 05/1997
    Bachelor of Science : BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY , 11/1971

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