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SummaryRegistered Respiratory Therapist with over 6 years of experience with inpatient and outpatient therapeutic services and 2 years experience as a Clinical Rehab Liaison at Encompass Health.SkillsStrong organizational skillsPatient care documentation through EMRBuilt strong referral relationshipsExcellent verbal and written communication skills/Certified Spanish translatorStrong work ethic, compassionate, empatheticCritical thinkerDetail orientedExperience12/2021 CurrentClinical Rehab LiaisonEncompass Health Tucson, AZDeveloped census as defined by targeted goals of the business planBuilt referral relationships within a territory, emphasizing face-to-face contactRepresented the company in community-related activities/eventsAssisted with coordination of the referral-to-admission processCompleted in-home assessments to confirm patient was appropriateRegistered Respiratory Therapist 12/2021 07/2022Sapphire Estates Tucson, AZ07/2022 05/2024Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices and ventilators.Trach careRegistered Respiratory TherapistMillbrook Contract08/2021 12/2021VA Medical Center Tucson, AZEvaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.Registered Respiratory Therapist06/2020 10/2021Cornerstone Hospital Tucson, AZActively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.Monitored and titrated ventilatory support.Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and managed associated critical care duties.Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.Certified Respiratory Therapist09/2019 - 07/2020Pulmonary Associates of Southern Arizona Tucson, AZInteracted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.Performed pulmonary function tests on-siteHand-held spirometryPatient Financial Services Representative05/2016 - 09/2019Banner Health Tucson, AZOversaw patient registrations by collecting information and signatures, verifying benefits and submitting paperwork.Accessed patient information through variety of office software applications, maintaining strict confidentiality to remain compliant with HIPAA regulations.Registered walk-in patients and those brought in by ambulance.Collected copays and deductibles.Secretary11/2007 - 01/2016Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. Green Valley, AZCreated agendas, took minutes and prepared documents for meetings.Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.Kept office equipment functional and supplies well-stocked to promote efficient operations.Maintained master calendar for Facilities Maintenance Dept., 1 Superintendent and 3 Supervisors.Education and TrainingAssociate of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy02/2018Pima Medical Institute Tucson, AZHigh School Diploma06/1991San Gabriel Mission High School San Gabriel, CAVolunteerTucson Medical Center - Teddy Bear Clinic, March 2, 2017 |
