Alyssa Andazola
Florence
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist with 5 years of experience in the NICU, PICU, and adults. Skilled in instructing patients and caregivers about proper use, maintenance and safety of respiratory equipment. Flexible hard worker ready to advance my skills and contribute to team success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Seattle Children's Hospital
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
Respiratory Therapist
Banner Desert Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2024
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Education
Associates in Respiratory Therapy -
Pima Medical Institute
Mesa, AZ07-2019
Skills
- Patient and family advocacy
- Physical assessments
- Patient Education
- Patient care documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Treatment Administration
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Ventilator management
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Seattle Children's Hospital
10.2024 - 02.2025
Respiratory Therapist
Banner Desert Medical Center
07.2019 - 07.2024
Associates in Respiratory Therapy -
Pima Medical Institute
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