Cecilia Henson
Phoenix
Summary
I've been a dedicated health professional for over four years, working at Magnet hospitals, teaching facilities, and Level 1 trauma centers. I'm deeply passionate about providing exceptional patient care and meaningfully giving back to the community. I work in major hospital areas, including CVICU, NeuroICU, TSICU, MICU, PACU, and ED. I possess exceptional interdisciplinary communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. I have completed a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy at NAU. I like volunteering, baking, and practicing Spanish outside of work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
Rush University Medical Center
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Manages mechanical ventilation and airways, including assessment, monitoring, weaning, and ventilator recommendations.
- Performs bronchial hygiene procedures (aerosol therapy, chest physiotherapy, therapeutic gases) and manages gas delivery systems.
- Assesses patients before/after treatments; recommends, adjusts, or discontinues therapies as appropriate.
- Applies and manages CPAP/BiPAP based on patient compliance, response, and lab values.
- Completes accurate, timely documentation in medical records, departmental logs, and billing.
- Evaluates oxygenation, ventilation, and hemodynamic status using monitoring tools and labs; provides interventions including CPR and Rapid Response support.
- Conducts bedside spirometry and limited pulmonary function tests; interprets values.
- Educates patients and families on respiratory care.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Mayo Clinic
12.2024 - Current
- Provides assessment, treatment, and monitoring of cardiopulmonary disease.
- Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team that coordinates and provides continuity of care.
- Quickly and accurately assesses a patient's condition and communicates effectively to the care team.
- Recognizes changes in patient's condition, results of diagnostic studies, symptomatology, and response to treatment.
- Follows respiratory-driven protocols to deliver clinically indicated treatment.
Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Performed assessments, diagnostic testing, prescribed treatments, and care of various respiratory therapy patients.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments and maintained department records accurately.
- Applied and managed mechanical ventilators with full autonomy.
- Participated in daily patient rounds.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Banner University Medical Center
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Performed all basic modalities of respiratory care as prescribed by physicians and followed hospital policies and procedures.
- Applied and managed mechanical ventilators, recommending adjustments to improve clinical condition and patient comfort and to expedite the weaning process.
- Performed pulmonary and cardiology diagnostic testing.
- Communicated and collaborated with resource staff in formulating care plans, making recommendations for change in therapy, and identifying/resolving problems.
Respiratory Care Intern
Harborview Medical Center
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Utilized the respiratory care process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to provide safe, therapeutic care to patients.
- Collaborated with appropriate disciplines to coordinate continuity of patient care from admission through discharge in support of the respiratory, medical, and nursing plans of care.
- Maintained inventory, stock, and organized all respiratory equipment and supply rooms.
Education
BS Respiratory Therapy -
Northern Arizona University
01-2024
AAS Respiratory Therapy -
Tacoma Community College
01-2021
AA/AAS General Studies -
Mesa Community College
01-2019
Skills
- Experienced in diverse ventilator modes
- Assesses clinical outcomes and modifies treatment plans
- Direct patient care
- Bronchial hygiene
- Lung expansion
- Specialty inhalation gas
- Arterial blood gas analysis
Affiliations
American Association for Respiratory Care Member #9878229
Certification
- RRT License #044983
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
Timeline
Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
Rush University Medical Center
07.2025 - 10.2025
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Mayo Clinic
12.2024 - Current
Travel Respiratory Care Practitioner
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
04.2024 - 07.2024
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Banner University Medical Center
10.2021 - 02.2024
Respiratory Care Intern
Harborview Medical Center
12.2020 - 05.2021
BS Respiratory Therapy -
Northern Arizona University
AAS Respiratory Therapy -
Tacoma Community College
AA/AAS General Studies -
Mesa Community College
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