Carmen Aguilar
Stone Mountain
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist known for delivering exceptional patient care in hospital environments. Experience working with pediatric patients with asthma, bronchiolitis, and general upper respiratory infections requiring close care and innovative treatment approaches. Natural communicator with children with talent reducing fears through education and soothing techniques such as using toys and music.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, GA
06.2021 - Current
- Assist in adult and pediatric intubations
- ER trained- pediatrics and adults
- CVICU trained
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Performed arterial blood gas analysis and assisted in bronchoscopies.
- Charge/Resource RT
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to patients with acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment usage.
- Assisted in tracheostomy procedures in adults.
- Clinical educator for incoming cohorts.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Verras Pediatrics
Tucker, GA
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Triage patients in a timely manner to maintain a steady patient flow.
- Built a good report with the patient to establish trust
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine lab tests.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
RESPIRATORY TECHNICIAN
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Breathing treatments (MDI, Aerosol), CPT, PEP therapy, charting on EPIC system, set up equipment, patient care
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments to pediatric patients.
- Assisted inn equipment set up for colleagues.
- Established different airway clearance techniques to help the patient maintain clear airways.
- Assisted in stocking different areas of the hospital.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2021
Skills
- Effective communication with team members and patients
- Professional bedside manners
- Time management
- Punctual and organized
- Airway management
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- Proficient at EPIC charting system
Certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
06.2021 - Current
RESPIRATORY TECHNICIAN
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
08.2020 - 03.2021
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
Verras Pediatrics
01.2018 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Georgia State University