Maria Gardini Bsrt-Nps Email & Phone Number

United States

United States

Greater San Diego Area

Administer medical gas, humidifiers, medications and aerosol.Set up mechanical ventilators and oxygen administration.Provide patient and family education.Follow verbal and written orders from physicians in administering drugs for cardiopulmonary system.Evaluate respiratory therapy effectiveness and make suggestions as appropriate.Ventilator and trach weaning in conjunction with Pulmonary Director.Equipment cleaning and maintenance.Participate in resident care conferences and rehabilitation meetings.Complete report and discharge planning.

Greater San Diego Area

Revision of prescriptions, measured arterial blood gas and review resident information for evaluation. Performed set up of mechanical ventilator, therapeutic gas administration and aerosol generator. Followed appropriate authorization for measuring and determining acid-base balance and efficiency of ventilation and metabolism. Performed routine patient assessment such as ventilator check, SPO2 measurement, and auscultation. Conducted physician prescribed treatments of a routine nature such as Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB). Performed weekly progress reports to physician on residents condition and care plan. Administered medical vapors, gases, humidity, and various oxygen concentrations to residents respiratory system. Perform routine tracheal suctioning, sputum induction and administration of breathing treatments. Assessed residents tracheostomy for infection control, abnormalities and cuff management via minimal occluding volume. Performed weaning parameters and tracheal decannulation. Maintained charts with residents information and identification for ventilation tracking. Provided emergency care, including artificial respiration and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Responsible for inspection, cleaning and testing respiratory equipment on a timely manner for safety and efficiency. Admitted residents into subacute unit, performed respiratory assessment to confirm clinical stable condition. Maintained daily ventilators and crash cart on standby for availability during emergencies. Followed regulatory refrigeration of blood samples and sputum collection for laboratory testing. Regulatory pharmacy shipping of discontinued medications. Adhere to state and federal regulations; follow company policies and procedures, HIPPA and mandated reporting. Daily endorsement and reporting to incoming shift for continuation of respiratory care and progress reports. Emergency ventilator resident transport.

Kearny Mesa

San Diego

Completed and maintain respiratory equipment for patients in office and delivered.Entrusted by corporate staff in writing policies and procedures.Equipment set up CPAP, Bi-Level, ST, BIPAP autoSV, iVAPS.Auto-CPAP Titrations and physician reporting.Perform CPAP mask fittings.Traveling responsibilities, L.A. county and Imperial county for PAP delivery.Completed timely reports following setup and follow up calls.Utilized Philips Respironics Encore Anywhere and Resmed Airview systems for compliance monitoring. Provided clinical respiratory equipment as ordered by physicians.DME delivery to hospitals at bedside for discharge purposes.NICU set up for Phototherapy and portable pulse oximeter.Set up of Oral tracheal suction pumps.Set up Smartmonitor2 apnea monitor and calibration with Biomedical Prosim simulator.Demonstrated Cough Assist therapy and HFCWO with Afflo vest.Performed oxygen conserving device testing for portable oxygen safety.Set up and demonstrated air compressor/Large Volume Nebulizer with drainage system.Educated patients in proper use and care of all respiratory equipment.Operated in accordance with industry standards and regulations.Resolved equipment problems and troubleshooting.Performed compliance maintenance and responsible for programming and equipment testing.Utilized Brightree DME system documentation to stored patient information.Created sale orders for Respiratory equipment.Conducted regulatory preventative maintenance standard procedures.Regulatory testing of phototherapy equipment and PAP calibration with Digital manometer.Maintained referral logs, paper work and record keeping.Provided 24 services as on-call RT.Philips Respironics Trilogy- Ventilator set up and check out procedures for safety and audible alarms.Performed ventilator follow up and monthly ventilator checks at home.Confirmed ventilator and tracheostomy supplies for DME process.Set up humidification system at home such as Fisher & Paykel HC550.

Chula Vista, Ca

Performed nursing and rehabilitation care for patients recovering from illness or injury. It is connected to an independent living program that offers basic lifestyle services 24/7. Fredericka Manor is a certified skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. Offers therapies that include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and respite care. Includes a 60 bed Alzheimer’s care program. The patient care assistant technician/RNA duties are as follows:Test SPO2 on room air for patients with COPD for discharge purposes and to consider oxygen use at home.Elevation of legs for patients with Congestive Heart Failure and edema.Constant repositioning for prevention of decubitus ulcers for bed bound patients.Alzheiumers unit, reporting of acute behavioral problems such as wondering or risk for elopement. Monitor and report pain for general change of condition.Train and teach certified nurse assistant students on proper care techniques.Proper use of Incentive spirometry, therapeutic machines, oxygen use, vital signs and advance transfer techniques for patient recovery.

Greater San Diego Area

Duties were to perform activities of daily living, transportation services, house hold services and reminder of medications.

Batchelor Of Science In Respiratory Therapy, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: AARC, CSR, CCSD tutor. Airway management, Anatomy and physiology, Cardiopulmonary pharmacology, Cardiopulmonary.

Patient Care Assistant Technician, Nursing Assistant/Aide And Patient Care Assistant/Aide

Activities and Societies: Assisted in the following organizations: UCSD. Synergy Research Clinic. University Healthcare Center. Mount.