Danitza Gonzalez
Tucson
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with 8+ years in advanced respiratory care, diagnostic testing, and patient assessment. Proficient in ventilator management, neonatal and pediatric care, and patient education. Skilled in equipment troubleshooting, quality improvement, and precepting new hires. Collaborative team player in high-acuity settings, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and ensuring compliance with best practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
01.2022 - Current
- Manages neonatal and pediatric ventilators, collaborates with physicians to ensure patient satisfaction, precepts new hires and students, responds to emergencies with advanced life support, communicates patient progress to referring physicians, and educates patients and families on respiratory care.
- Performs advanced respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures, manages mechanical ventilation, maintains medical equipment, assesses patient responses, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, provides training, and contributes to quality improvement initiatives and policy development.
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Instructor
Pima Community College
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Instructed and evaluated respiratory therapy students during clinical externships, tailored experiences to individual needs, and ensured adherence to school and facility policies. Trained students in techniques and methods aligned with clinical performance standards.
Respiratory Therapist III
Tucson Medical Center
03.2017 - 12.2021
- Provided comprehensive respiratory care, including patient assessments and therapy adjustments, in Pediatric, PICU, NICU, and adult ICU settings, collaborating with physicians to optimize treatment plans.
- Flight and Transport Respiratory Therapist – Increased survival rates of critically ill neonatal patients by performing life-saving interventions such as intubation, ventilator management, and CPR inflight. Transported and monitored infants requiring higher-level care to facilities equipped to meet their needs.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southern AZ VA Health Care System
07.2016 - 06.2017
Office Assistant
San Pedro Health
10.2014 - 07.2016
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cochise College
Sierra Vista, ArizonaSkills
- Airway Management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Nitric Oxide Therapy
- High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
- Medication Administration
- Ventilator Management
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis & Management
- Invasive and Non-Invasive Procedures
- Advanced Clinical Monitoring
- Patient Care Documentation
Clinical Skills and Patient Care
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Patient Education
- Assisting with Education and Orientation
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Interpersonal Communication
- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc)
- Quality Assurance and Process Improvement
Interpersonal and Leadership Skills
Technical and Administrative Skills
Certification
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Banner University Medical Center Tucson
01.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Instructor
Pima Community College
08.2021 - 12.2022
Respiratory Therapist III
Tucson Medical Center
03.2017 - 12.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Southern AZ VA Health Care System
07.2016 - 06.2017
Office Assistant
San Pedro Health
10.2014 - 07.2016
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Cochise College
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