Joseph DeLao
Golden
Summary
Proven leadership and time management skills in collaborative environments across educational and professional settings. Expertise in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Care Plan Management, Ventilator Management, and Patient Assessment. Consistently delivers exceptional guest service in high-pressure, fast-paced situations. Credentialed in ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist Specialist
Children’s Hospital Colorado
10.2024 - Current
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on disease management, breathing techniques, and medication administration, promoting self-care and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
Enterprise Pool Respiratory Therapist
Centura Health
11.2019 - Current
- Provide Care In a variety of Hospital settings
- Float around to different hospitals and provide care where needed.
- Adapt to different Hospital policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
Charge Respiratory Therapist
University of Colorado Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Shift Leader
- Cross trained in NICU, ED, CTICU, MICU, STICU, Neuro ICU.
- Provide critical care, patient assessment, ventilator management, advanced life support in Level 1 trauma Hospital.
Manager of Respiratory Care/Respiratory Therapist
St. Anthony Hospital Centura Health
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Provide leadership and manage day to day operations of respiratory department of 45 Staff members.
- Selects, orients, assigns, coaches, councils, and disciplines Respiratory Staff
- Meets financial standard by monitoring expenditure and annual budget information.
- Provide critical care, patient assessment, ventilator management, advanced life support in Level 1 trauma Hospital
PRN Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph Hospital SCL Health
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Meets patient goals and needs by providing quality Care by assessing and interpreting evaluation and test results.
- Determining treatment pans and consultation with physicians and team.
- Administer respiratory therapy treatments, monitor physiological responses to therapy and evaluating patient’s progress.
- Provide Complex therapy requiring a great deal of independent judgment such as caring for patients on life support.
Bartender/Server/Trainer
Paxti’s Pizza
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Maintain High level of guest service and satisfaction
- Demonstrate quick thinking as well as the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Instrumental in new restaurant opening and execution.
- Train and develop new restaurant team members
General Manager
Whitefish Mountain Resort
06.2011 - 04.2013
- Summit house Grill Restaurant General manager
- Supervise Restaurant flow
- Provide excellent customer service and leadership
Manager
Famous Dave’s Barbecue
06.2009 - 06.2011
- Supervise operation, maximize profitability, plan marketing and advertising while ensuring high food quality and service
- Direct hiring, training and scheduling of food service personnel
- Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service
Education
Associate of Occupational Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Denver, CO12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Emphasis: Organizational Communication, Minor in Media Arts: Integrated Digital Media
The University of Montana
Missoula, MT06.2009
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Professional bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Patient care documentation
- Medical record documentation
- Equipment setup
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist Specialist
Children’s Hospital Colorado
10.2024 - Current
Enterprise Pool Respiratory Therapist
Centura Health
11.2019 - Current
Charge Respiratory Therapist
University of Colorado Hospital
11.2019 - 11.2021
Manager of Respiratory Care/Respiratory Therapist
St. Anthony Hospital Centura Health
03.2016 - 11.2019
PRN Respiratory Therapist
St. Joseph Hospital SCL Health
02.2016 - 02.2018
Bartender/Server/Trainer
Paxti’s Pizza
11.2013 - 12.2015
General Manager
Whitefish Mountain Resort
06.2011 - 04.2013
Manager
Famous Dave’s Barbecue
06.2009 - 06.2011
Associate of Occupational Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Emphasis: Organizational Communication, Minor in Media Arts: Integrated Digital Media
The University of Montana
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