Brittney Ponce, RRT-SDS

Experience

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  Redlands Community Hospital

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

  Respiratory Therapist - Clinical Experience
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  CHOC Children's

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  Respiratory Therapist -Clinical Experience

  • Performed airway clearance maneuvers such as Chest Physiotherapy (CPT), Incentive Spirometry (IS), and cough assist. • Performed nasotracheal and artificial suctioning.• Successfully wean patients off mechanical ventilation and extubate.

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  Kaiser Permanente

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Respiratory Therapist - Clinical Experience

  • Inspected, cleaned, and maintained WatchPat, Nox T3, and CPAP’s to ensure equipment is calibrated and functioning safely and efficiently. • Educated patients and family members on proper use of WatchPat.• Positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.

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  Dialmed - Kaiser Permanente

  Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Educate 15-20 patients in a group setting on Obstructive Sleep Apnea and on proper use of WatchPat and Nox T3• Read sleep studies and discuss with patient regarding preliminary diagnosis• Instruct patients on the proper use of CPAP, TheraVent, and Provent and conduct follow up telephone consultations to ensure adherence; refer patients to alternative treatment as needed• Determine the effectiveness of the therapy being administered and communicate with physician

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  Kindred

  Aug 2020 - Aug 2021

  Registered Respiratory Therapist
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  Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta

  Jun 2021 - May 2022

  Respiratory Care Practitioner
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  Loma Linda University Medical Center

  May 2022 - Aug 2023

  Respiratory Care Practitioner
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  CHOC Children's

  Aug 2023 - now

  Registered Respiratory Therapist