Rachel Castorena

Certified Respiratory Therapist with strong foundation in delivering quality respiratory care services. Known for successfully managing patient treatment plans. Reliable in adapting to changing clinical needs and using respiratory techniques.

Respiratory Therapist - Onehome - San Antonio, TX

(2024-08 - 2026-06)

• Executed CPAP/BiPAP setup procedures to ensure optimal patient comfort and compliance.
• Assisted in conducting mask fittings for various clients.
• Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment.
• Administered NIV therapy to enhance patient respiratory function.
• Executed comprehensive equipment troubleshooting.

Respiratory Therapist - Wellnecessities /VitalSleep - San Antonio, TX

(2020-12 - 2024-07)

• Facilitated comprehensive sleep therapy education.
• Facilitated CPAP and BiPAP setup processes for patients.
• Managed distribution of CPAP/BiPAP supplies to patients as required.
• Executed mask fittings and refitting procedures.
• Executed device troubleshooting procedures to identify and resolve technical issues.

Respiratory Therapist - Bridgemoor Transitional Care Rehab - San Antonio, TX

(2019-06 - 2020-07)

• Oversaw ventilator management protocols to ensure optimal patient respiratory support.
• Assisted emergency response teams in executing safety protocols during critical incidents.
• Administered nebulizer therapy to enhance respiratory function and patient comfort.

Respiratory Therapist - Bexar Care Home Medical - San Antonio, TX

(2016-06 - 2019-05)

• Assisted patients with CPAP/BiPAP equipment setup and operation.
• Provided support in troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues.

Respiratory Therapist - Dimmit County Memorial Hospital - Carrizo Springs, TX

(2012-09 - 2014-07)

• Assisted in fitting CPAP and BiPAP masks for patients.
• Cpap/Bipap compliance monitoring.
• Executed home care oxygen setup procedures.
• Oversaw ventilator management protocols to ensure optimal patient respiratory support.
• Led rapid response team to address urgent operational challenges.
• Facilitated intubation procedures to ensure patient airway management.
• Delivered on-call emergency room care to ensure timely patient treatment.

Respiratory Therapist - Doctors Regional Medical Center - Corpus Christi, TX

(2009-02 - 2012-05)

• Oversaw ventilator management protocols to ensure optimal patient respiratory support.
• Nebulizer therapy.
• Rapid response team.
• Assisted in conducting ABG analysis to support clinical decision-making.
• Emergency room care.
• Executed nebulizer therapy administration.

Respiratory Therapist - Uvalde Memorial Hospital - Uvalde, TX

(2007-08 - 2009-01)

• Executed nebulizer therapy administration.
• Delivered comprehensive emergency room care to stabilize patients in critical condition.
• Led on-call emergency response team to ensure rapid incident management.
• Oversaw ventilator management protocols to ensure optimal patient respiratory support.

Associates Degree Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy - Southwest Texas State University (2007-01)