VICTOR A. GARCES TORRES
Bayamón
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a robust foundation in respiratory therapy supervision and operating room nursing, complemented by a proven ability to deliver exceptional respiratory care. A strong track record of leading teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes demonstrates effective leadership and collaboration skills, along with adaptability to evolving clinical demands. Expertise in respiratory care protocols and staff training ensures high standards of patient safety and compassionate care across diverse medical settings. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge and experience to contribute to the growth and enhancement of healthcare services within a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
03.2024 - Current
- Provide instructions to respiratory therapy staff
- Monitoring staff in clinical area
- Assist with training, hiring and evaluating personnel
- Coordinate and schedule shifts and assignments
- Ensure compliance with the healthcare regulations and standards
- 40 hours a week
Operation Room Nurse
Doctors Center Hospital
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with the OR and surgical team to ensure the highest safety and surgical standards for the patient.
- Discuss with physicians and other health care providers to develop a care plan for the patient during surgery.
- Prepared operating rooms, stock supplies and managed post-operative patient care.
- 40 hours a week
Respiratory Therapy and assistance office clerk
Institute of Modern Pulmonary Medicine
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Performed lung capacity tests on patients as prescribed by physician (PFT).
- Make patients appointments.
- Management and billing of medical plans. (ICD codes)
- 40 hours a week
Respiratory Therapy
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
08.2011 - 02.2021
- Interviewed and examined patients with respiratory illness.
- Analyzed oxygen levels and presence of other gases in patients’ blood.
- Identified causes and determined probable treatment based on test result.
- Guided patients on the proper use of inhalers and other respiratory tools.
- Provided basic and advanced life support to clients.
- Manage clients with multiple respiratory diseases.
- Manage clients on mechanical ventilation invasive and non-invasive.
- ICU, NICU, PICU, SIU, multidisciplinary floors and emergency room experience adults and pediatrics.
- Team leader and mentor.
- 40 hours a week
Education
B.S. of Science - Nursing
NUC University Bayamon Campus
06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Universidad Metropolitana Cupey Campus
06.2011
Skills
- Good work ethics with great attention to detail
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient education
- Scheduling and staffing
References
References are available on request.
Certification
- BLS/CPR Certified: Basic Life Support CPR course for CPR victims of all ages.
- ACLS Certified: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Member of Colegio de Profesionales de Enfermería de PR
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo
03.2024 - Current
Operation Room Nurse
Doctors Center Hospital
03.2023 - 03.2024
Respiratory Therapy and assistance office clerk
Institute of Modern Pulmonary Medicine
02.2021 - 03.2023
Respiratory Therapy
Auxilio Mutuo Hospital
08.2011 - 02.2021
B.S. of Science - Nursing
NUC University Bayamon Campus
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Universidad Metropolitana Cupey Campus