David Afamasaga

Full CV / Resume

Experience
10/9/13- 1/27/16 ResHealth Medical Group Lead Respiratory Therapist
Performs Autonomic Nervous System testing on patients to diagnose Autonomic Imbalance
Performs Sudo Scan testing on patients to diagnose peripheral neuropathies
Coordinates with Doctor and clinical staff for schedule testing and patients who need to be tested
Performs in home sleep studies and sleep profilers
Experience in scoring sleep studies and creating reports on sleep patterns/ stages Prepares source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information; establishing entry priorities.
Processes customer and source documents by reviewing data for deficiencies; resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents to the team leader for resolution.
Enters customer and data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information on keyboard or optical scanner according to screen format.
Secures information by completing data base backups.
Maintains data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures
Maintains operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
Verifies entered customer and data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data; combining data from both systems when information is incomplete; purging files to eliminate duplication of data.
Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Tests customer and system changes and upgrades by inputting new data; reviewing output.
Educate Spanish speaking patients on procedures prescribed by the Doctor

1/28/13-4/2/13 Sherman Oaks Hospital Respiratory Therapist
Educate Spanish speaking patients on procedures prescribed by the Doctor
Conduct physician-prescribed treatments of a routine nature
Perform chest physical therapy treatments which involve percussion, postural drainage or suctioning
Set up, operate and monitor ventilators
Performed lung expansion therapy including IPPB and Incentive Spirometery
Attained Arterial Blood Gas samples when ordered by physician
10/29/12-1/15/13 St Johns Health Center Respiratory Therapist
Educate Spanish speaking patients on procedures prescribed by the Doctor
Conduct physician-prescribed treatments of a routine nature
Perform chest physical therapy treatments which involve percussion, postural drainage or suctioning
Perform airway management including trach care, Passy-Muir Valve monitoring, and extubation
Performed lung expansion therapy including IPPB and Incentive Spirometery
Attained Arterial Blood Gas samples when ordered by physician
8/20/12-10/23/12 Kindred Hospital Westminster Respiratory Therapist
Educate Spanish speaking patients on procedures prescribed by the Doctor
Conduct physician-prescribed treatments of a routine nature
Perform chest physical therapy treatments which involve percussion, postural drainage or suctioning
Perform airway management including trach care, trach change and extubation
Set up, operate and monitor ventilators
Performed lung expansion therapy including IPPB and Incentive Spirometery
Attained Arterial Blood Gas samples when ordered by physician
6/11/12-8/14/12 La Palma Inter-community Hospital Respiratory Therapist
Educate Spanish speaking patients on procedures prescribed by the Doctor
Conduct physician-prescribed treatments of a routine nature
Perform chest physical therapy treatments which involve percussion, postural drainage or suctioning
Performed lung expansion therapy including IPPB and Incentive Spirometery
Attained Arterial Blood Gas samples when ordered by physician

11/2004-06/2012 Bellflower Medical Center Bellflower, CA Activities Coordinator
Mental Health Worker
Performs daily patient care tasks, including feeding, bathing patients, and cleans patient living areas which may include soiled beds and floor area. Also ensures safety of patient at all times.
Consistently records and/or reports to the Charge Nurse any treatments, results, observations, patient complaints, and other pertinent information regarding the condition of the patient.
4/2005-10/2007 La Casa Psychiatric Facility Long Beach, CA Behavioral Health
Mental Health Worker
Consistently provides supervision for assigned patients. Clearly documents observations of patient behavior.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate the status of the patient's condition accuray, timely and legibly.
6/2003-10/2004 Lowes Home Improvement Long Beach, CA Customer Service Rep
Customer Service Associate
Provide superior customer service by assisting customers in the selection, demonstration and purchase of products including special orders and installations.
Keep shelves fully stocked, fronted according to correctly priced items. Greet and acknowledge all customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.