Raul A. Ruiz

About Raul A. Ruiz

Over the course of my professional life, I have achieved a number of unique and exciting accomplishments in various fields, which has enabled me to give back to my community and become a servant leader. My experience spans diverse disciplines, such as advanced clinical practice as a respiratory therapist, business development coaching, and computer programming for derivatives market speculation and risk management. As the owner of my own trading business, I am eager to serve as a mentor and guide for aspiring entrepreneurs.I wholeheartedly encourage anyone with the desire to pursue their own business to do so, utilizing my experiences as a roadmap for their success. Additionally, I have recently achieved outstanding results in business development for post-acute healthcare systems, functioning as a Marketing/Sales Executive. My documented achievements include creating multi-million-dollar revenue streams and demonstrating leadership in developing and implementing effective sales strategies.People often inquire about the diversity of my professional resume, and my answer is simple: I firmly believe that the most exciting path to professional and personal success lies in diversifying your income streams and nurturing various talents. Embracing this philosophy has not only allowed me to excel in each industry I\'ve worked in but has also afforded me the honor and pleasure of meeting dynamic individuals from all walks of life.I view life as a canvas, and we are the artists who paint our own stories. So, I encourage you to go out there, give your best, become the person you wish to be remembered for, and create a masterpiece out of the painting of your life.\"

Experience

1. Senior Registered Respiratory Therapist & Neonatal Pediatric Specialist

   Providence

   May 2022 — Present · Mission Viejo, CA, US

   Deliver advanced, evidence-based respiratory care in a top-tier Level NICU, PICU, and adult ICU. Campus-wide resource for complex pulmonary cases.Key expertise: • Neonatal iNO therapy integrated on Dräger Evita V800• HFOV on SensorMedics 3100A (neonates/select peds)• All conventional ventilation on Dräger Evita V800 (NICU/PICU/adult ICU)• High-flow nasal cannula (Optiflow/MR850 systems)• Continuous albuterol via Baxter Contour pumps (severe pediatric bronchospasm)• Continuous inhaled epoprostenol (Veletri/Flolan) for adult ARDS/PH/RV failure• Surfactant therapy, NIV (BiPAP/CPAP/AVAPS), airway clearance, emergency airway supportCollaborate closely with neonatologists, intensivists, NPs, bedside nurses, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams on individualized care plans and evidence-based weaning protocols to speed extubation, reduce LOS, and prevent readmissions.Mentor new therapists; provide in-services and real-time troubleshooting across all age groups.Recognized for mastery of Dräger Evita V800 & 3100A, calm expertise in crises, strong teamwork, and outstanding outcomes in one of Southern California’s best combined pediatric/adult critical care programs.

Education

• Concorde Career College

  Associate of Applied Science, Respiratory Care

  1993 — 1994

• California Coast University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Care Business Administration/Finance

  2012 — 2014

• Bakersfield College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Anthropology

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Certification, Unix Linux System Engineering

  2008 — 2008

Skills

• Creative Entrepreneurship
• Hospitals
• Higher Education
• Patient Advocacy
• Clinical Research
• Marketing
• Network Administration
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Healthcare
• Patient Education
• Care Planning
• Respiratory Therapy
• Hipaa
• U.s. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (Hipaa)
• Acute Care
• Cpoe
• Case Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Respiratory Care
• Cardiac Care
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Icu
• Management
• Team Building
• Inpatient
• Critical Care
• Healthcare Management
• Leadership
• Rehabilitation
• Emr