Robert Vargas II

(956)292-4369 3303 Midlands Cir

rvargas01.rv@gmail.com Edinburg, TX 78539

OBJECTIVE

Position as an organizational leader, overseeing the performance

of all levels of health care.
I strive to continually provide high standards of competent care to
meet the expectations of the organization and the diverse needs of
our patients.

CERTIFICATIONS

RRT licensed
ACLS certified
PALS certified
NRP certified
BLS certified

EDUCATION

May 2017 South Texas College McAllen, TX

Bachelor of Applied Science
Major: Organizational Leadership
GPA: 3.64/4.00
Course Highlights: Management Theory I & II, Issues in
Organizational Leadership; Data-Driven Decision-Making I & II;
Behavior, Ethics, and Leadership I & II; and Organizational Change

Honors Graduate

President's Honor List, two semesters

Phi theta Kappa Honors Society member

July 2015 South Texas College McAllen, TX

Associate of Applied Science
Major: Respiratory Therapy
GPA: 3.79/4.00
Course Highlights: Pulmonary Diagnostics, Cardiopulmonary
Disease, Neonatal/Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Care, Mechanical
Ventilation for the Neonatal and Pediatric Patient, Respiratory Care
Pharmacology, and Respiratory Home Care/Rehabilitation
 Honors Graduate

President's Honor List, two semesters

Phi theta Kappa Honors Society member

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Performance quality management

Data driven decision making
Conflict resolution
Customer retention
Inventory Management
Consultation
Quality Control Unit
Administration of respiratory medications
Airway management
Mechanical ventilation
Asthma education
Obtaining and interpretation of arterial blood gas samples
Obtaining sputum samples
Ensuring proper calibration of PFT equipment
Operation and troubleshooting of respiratory care equipment
Tracheostomy care
Spirometry
Vital signs
Patient transports
Routine, critical, and emergency care
Knowledgeable of various computer software programs
Professional bedside manner
Bilingual (Spanish)

EXPERIENCE

August 2015 - Lee's Pharmacy & Medical Equipment McAllen, TX

Present Co.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Manage oxygen and positive air pressure therapy for patients.
Ensure the quality performance of our respiratory and durable
medical equipment departments.
Provide consultation for various respiratory disease processes
and disorders.
Instruct patients, clinicians, and staff on how to operate all
respiratory medical equipment.
Quality control unit (QCU) for the refilling of medical gases.
 Manage inventory of medical equipment.
Perform insurance verification and preauthoration requests.
Develop financial strategies.
Conflict resolution for customers and employees.

January 2015 - McAllen Medical Center McAllen, TX

May 2015 Respiratory Therapy Student
Provided critical care for adult and pediatric patients under the
supervision of Ramsey Rodriguez, MPS, BS, RRT-NPS; and Kim
Morris-Garcia, M.Ed., RRT, NPS.
Completed PFT specialty rotation at Pulmonary and Sleep Center
of the Valley.
Completed specialty rotation at Lee's Pharmacy.
Completed Asthma Education training seminar presented by
Genny Carrillo Zuniga, M.D., Sc.D., M.S.P.H, M.P.H.

August 2014 - Edinburg Children's Hospital/Edinburg Edinburg, TX

December 2014 Regional Medical Center
Respiratory Therapy Student
I provided respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult
patients under the supervision of RRT and South Texas College
instructor Ramsey Rodriguez, MPS, BS, RRT-NPS.
I evaluated asthma patients, and provided asthma education and
demonstration of proper administration of aerosol medications.
Completed sleep studies specialty rotation at Pulmonary and
Sleep Center of the Valley.

June 2014 - Knapp Medical Center Weslaco, TX

August 2014 Respiratory Therapy Student
I provided respiratory care under the supervision of RRT and
South Texas College instructor Betty Chong-Menard, RRT, RN,
M.Ed.
I assisted physicians during surgeries and emergent care
procedures.
Completed bronchoscopy specialty rotation on site.

January 2014 - Rio Grande Regional Hospital/Mission McAllen/Mission, TX

May 2014 Regional Hospital
Respiratory Therapy Student
I provided respiratory care under the supervision of RRT and
South Texas College instructor, Gabriel Pena, BAT, RRT-NPS;
and RRT and SouthTexas College clinical instructor, Yolanda
Pizano, BAT, RRT.
Performed ACLS procedures in ICU and ER departments.
 Completed OR specialty rotation on site.

ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS

Vice-President of Respiratory Therapy Club

REFERENCES

Gabriel Pena, BAT, RRT-NPS

South Texas College
Department Chair of Respiratory Therapy Program
1101 E. Vermont
McAllen, Texas 78502
(956)872-3021
gpena141@southtexascollege.edu

Betty Chong-Menard, RRT, RN, M.Ed.

South Texas College
Clinical Director of Education
1101 E. Vermont
McAllen, Texas 78502
(956)639-0828
bchong-menard1@southtexascollege.edu

Ramsey Rodriguez, MPS, BS, RRT-NPS

South Texas College
Respiratory Faculty Instructor
1101 E. Vermont
McAllen, Texas 78502
(956)872-3181
rrodriguez_6629@southtexascollege.edu

Mr. Michel Bayard, MPH, RRT

McAllen Medical Center
Respiratory Therapist
301 W Expressway 83, McAllen, TX 78503
(956)648-1777
bayard_michel1@yahoo.com