Expertise:
Respiratory therapy; Teaching
Major Product/SVS:
Recruitment of health care professionals
Hobbies/Sports:
Learning the guitar; Spending time with her 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: Traveling
Education Degrees:
Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Apollo Medical (1990)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career were being appreciated as a good samaritan for helping a man who met with a motorcycle accident and helping people escape from a car that was dangling from a cliff. Another highlight was the first time she saved a person's life; she believes that there is nothing better than the feeling she receives from doing something so wonderful.
Charity:
Local Cancer Organization; Local Diabetes Foundation; Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Number Of Years In Profession:
22
Number Of Years In Current Position:
22
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her desire to help people, as well as to the fact that her father passed away with asthma.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after being deeply inflicted by her father's demise due to asthma.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mrs. Chapa was hired by the Union Pacific Railroad, as well as other medical businesses, to teach classes about CPR, first aid and diabetes. She has worked in the emergency room and intensive care units, gathering blood samples, running results, and performing life support. She has also worked in maternity-delivery wards and home care services, and performed many 12-lead ECGs. Mrs. Chapa has been awarded a certification for conducting nursing programs in the Phoenix area. During her career, she has also received several awards, certificates, and letters to employers from patients, stating her good job and their thanks.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Visiting hospitals and medical offices to perform respiratory therapy; Conducting evaluations; Diagnosing patients; Instructing in the areas of first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, diabetes, slips trips and falls, and home health in all departments
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mrs. Chapa hopes to move to a smaller town during retirement and help people.