Ashley Arnold
Evansville,IN
Summary
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record at Ascension St. Vincent, enhancing patient ventilation efficacy and mentoring staff. Expert in airway management and arterial blood gas analysis, I excel in emergency care and innovative oxygenation strategies, significantly improving patient outcomes. Skilled in collaborative care and patient education, I embody dedication and advanced respiratory care techniques.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ascension St. Vincent
01.2017 - Current
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Provided emergency response during cardiac arrests or other life-threatening situations utilizing advanced life support measures when required.
- Contributed to successful weaning from mechanical ventilation by optimizing oxygenation strategies tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
- Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Consistently responded within time limits to requests for respiratory assessments.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
- Performed airway clearance therapies effectively reducing complications related to mucus buildup within the lungs.
- Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
Education
Associate Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN05.2017
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway Management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory Medication Administration
- Patient Education
- Nitric Oxide Therapy
- High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation
- Care Plan Management
- Pediatric Respiratory Care/Intensive Care
- Adult Respiratory Care/Intensive Care
- Emergency Management and Care
- Pulmonary Function Testing
Certification
- PALS
- ACLS
- BLS
- NRP
- NPS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ascension St. Vincent
01.2017 - Current
Associate Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapy
University of Southern Indiana