ASHLEY ARREZOLA
Summary
Disciplined professional Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience in providing compassionate respiratory care to a variety of patients. Demonstrated expertise evaluating patient medical histories and developing individualized treatment plans. Proven success in improving patient outcomes and promoting the highest quality of care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Desert Mountain Care Center
05.2026 - Current
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and respiratory status during therapy sessions.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Rancho
04.2026 - Current
- Administered respiratory treatments and therapies for diverse patient populations.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and respiratory status during therapy sessions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management and equipment use.
- Assisted in the maintenance and calibration of respiratory therapy equipment.
- Provided emergency care for patients experiencing respiratory distress or failure.
- Documented patient progress and response to therapies in electronic health records.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
03.2024 - 05.2026
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records.
- Assisted in medical record keeping and filing, including patient registration and scheduling appointments.
- Provided excellent customer service to patients by answering questions about medical procedures and insurance policies.
Respiratory Therapy Student
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, USA
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure accurate diagnosis and therapeutic care of patients.
- Recognized changes in patient's conditions during therapeutic care and took appropriate action according to established protocols.
- Evaluated effectiveness of respiratory therapy interventions through periodic assessment of patient status.
- Administered aerosolized medications via nebulizers or inhalers as prescribed by physician orders.
- Utilized computer software applications to accurately document daily activities related to patient care services.
- Initiated chest physiotherapy to clear airways of secretions in critically ill patients.
- Monitored vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, temperature and oxygen saturation levels throughout treatment sessions.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes and consulted with physician if adverse reactions occur.
- Worked as part of team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care.
Medical Assistant
Inland Empire Women's Center
Loma Linda, USA
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
- Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to safety guidelines set forth by the facility's policy manual.
- Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms.
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
- Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation.
Education
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
San Bernardino02.2026
Certification in Clinical Medical Assisting -
UEI College
Riverside03-2022
Skills
- Aerosol medication delivery
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Attention to detail
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Clinical decision making
- Critical thinking
- Medical record documentation
- Multitasking
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Tracheostomy care
- Emergency response
- Patient assessment
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association
References
References available upon request
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Desert Mountain Care Center
05.2026 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Kindred Hospital Rancho
04.2026 - Current
Respiratory Therapy Student
Concorde Career College
09.2024 - 02.2026
Medical Assistant
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
03.2024 - 05.2026
Medical Assistant
Inland Empire Women's Center
05.2022 - 03.2024
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Certification in Clinical Medical Assisting -
UEI College