Ashley Dotson
Wise,VA
Summary
Results-driven respiratory therapist with strong expertise in mechanical ventilation and patient assessment. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering clinical collaboration to optimize treatment plans.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ballad Health System
Bristol, Tennessee
02.2016 - Current
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators while performing critical care duties.
- Maintained patient airways using endotracheal intubation techniques.
- Monitored vital signs and blood chemistry for critically ill patients.
- Coordinated patient care with physicians, nurses, and support staff to ensure comprehensive treatment plans.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies, making informed medical decisions based on assessments.
- Consulted with physicians to determine diagnoses and treatment plans for complex cases.
- Trained healthcare personnel and trainees on respiratory care procedures to enhance team competency.
- Educated patients and families on effective use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers to improve treatment adherence.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap12.2015
Skills
- Endotracheal intubation
- Mechanical ventilation
- Ventilator management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Patient assessment
- Respiratory techniques
- Critical care
- Emergency care
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Clinical collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Ethics and professionalism
- End-of-life care
Certification
ACLS
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Ballad Health System
02.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Mountain Empire Community College