Ashley Hughes
Seattle,WA
Summary
Respiratory Therapist offering 12-year background assisting in diagnosing, treating and managing patients dealing with pulmonary disorders. Reputable and friendly professional certified as an Adult Critical Care Specialist paired with excellent time management and critical thinking abilities. Expertise in maintaining respiratory therapy equipment and determining requirements for treatment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Harborview Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center
07.2023 - Current
- Experienced in Zoll, Getinge Servo U and Hamilton G5 Ventilators.
- Excels in the implementation of mechanical insufflator-exsufflator devices.
- Evaluated care policies using patient records and current research findings to develop better treatment.
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Respiratory Care Practioner 3
Enloe Medical Center
06.2012 - 05.2023
- Critical Care experience in both ICU, NICU and ER settings
- Charge/Shift Lead, New Hire Preceptor experienced
- Experience in the running, setting up and maintaining of the following equipment: Covidian 840, Puritan Bennett 980, VIASYS LTV-1200, iVent MRI, HAMILTON-T1, AVEA CVS ventilators, BiPAP Vision, Phillips V60 BiPAP, EKG machines, and Theravest
- Practiced in setting up and maintaining nebulizers, nasal cannulas, high flow masks, heated high flow nasal cannulas, Oxymasks, IPPB, IPV, and non-rebreather mask on adult and pediatric patients
- Assisted physicians with intubations and broncoscopy procedures
- Accomplished in extubation, implementing ventilator, and weaning parameters, maintaining endotracheal tubes, tracheotomy care, arterial blood gas draws, EzPAPs and flutter devices/vest CPT
- Skilled in obtaining arterial blood gas test with ultra-sound and FLOLAN management
- Participates frequently with multidisciplinary meetings
- Experienced in the use and care of the Gem Plus 4000 ABG machine
- Worked extensively with respiratory therapy students and participated in furthering their learning
- Knowledgeable in the use and implementation of Bubble CPAP
- Confident in the management of infant airways in high stress environments
- Well versed with EPIC and MetaTech electronic charting systems
- Training started in EBUS sample collection
- Part of the Respiratory Therapy Department's Education Team and volunteers for department events.
Education
The Butte College Respiratory Care Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) - Respiratory Therapy
Butte College
Oroville, Ca05.2012
Skills
- Emergency and ICU level patient management
- Charge/shift Lead
- Education
- Developing Patient Care Plans
- Troubleshooting Equipment
- Maintaining Medical Records
Certifications And Degrees
- Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy
- ACCS Certification
- Washington RRT/CRT
- California RRT/ CRT
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
- NRP in progress
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Harborview Medical Center, Level I Trauma Center
07.2023 - Current
Respiratory Care Practioner 3
Enloe Medical Center
06.2012 - 05.2023
The Butte College Respiratory Care Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) - Respiratory Therapy
Butte College