Ashley Shaughnessy
Pittsfield,MA
Summary
Compassionate individual who has fulfilled a variety of roles in the field of healthcare, including a Certified Pharmacy Technician and Registered Respiratory Therapist. These career opportunities have allowed me to develop a strong professional foundation composed of knowledge and skills that have been utilized to provide an array of services to help meet the needs of diverse individuals, groups, and populations. To further demonstrate my commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our community, I have advanced my studies in Public Health and completed a 20-week internship to gain work experience in this field. I am seeking an opportunity that will allow me to apply my unique set of skills and experience, while positively contributing to the overall health and well-being of Berkshire County.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Berkshire Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
- Provide optimal care to patients suffering from a large variety of breathing disorders
- Worked in collaboration with Physicians and Case Supervisors to create effective treatment programs for patients
- Worked to educate and treat patients with respiratory issues
- Handled all clinical applications of respiratory care
- Assessed the pulmonary status of patients and reviewed their medical charts and performed in-depth physical examinations
- Tested, adjusted, and applied oxygen, aerosol and humidity as needed
- Monitors critical care units’ patients who are on ventilator
- Weans off patients from mechanical ventilation
- Administers artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and cardiopulmonary resuscitation during emergency cases
- Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and clears patients’ airways of any physical obstruction
- Supervises Tracheostomy Decannulation
- Checks and records patients’ vital signs, arterial blood gases, blood chemistry charges and consults attending physicians when adverse reactions occur
Intern
Berkshire Health Systems
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Internship with Charles Redd-Chief Officer of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Pharmacy Technician
Flynn’s Pharmacy and Home Medical Equipment
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Communication between patients, doctor’s offices, and other pharmacies
- Utilizing computers to input E-scribe prescriptions, fill prescriptions, run insurance claims, and maintain patient profile information
- Developing a firm understanding of medical terminology, medication use and their relationships with associated health conditions
- Run insurance claims with appropriate information and have success with paid claims
- Ring out customers on registers for prescriptions by confirming personal information
- Relaying messages from the pharmacist to the patient
- Directing patient questions and concerns to the pharmacist on duty
- Data Entry-Typing in prescriptions as quickly and efficiently as possible
- File paperwork on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis
- Assist pharmacist in carrying out their duties in compliance to pharmacy state and federal regulations
- Take into consideration cost, expense, and profit of dispensing medication
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
11.2012 - 04.2016
Education
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
North Adams, MA01-2020
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA01-2018
High School Diploma -
New Lebanon High School
New Lebanon, NY01-2011
Skills
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Problem resolution
- Cross-cultural communication
- Critical thinking
- Health promotion
- Cultural awareness
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Intern
Berkshire Health Systems
07.2024 - 12.2024
Respiratory Therapist
Berkshire Medical Center
08.2018 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Flynn’s Pharmacy and Home Medical Equipment
04.2016 - 12.2018
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
11.2012 - 04.2016
Master of Public Health - Public Health
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Berkshire Community College
High School Diploma -
New Lebanon High School