Ashley Yepes
Magnolia,TX
Summary
Delivered high-quality respiratory care services to enhance patient outcomes for individuals suffering from respiratory conditions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Care Practitioner
HCA Houston Healthcare
Houston, TX
09.2025 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments for diverse patient populations, ensuring optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted therapies based on clinical evaluations and physician directives.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatments, and home care techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of patient respiratory function using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Led training sessions for new staff on best practices in respiratory care protocols and equipment usage.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance efficiency in the delivery of respiratory services across departments.
- Initiated quality improvement projects that enhanced patient safety and satisfaction within the respiratory unit.
- Served as a preceptor for new employees and students in the respiratory therapy program, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced patient comfort during procedures by utilizing effective communication and bedside manner skills.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings, discussing patient progress and planning appropriate interventions.
- Assisted in emergency situations involving airway management, including intubations and placement of advanced airways such as LMA''s or endotracheal tubes.
- Optimized ventilator settings for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate oxygenation levels while minimizing potential complications.
- Participated in continuous professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of respiratory care.
- Educated patients and their families on the proper use of home respiratory equipment, leading to better adherence to treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient medical history, treatments, and responses to therapy.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current respiratory treatments and therapies, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes where necessary.
- Ensured quality care for patients with chronic respiratory diseases through proper management and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs and diagnoses.
- Worked closely with infection control teams to minimize cross-contamination risks during aerosol-generating procedures.
- Cooperated and communicated with physicians to deliver patient satisfaction and meet compliance with set standards.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functioning while adhering to safety protocols throughout the facility.
- Responded quickly to urgent calls for respiratory assistance, providing life-saving interventions in critical situations.
- Educated patients about respiratory conditions, treatment plans and medication use.
- Administered appropriate respiratory treatments to patients using medical equipment.
- Actively contributed toward achieving accreditation goals for the facility''s Respiratory Care Department by adhering to strict standards and protocols.
- Documented treatment effectiveness and patient outcomes in medical records.
- Developed effective strategies for managing patient caseload, prioritizing the needs of critically ill patients while still providing optimal care for all.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments of respiratory conditions.
- Streamlined department operations by implementing efficient scheduling techniques for staff members and equipment usage.
- Conducted regular assessments of patients'' lung function using spirometry tests, enabling early detection of issues or improvements in condition.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge education on self-care techniques and follow-up appointments for pulmonary rehabilitation programs.
- Provided comprehensive care to improve and strengthen clients' respiratory functions.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
Germantown, TN
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Formulated comprehensive treatment plans for patients to enhance respiratory health outcomes.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Saint Francis Hospital
Memphis, TN
02.2021 - 02.2024
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
- Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Consulted and counseled patients and caregivers.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Regional One Health Medical Center
Memphis, TN
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Explained respiratory diagnosis information, treatments and prescription instructions to patients.
- Cared for patients by providing respiratory treatments.
- Maintained patient medical records with treatment effectiveness and health outcomes.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
- Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Delivered comprehensive care to restore and strengthen patients' respiratory functions.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance. Operated and managed mechanical ventilators.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses and environmental control systems.
- Spearheaded clinical training and orientation for newly hired staff and university students.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance, and operate and manage mechanical ventilators.
- Maintained professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, seminars and lectures.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
- Consulted and counseled patients and caregivers.
- Provided patients with information about treatment plans, prescribed medications and at-home care for chronic and acute conditions.
Receptionist
Xu Wellness Center
Cordova, TN
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring efficient patient check-in and appointment scheduling.
- Streamlined communication between patients and medical staff, enhancing overall clinic workflow.
- Coordinated office supply inventory, minimizing shortages and optimizing resource allocation.
- Implemented patient follow-up protocols, improving satisfaction and retention rates.
- Trained new reception staff on systems and procedures to maintain service quality standards.
- Developed and maintained filing systems for patient records, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in managing billing inquiries, resolving issues to support financial accuracy.
- Conducted regular audits of office processes, identifying areas for efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Leveraged advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel to enhance document creation and data analysis processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College
Memphis, TN12.2020
Skills
- Respiratory medical equipment
- Customer care
- Creating patient care plans
- Respiratory treatments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Microsoft word
- Microsoft excel
- Assessing patients
- Educating patients
- Patient care documentation
- Patient and caregiver education
- Body mechanics competency
- Care plan management
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Drug administration trained
- Working collaboratively
Timeline
Respiratory Care Practitioner
HCA Houston Healthcare
09.2025 - Current
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2025
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Regional One Health Medical Center
05.2021 - 01.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Saint Francis Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2024
Receptionist
Xu Wellness Center
01.2012 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Concorde Career College