Ashlie Hemme
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and respiratory care graduate with a 4.0 GPA and a foundation in respiratory physiology, oxygen. delivery, respiratory equipment, and patient-care documentation. Brings prior U.S. Air Force experience in hypoxia recognition, emergency oxygen procedures, safety-critical training, and team coordination. Known for strong analytical abilities to evaluate patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and adapt interventions based on patient responses. Contributed to improving patient outcomes through diligent application of advanced respiratory techniques and collaborative healthcare team engagement.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapy Student
South Plains College
Lubbock, Texas
08.2024 - 05.2026
- Participated in clinical rotations across various healthcare settings, gaining hands-on experience.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient encounters, treatments, medications administered.
- Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Aerospace Physiology Technician Section Supervisor
United States Air Force
San Antonio, Texas
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Collaborated in team-based safety protocols during simulated in-flight emergency scenarios
- Directed joint-service coordination to execute aerospace physiology and hypobaric chamber training for 8,000 personnel, including pilots and aircrew across all branches, ensuring standardization, safety compliance, and mission readiness in high altitude operations.
- Led training on hypoxia recognition and emergency oxygen procedures, fostering quicker response times and informed decision-making under physiological stress
- Mentored junior personnel during high-risk training scenarios; strengthened team performance and mission confidence
Aerospace Physiology Technician
United States Air Force
Enid, Oklahoma
12.2018 - 06.2020
- Conducted controlled exposure to hypoxic conditions to assess oxygen saturation decline and its neurological impact, contributing to research findings
- Applied aerospace physiology principles, including gas laws, pressure changes, and oxygen transport, to support practical training and educational initiatives
- Recognized personal hypoxia symptoms and early cognitive impairment during reduced oxygen conditions, enhancing awareness of physiological effects
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05-2026
High School Diploma -
Shallowater High School
Shallowater05-2018
Skills
- Aerospace physiology
- Hypoxia recognition
- Emergency response
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Patient monitoring
- Respiratory assessment
Certification
- RRT
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
Timeline
Respiratory Therapy Student
South Plains College
08.2024 - 05.2026
Aerospace Physiology Technician Section Supervisor
United States Air Force
07.2020 - 07.2024
Aerospace Physiology Technician
United States Air Force
12.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
South Plains College
High School Diploma -
Shallowater High School