Ashton Newton
Mt. Vernon,IL
Summary
Dedicated Respiratory Therapist with proven expertise in assessing and treating patients. Handles both acute and chronic concerns using optimal approaches based on sound medical standards.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Herrin Hospital
Herrin, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Administered respiratory treatments using advanced equipment and techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on respiratory health and proper equipment usage.
Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medica Group
Columbia , MO
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided respiratory care services to acutely ill patients in intensive care units.
- Instructed patients on proper use of nebulizers, oxygen therapy, CPAP and BiPAP devices and other related equipment.
- Monitored ventilator settings according to established protocols and adjusted accordingly when needed.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
Respiratory Therapist
SIH
Herrin, Illinois
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
My. Vernon, IL
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and specialists to give each patient the best possible care.
- Support patients with emergency issues by providing them skilled assistance with artificial respiration.
- Initiate oxygen delivery and respiratory medication to assess effectiveness.
- Relay the results of tests to physicians and worked with them to address abnormalities.
- Maintain optimal function of mechanical ventilators, capnometers, and aerosol generators to deliver reliable treatments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05.2017
Skills
- Emergency medical care
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Blood gas analysis
- Intubation
- Patient instruction
- Oxygen therapy
- Pulse oximetry
- Deliver treatment
- Manage ventilation
- Educate patients
- Document conditions
- Monitor patients
- Organization
- Prioritization
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Herrin Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Aureus Medica Group
08.2022 - 08.2024
Respiratory Therapist
SIH
08.2021 - 08.2022
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
08.2017 - 08.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Kaskaskia College