Kevin Aschbrenner
Normal,IL
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 5+ years of experience in both acute care and ICU healthcare settings. Formal education in Criminology: Law Enforcement. Skillful in completing patient assessments, interacting with people of all ages and backgrounds and successful at implementing best practices to continuously promote good health.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
HME Respiratory Therapist
OSF HealthCare System Home Care
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist III
Rady Children's Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2022
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Responded to emergency codes and calls during off-hours and immediately initiated treatment.
Inpatient Transport Aide
Rady Children's Hospital
07.2016 - 08.2018
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
San Marcos, CA07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA03.2012
High School Diploma -
Valley Center High School
Valley Center, CA05.2008
Skills
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Physical Assessment
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Newborn Intensive Care (NICU)
- Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
- Cardio-Thoracic Intensive Care (CTICU)
- Emergency Department
- Airway Management
- Blood Gas Analysis
Timeline
HME Respiratory Therapist
OSF HealthCare System Home Care
08.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist III
Rady Children's Hospital
10.2018 - 07.2022
Inpatient Transport Aide
Rady Children's Hospital
07.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Pima Medical Institute
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
California State University - Fresno
High School Diploma -
Valley Center High School
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