Marlene Ashley
Assumption,IL
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
08.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective delivery of services.
- Provided direct supervision to clinical staff members in accordance with regulatory standards.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, insurance companies.
- Provided guidance and support to team members regarding clinical best practices.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Rehab Specialists
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Developed care plans for individual patients based on assessment of the patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
11.2012 - 07.2015
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing, and sleep studies.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Provided education related to prevention strategies for reducing the risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases.
Respiratory Therapist
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
Terre Haute, Indiana
12.2006 - 07.2012
- 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.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
- Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
- Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
- Ensured all regulatory requirements were met within scope of practice guidelines set forth by governing agencies.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivytech Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN05-2007
Skills
- Process Improvements
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Progress Monitoring
- HIPAA
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical Quality Improvement
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
Decatur Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Rehab Specialists
07.2015 - 08.2017
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Decatur Memorial Hospital
11.2012 - 07.2015
Respiratory Therapist
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
12.2006 - 07.2012
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Ivytech Terre Haute
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