Ashley Risinger
Leesville
Summary
Adaptable Travel Respiratory Therapist known for exceptional productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in acute respiratory care management, mechanical ventilation setup and monitoring, and emergency respiratory support. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring high-quality patient care across diverse clinical settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Lawrence And Memorial Hospital
New London
11.2024 - Current
- Provided emergency response services in critical situations where immediate intervention was required.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and spirometry testing.
- Managed acute exacerbation of chronic conditions such as COPD or asthma attacks.
- Reviewed patient data from previous visits to assess current condition status changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to ensure quality care delivery standards were met at all times.
- Assisted with intubations, ventilator management, bronchoscopies, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomies and other related procedures.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
The Miriam Hospital
Providence
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to determine the most appropriate treatment plan for each patient.
- Educated patients and family members about proper use of medical equipment and medications.
- Travelled to various healthcare facilities to provide respiratory therapy services when needed.
- Provided emergency response services in critical situations where immediate intervention was required.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop action plans for improvement.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
Augusta
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Provided education related to prevention strategies for reducing the risk of developing chronic respiratory diseases.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive plans for patient care.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Maintained accurate records of all patient assessments, treatments, medications administered and outcomes of treatments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Augusta University
Augusta, GA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina
Aiken05-2020
Skills
- Emergency response
- Mechanical ventilation
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Effective communication
Certification
- CRT, completed 6-9-2022
- RRT, completed 6-28-2022
- ACLS, completed 1-29-2024
- BLS, completed 6-20-2024
- PALS, completed 6-20-2024
- NRP, completed 9-12-2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Lawrence And Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
The Miriam Hospital
07.2024 - 11.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Doctors Hospital of Augusta
07.2022 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Augusta University
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
University of South Carolina