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Ashley C.

Ashley C.

$25.00 / hr

Stamford, CT

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About Ashley

My husband and I with our two little kids just moved to the east coast in October. Prior to moving out here, I have had the wonderful opportunity of working as a respiratory therapist at two amazing children's hospitals over the last 8 years. I was trained for all the units in the hospital and floated to the various units depending on patient acuity; however, my core unit was the PICU (pediatric ICU). My specialty is with issues concerning the lungs, such as asthmatics, CF (Cystic Fibrosis) patients, SMA (spinal muscular atrophy) patients, and ventilated patients. When I was 18, my mother was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. After 6 months of hospitals, my mother unfortunately passed away. During that time, I fell in love with the aspect of patient care. I wanted to be in a position to help families the way all the hospital care givers helped my mom and my family. For the last 5 years, I have been so blessed to have the opportunity to volunteer at Trails Edge Ventilator Camp. For 5 days, I am able to help 30 different kids (some ventilated and wheel-chair bound but all requiring some respiratory support) experience things that due to their disease/illness may be limited, such as going up in a tree house, riding a horse, and swimming. I love meeting families. I love being able to make a difference in someone's life. I love kids. I love my job!

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • COPD
  • Home Health Care
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Respiratory Therapist RRT (clinical specialist)

Apr 2012 - Oct 2017
Mott Children's Hospital (University of Michigan)
-Oriented to all units of the hospital (NICU, PICU, PCTU, ER, general care) -PICU core senior specialist -Trained on indirect calorimetry and the application of the device in the ICU setting -Participated on the Interview Committee, VAP committee, Bereavement Team, PEPP committee, ABG team and Respiratory Care Week committee -Provided assistance in neonatal resuscitation in labor and delivery & administration of surfactant when needed -Held responsibility for the care and well being of various patients (ex: asthmatic, CF, ventilated, trauma, cardiac surgery, neonatal) -Worked with other team members and staff doctors in code situations & the assessment of care with ICU patients -Provided education on respiratory tasks, medication, treatments and equipment to patients, families and new staff -Skilled and knowledgeable in utilizing 3100 Oscillator A & B, HFJV, Vapotherm, nitric oxide, heliox, BIPAP, SIPAP, RAM nasal CPAP, nitrogen, and a variety of ventilators (Servo i, Avea, LTV, Vela, Trilogy) -Acted as Charge Therapist of respiratory for the pediatric hospital -Skilled in use of ETT taping, neo-bar placement/management, & hollister devices
Apr 2012 - Oct 2017

ECMO specialist (extracorpeal membrane oxygenation)

Oct 2013 - Oct 2017
Mott Children's Hospital (University of Michigan)
-Technical specialist educated to manage the ECMO system including blood pump, tubing, artificial oxygenator & related equipment -Under qualified medical direction (parameters) & supervision, held responsibility for clinical needs/management of the patient on ECMO which includes: (1) maintenance of normal acid-base balance, oxygenation & ventilation, (2) administration of blood and blood by-products, (3) medication delivery, and (4) maintenance of appropriate anticoagulation -Managed the patency of the ECMO circuit (keep free of air bubbles & monitor for buildup of fibrin & clots)
Oct 2013 - Oct 2017

Respiratory Therapist RRT

Sep 2012 - Jun 2013
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
-Assisted in all code situations (bagging, ETT taping, ABG, compressions) -Performed daily EKGs on various patients -Oriented to general care (assessments, treatments, home BIPAP, trach care/therapy, ABG, & I-stat machines) -Attended all high risk deliveries (heart decel, vacuum/suction, meconium & c-section) and provided necessary treatment -Staffed in NICU as the only RT and was responsible for all care (bubble CPAP, treatments, HFOV, nitric oxide, transports, high risk deliveries, Avea & PB840)
Sep 2012 - Jun 2013

Respiratory Therapist RRT

Jun 2010 - Apr 2012
Riley Children's Hospital (IU Health)
-Oriented to all units of the hospital (NICU, PICU, Pediatric Specialty, ER) and float to the different units depending on patient acuity -Responsible for the care and well being of various patients -Work with other team members and staff doctors in code situations -Provide education on respiratory tasks, medication, treatments and equipment to patients and families -Experienced as Pediatric Specialty Charge -Trained in the administration of surfactant among the neonatal population -Skilled and knowledgeable in utilizing 3100 Oscillator A & B, HFJV, Vapotherm, nitric oxide, BIPAP and a variety of ventilators (Servo i, LTV 1200, VIP Bird, Avea)
Jun 2010 - Apr 2012

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
Indianapolis, IN
Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

Indiana University Bloomington

Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
Bloomington, IN
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008

Hanover College

Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
Hanover, IN
Jan 2005 - Jan 2006
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