Ashlyn Ferreira
Fall River
Summary
Committed and compassionate Respiratory Therapist with experience in both pediatric and adult care settings. Skilled in conducting respiratory assessments, managing ventilators, and providing emergency respiratory care efficiently. Strengths include strong analytical abilities to evaluate patient needs, develop appropriate treatment plans, and adapt interventions based on patient responses. Contributed to improving patient outcomes through diligent application of advanced respiratory techniques and collaborative healthcare team engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Southcoast Hospital Group
New Bedford
02.2019 - Current
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Read prescription information and laboratory results to assess patients' needs and conditions.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties- non-invasive ventilators included.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
- Airway management for acute and chronic patients.
- Management of diagnostic tools such as P/V Loop forms, mini-BAL's, and esophageal balloons.
Respiratory Therapist
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
Boston
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.
- Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
- Assisted in bedside tracheostomies with physicians.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators, and handled critical care duties; non-invasive ventilators included.
- Airway management of acute and chronic patients.
- Management of diagnostic tools such as P/V loop forms, mini-BALS, and esophageal balloons.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Assistance with CVICU patients post-surgery, cath lab, etc.
- Assist nurses and respiratory therapists who are ECMO specialists.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Provided artificial respiration and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
New England Institute of Technology
East Greenwich, RI09-2018
Bachelor of Science -
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Patient and caregiver education
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Physical assessments
- Patient care documentation
- Team collaboration
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Emergency medical care
- Equipment cleaning
- Tracheostomy care
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Relationship building
Certification
- MA RT License RT16037
Languages
Portuguese
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
04.2021 - 04.2022
Respiratory Therapist
Southcoast Hospital Group
02.2019 - Current
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
New England Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science -
Southern New Hampshire University
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