Ashley Runyon

Respiratory Therapist

Norton’s Women and Children

Louisville

04.2025 - Current

Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
Participated in continuing education programs to maintain knowledge of current trends in respiratory therapy practices.
Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
Reviewed current literature related to respiratory disorders and treatments in order to update clinical skillset.
Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
Consulted with physicians about potential problems related to prescribed respiratory therapies or medications.
Attended staff meetings, educational conferences and seminars related to respiratory therapy practice.
Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
Assisted physicians with intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses and other procedures.
Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
Provided emergency care when required including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient care was achieved.
Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
Evaluated patients for deficiencies and abnormalities and made medical decisions based on assessments.
Performed bronchopulmonary drainage and assisted patients with breathing exercises.
Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
Performed endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients unable to breathe on own.
Provided artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Maintained charts containing patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.
Administered medication and ventilatory support.
Enforced physicians' orders for specific treatment protocols and durations.
Inspected and cleaned respiratory therapy equipment to maintain functionality.
Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
Demonstrated respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.
Set up and operated mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.
Educated patients and families about conditions and taught appropriate disease management techniques.
Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.c
Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
Monitored patient's vital signs, arterial blood gases or blood chemistry changes, consulting with physician during adverse reactions.