Ashley Strader
Latrobe
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Titian medical Group
scranton
09.2025 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to enhance patient recovery across diverse clinical settings.
- Monitored patient vital signs and adjusted treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement effective patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment usage.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in medical records.
- Assessed new equipment technology for potential implementation into practice settings.
- Traveled to various healthcare facilities to provide respiratory therapy services when needed.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis and spirometry testing.
- Assisted with intubations, ventilator management, bronchoscopies, chest physiotherapy, oxygen administration, aerosol treatments, airway clearance techniques, tracheostomies and other related procedures.
- Managed acute exacerbations of chronic conditions, improving stability and outcomes for patients with COPD and asthma.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing protocols or processes related to respiratory care delivery.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Provided medication and ventilatory support during patient treatment.
- Operated mechanical ventilators following specified parameters of treatment.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
certified Respiratory therapist
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
Pittsburgh
01.2023 - Current
- Engaged in continuing education activities to enhance professional knowledge and improve patient care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient treatment plans and progress notes.
- Practiced safe handling techniques while performing therapeutic modalities such as chest physiotherapy.
- Utilized a variety of diagnostic tests to assess lung function and diagnose pulmonary diseases.
- Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by monitoring patient responses during treatment sessions.
- Educated patients on proper inhalation techniques for nebulizers and metered dose inhalers to ensure effective medication delivery.
- Identified potential problems quickly and took corrective action.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide optimal patient care.
- Conducted bronchoscopy procedures for airway clearance and foreign body removal.
- Initiated emergency medical interventions according to established protocols when necessary.
- Communicated clearly with patients, families, and colleagues to facilitate understanding and collaboration in care.
- Managed multiple cases simultaneously while ensuring quality patient outcomes.
- Applied appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
- Used therapeutic treatment techniques appropriate to patient age and desire for treatment.
- Transported patients to hospital departments for treatment.
- Provided emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Performed pulmonary function and adjusted equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.
advocate
UPMC Allied Health Academic service partnership
Pittsburgh
01.2022 - Current
- Built and maintained relationships with agencies and resources.
- Used active listening skills to provide exceptional service and resolution.
- Communicated effectively with diverse audiences through public speaking engagements.
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Associates of Westmoreland
Greensburg
08.2016 - 03.2020
- Observed vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure readings, height and weight measurements accurately and reported any abnormalities to the supervising physician.
- Documented medical data in patient charts, facilitating accurate records.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by stocking necessary materials and ensuring cleanliness of the room prior to patient arrival.
- Cleaned treatment rooms and medical instruments, complying with infection control standards.
- Administered injections per physician orders while adhering to safety guidelines set forth by the facility's policy manual.
- Compiled patient histories by interviewing them regarding their medical history, family history, current medications or treatments they are undergoing.
- Stocked supplies and instruments for examination rooms.
- Supported physicians in examinations, procedures, and diagnostic tests.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained patient records.
- Organized charts before each patient visit in order to ensure that all relevant information is available during the exam.
- Triaged patients and performed vital checks for patient flow facilitation.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood tests under the supervision of a physician.
- Prioritized patient needs identified through phone, electronic, and walk-in communication to comply with established guidelines.
Education
Associates in Allied Health - Respiratory Therapy
Community college of Allegheny
Pittsburgh05.2023
Associates in Clinical Medical Assisting -
Bradford School of Business
Pittsburgh10.2010
Skills
- Oxygen Therapy
- Emergency Response
- Record Keeping
- Healthcare Regulations
- Team Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Respiratory Care Protocols
- Ventilator Management
- Noninvasive Ventilation
- Diagnostic Interpretation
- Aerosol Therapy
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Time Management
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Critical Thinking
- Equipment Maintenance
- Infection Control
- Airway Management
- Bronchial Hygiene
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Tracheostomy Care
- Treatment Administration
- Medical Terminology
- Equipment Cleaning
- Patient Advocacy
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Equipment Setup
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Respiratory therapy
- Mechanical ventilation
- Diagnostic testing
- Patient education
- Equipment maintenance
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Emergency interventions
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Neonatal care
- Tracheostomy care
- Bronchial hygiene
- Respiratory monitoring
- Airway management
- Oxygen therapy
- Pulmonary function testing
- Sleep disorder treatment
- Patient advocacy
- Strong clinical judgment
- Pulmonary function screenings
- Respiratory care protocols
- Equipment cleaning
- Spirometer reading
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Drug administration trained
- Medical terminology
- Medication administration
- Intubation
- Equipment setup
- First aid and CPR
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Mechanical ventilation management
- Treatment administration
Certification
• Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Continuing education to also become registered in Respiratory Therapy and to be a Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT)
• Continuing education for Registration in Respiratory Therapy
• Continuing education to also become registered in Respiratory Therapy and to be a Certified Polysomnographic Technician (CPSGT)
• Continuing education for Registration in Respiratory Therapy
References
- Jason Trautman, Community College of Allegheny, Professor/Director at CCAC, (412) 237-2665, jtrautman@ccac.edu
- Taneika Jones, Atna Hospital, Medical Secretary/Professional Mentor, (724) 503-8020, jonestaneika44@gmail.com
Volunteer Experience
Advocate, UPMC Allied Health Academic Service Partnership, Pittsburgh, PA, 01/01/22, Present, Built and maintained relationships with agencies and resources., Used active listening skills to provide exceptional service and resolution., Communicated effectively with diverse audiences through public speaking engagements.
Timeline
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Titian medical Group
09.2025 - Current
certified Respiratory therapist
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
01.2023 - Current
advocate
UPMC Allied Health Academic service partnership
01.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
Pediatric Associates of Westmoreland
08.2016 - 03.2020
Associates in Allied Health - Respiratory Therapy
Community college of Allegheny
Associates in Clinical Medical Assisting -
Bradford School of Business