Ashley Chandler
Melbourne
Summary
Highly skilled Respiratory Therapist with 10 years of critical care experience looking to secure a position within a state-of-the-art hospital, where I can use my educational, work, and clinical experience to provide exceptional patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advenanced Registered Respiratory Therapist
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne
10.2018 - Current
- Delivers respiratory therapy to patients in a Level II Trauma-certified facility, covering CVICU, trauma/neuro ICU, Medical ICU, ED and PCU.
- Provides therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses, including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy, and airway clearance techniques for patients ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric.
- Performs mini-BAL procedures to obtain lower airway specimens for culture and sensitivity.
- Provides comprehensive respiratory care for critically ill patients in the cardiac ICU by collaborating closely with cardiothoracic surgeons on ventilator weaning protocols, supporting complex cardiac patients.
- Assists with setup and monitoring of intra-aortic balloon pump therapy.
- Performs advanced procedures, such as arterial line insertion, intubation, and tracheostomy tube changes, under protocol.
- Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analysis to guide oxygenation and ventilation strategies.
- Administers and manages both non-invasive ventilation (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC) and invasive mechanical ventilation, tailoring modes and settings to patient-specific conditions.
- Responds immediately to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team activations across all departments.
Respiratory Therapist II
Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital
Ocoee
05.2016 - 09.2025
- Delivered ventilatory support across the ICU, ED, PCU, and medical floors, emphasizing rapid response and code team participation.
- Obtained and interpreted EKGs to support clinical decision-making.
- Administered aerosolized medications, including bronchodilators, steroids, mucolytics and Flolan.
- Delivered pulmonary hygiene therapies, including chest physiotherapy, suctioning, postural drainage, and incentive spirometry, to improve airway clearance.
- Performed arterial line insertions, interpreted arterial blood gases, and adjusted ventilator settings based on critical lab trends and clinical presentation.
- Responded immediately to Code Blue and Rapid Response Team activations, performing emergency intubations, ABG draws, and ventilator setup under high-pressure conditions.
- Collaborated with interventional cardiologists during cardiac catheterizations, angioplasties, and IABP insertions, ensuring airway patency, and ventilatory support.
- Assisted with intra-aortic balloon pump therapy initiation and monitoring.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Singing River Hospital
Pascagoula
07.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided respiratory care for patients requiring non-invasive (CPAP/BIPAP) and invasive ventilation in the ICU, ER, and step-down units.
- Performed routine ventilator checks, troubleshooting alarms, and weaning assessments.
- Performed arterial blood gas draws and interpreted results to adjust oxygen, ventilation, and therapy settings.
- Executed rapid response interventions for respiratory distress and cardiac arrest, assisting with intubation as needed.
- Utilized airway clearance and bronchial hygiene therapy to enhance patient recovery.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintained airways effectively.
- Delivered therapeutic treatments for respiratory illnesses, including oxygen therapy and aerosol medication delivery, and monitored patient responses.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Indian River State College
Ft. Pierce, FL05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2012
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL01-2009
Skills
- Endotracheal Intubation & Advanced Airway Management
- Arterial Line Insertion & Management
- ABG Sampling, Interpreting & Therapy Adjustments
- Post-Operative Cardiac ICU Patient Care
- IABP Intiation & Monitoring
- Ventilator Weaning & Monitoring
- Code Blue & Rapid Response Participation
- EMR Systems (Epic, SCM)
- Patient & Family Education
- Epic SuperUser
- Invasive & Non-Invasive Ventilation Management
- Bronchodilator & Aerosol Therapy
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist Expires May 2027
Florida license # RT 14247 - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Expires November 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Expires November 2026
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Expires December 2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Advenanced Registered Respiratory Therapist
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
10.2018 - Current
Respiratory Therapist II
Orlando Health-Health Central Hospital
05.2016 - 09.2025
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Singing River Hospital
07.2015 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Indian River State College
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Central Florida
Associate of Arts -
Eastern Florida State College
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