Charlene Castleman
Maryville,TN
Summary
For twenty years, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a Respiratory Therapist in both acute‑care environments and community settings. My career has centered on patient assessment, airway management, and blood gas interpretation, but more importantly, on supporting people during some of their most vulnerable moments.
Traveling for the past five years has broadened my clinical skills and deepened my appreciation for the incredible professionals I’ve met along the way. I completed my BSN in December and will be taking the NCLEX on May 26, with the goal of transitioning into an RN role.
I’m proud of the standards I hold myself to—compassion, integrity, and advocacy. My hope is to continue doing meaningful work, caring for patients and families, and supporting the teams I’m fortunate to work beside.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies including aerosol treatments and oxygen therapy to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored and assessed patients' respiratory status, adjusting care plans as necessary for optimal health.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory conditions and home care techniques for continued recovery.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in best practices for respiratory therapy administration and patient management.
- Used strong critical thinking skills to rapidly assess and adapt to changing patient needs in high-pressure situations.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
AdventHealth for Children
Orlando, FL
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Work in Level 3 Neonatal ICU and Pediatric ICU/ Acute Care Floors and Pediatric ED. Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Assisted physicians and preformed intubations, ventilator management and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties. Worked Specifically in the Neonatal and Pediatric ICUs
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Osceola Regional Medical Center
Kissimmee, FL
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked in NICU Level 3, attended high risk deliveries, Level 2 Trauma Center/ED /All Adult ICUs, Floors
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Holston Valley Medical Center
Kingsport, TN
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Worked in COIVD Stepdown Unit and COIVD ICU
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Documented patient information and treatments in confidential electronic health records.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
Staff/PRN RRT
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
Powell, TN
04.2013 - 12.2021
- Worked in Critical Illness Hospital with Long term Ventilator Patients and Trach Patients.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance. Also Preformed Intubation.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medication administration, therapy self-management and care plans.
Staff RRT
University of Tennessee Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
09.2007 - 12.2021
- Worked in All aeras of Hospital. Level I Trauma Center, Level 3 NICU, On NICU Transport Team.
- Adult ICU In house Transports, Neonatal intubation, out house neonatal transport.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
Staff CRT/Staff RRT
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Richmond, VA
10.2005 - 08.2007
- Worked in Neonatal ICU and Pediatric ICU.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in Pediatric and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Administered therapies and medications via inhalers, gas administration apparatuses, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
- Documented, handled and reported critical values.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory
County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ08-2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Madison, WI12-2025
Associate of Science - General Studies Pre-Nursing
Herzing University
Madison, WI12-2023
Skills
- Ventilator Management, HFOV Management
- Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Documentation, Epic/Cener/Meditech
- Patient Advocacy
- Ground Transports
- Aline insertion
- Heliox Therapy, Nitric Oxide
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Bronchial hygiene
- Endotracheal intubation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory Medication administration
- Ethics and professionalism
- Patient education
- Electronic medical records
Additional Information
- Have ACCS(Adult Critical Care Specialty) Certification
Certification
- RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Adult Critical Care Specialist
- RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
- BLS/ ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
01.2023 - Current
Travel Respiratory Therapist
AdventHealth for Children
05.2022 - 10.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Osceola Regional Medical Center
01.2022 - 04.2022
Travel Respiratory Therapist
Holston Valley Medical Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Staff/PRN RRT
Select Specialty Hospital LTAC
04.2013 - 12.2021
Staff RRT
University of Tennessee Medical Center
09.2007 - 12.2021
Staff CRT/Staff RRT
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
10.2005 - 08.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory
County College of Morris
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Associate of Science - General Studies Pre-Nursing
Herzing University
Education and Training
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