Chelsea Preston
Chillicothe,OH
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 9 years of experience in healthcare locations and community-based settings. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Host Healthcare
Zanesville, OH
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Instructed patients and their families in proper use of ventilators, inhalers, and nebulizers.
- Monitored vital signs for changes in patient status or response to treatment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
- Consulted with physicians regarding diagnosis and treatment options for patients with complex conditions.
- Performed diagnostic tests on patients such as arterial blood gas analysis.
- Managed mechanical ventilation systems including setting up ventilators and adjusting settings according to physician orders.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning before use on patients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mount Carmel West Hospital
Grove City, OH
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Provided direct care to treat acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose lung and breathing disorders.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fairfield Medical
Lancaster, OH
10.2018 - 07.2021
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Delivered airway management by leveraging intubation and extubation skills, bedside and diagnostic bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomy preparation and assistance, and operate and manage mechanical ventilators.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lincare
Chillicothe, OH
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Conducted therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with treatment methods and equipment.
- Followed established guidelines to compliantly deliver services.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics and in patient homes.
Waitress
Dakotas Roadhouse
Chillicothe, OH
07.2010 - 06.2016
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
- Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
Rio Grande, OH05.2016
High School Diploma -
Chillicothe High School
Chillicothe, OH05.2011
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Patient Care Documentation
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Education
- Team Collaboration
- Ventilator management
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Host Healthcare
12.2023 - 01.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
05.2022 - 07.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Mount Carmel West Hospital
08.2021 - 04.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Fairfield Medical
10.2018 - 07.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lincare
07.2016 - 10.2018
Waitress
Dakotas Roadhouse
07.2010 - 06.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College
High School Diploma -
Chillicothe High School