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Chelsea Willems

Kansas City

Summary

Dedicated organ procurement coordinator with extensive experience in respiratory therapy and 2 years of organ procurement. Known for exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, contributing to improved patient outcomes and staff training. Committed to fostering enthusiasm and teamwork within healthcare settings. Passionate about educating new staff members and making them feel welcome and confident.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Organ Procurement Coordinator

Midwest Transplant Network
Westwood
10.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated organ recovery efforts with medical teams and transplant centers.
  • Educated healthcare staff on organ donation protocols and best practices.
  • Trained new staff on procedures related to organ procurement and donor management.

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Titan Med
01.2021 - Current
  • Administered respiratory therapies to patients in various healthcare settings.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on respiratory health and equipment use.

ICU Respiratory Therapist

KUMC
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Operated ventilators and other advanced respiratory support equipment efficiently.
  • Trained new staff on protocols for respiratory therapy procedures and safety standards.

Tissue Procurement

Midwest Transplant Network
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently while maintaining sterility for processors.

Charter Funerals
Shawnee Mission
01.2013 - 01.2019

Education

Associates - Respiratory Therapy

Kansas City Kansas Community College
KC, KS
01.2019

B.S. - General Biology

Emporia State University
Emporia, KS
01.2017

Skills

  • Ability to build enthusiasm
  • Team skill enhancement
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Time management
  • Exceptional communication with team members
  • Ability to adapt rapidly

Certification

  • RRT
  • BLS/ACLS/PALS
  • NRP

Volunteer Experience

  • Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • Special Olympics
  • Relay for Life
  • Johnson County Christmas Bureau

Accomplishments

  • Carnation Award for Chi Omega Fraternity
  • Sigma Alpha Lambda Honors Society Member
  • Social Chair for Chi Omega Fraternity
  • Preceptor sporadically for OPC's/OSC's

Timeline

Organ Procurement Coordinator

Midwest Transplant Network
10.2023 - Current

Travel Respiratory Therapist

Titan Med
01.2021 - Current

ICU Respiratory Therapist

KUMC
01.2020 - 01.2023

Tissue Procurement

Midwest Transplant Network
01.2019 - 01.2020

Charter Funerals
01.2013 - 01.2019

Associates - Respiratory Therapy

Kansas City Kansas Community College

B.S. - General Biology

Emporia State University

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