Amanda Sheppard
Aya Healthcare
Stow
9
years of professional experience
Dynamic Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in the field. Excells in ventilator management and patient education. Renowned for fostering team collaboration and enhancing care plans, I leverage strong clinical judgment to deliver exceptional respiratory care, driving quality improvements and mentoring staff for professional growth.
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
1 Year 6 Months- Assessed patient respiratory status and adjusted oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, and ventilator settings per protocol.
- Collaborated with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate respiratory care plans and respond to urgent changes.
- Performed ventilator checks, equipment setup, and circuit troubleshooting to maintain safe respiratory support.
- Mentored new employees, providing guidance on best practices in respiratory therapy treatments and techniques.
- Monitored airway management, blood gases, and pulse oximetry to support timely clinical interventions.
- Administered nebulized medications, chest physiotherapy, and incentive spirometry to improve pulmonary function.
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist
1 Year 6 Months- Coordinated clinical support for patient care teams using accurate documentation and timely follow-up.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, procedures, and care instructions.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and therapists to resolve patient care needs.
- Developed strong relationships with key opinion leaders in the industry, fostering collaboration and encouraging innovation within the field.
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
5 Years 7 Months- Supervised respiratory care staff, coordinating daily assignments and patient coverage across inpatient units.
- Evaluated therapist documentation for accuracy, compliance, and alignment with care protocols.
- Coordinated ventilator and respiratory equipment readiness to support safe patient care delivery.
- Monitored scheduling, staffing levels, and workload distribution to maintain consistent service coverage.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to provide expert input on complex cases requiring advanced respiratory support.
- Managed inventory effectively, maintaining adequate supplies while minimizing waste and costs.
- Evaluated emerging trends in respiratory therapy, incorporating new techniques or technologies when appropriate for improved patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Gave presentations to conference attendees, clinicians, and administrators.
- Maintained regulatory compliance through audit preparation, policy adherence, and documentation review.
- Led quality improvement initiatives within the department to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall quality of services provided to patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Skills
Arterial blood gas analysis
Airway management
Tracheostomy care
Non-invasive ventilation
Continuous positive airway pressure
Bronchial hygiene
Endotracheal intubation
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Respiratory equipment setup
Respiratory medication administration
Ethics and professionalism
Patient education
Electronic medical records
Patient care documentation
Nitric oxide therapy
Care plan management
High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
Neonatal intensive care
Sleep disorder treatment
Pediatric respiratory care
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Clinical decision making
Oxygen therapy
Ventilator management
Strong clinical judgment
Team collaboration
Clinical leadership
Caring bedside manner
Emergency medical care
Intubation
End-of-life care
Mechanical ventilation management
Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)
Registered respiratory therapist - neonatal/pediatric specialist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Aya Healthcare
05.2025 - CurrentRead More
Respiratory Therapy Clinical Specialist
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
10.2023 - 04.2025Read More
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
02.2018 - 09.2023Read More
Cuyahoga Community College
Associate of Science from Respiratory Care
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