Charity Maqueda
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Focused clinician competent in utilizing evidence-based practice to provide: skilled evaluation and treatment of critically ill patients, mentorship to students and colleagues to enhance the practice of physical therapy in critical care. Communicative peer-educator and reliable leader, well-versed in collaborating with interdisciplinary team and developing clinical protocols to ensure patient safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
- Manage high-volume caseload in vast patient populations in the acute care and critical care settings.
- Utilize evidence-based practices to improve clinician competence and confidence to optimize safe patient care.
- Lead team of PTs and OTs in the development of evidenced based resources for staff training and competency in the ICU.
- Developed institutional rehabilitation team ECMO protocol through literature review and best practice evidence.
- Designed evidenced-based rehabilitation procedures in the Neuro ICU Mobilization for patients with acute stroke receiving tPA/TNK.
- Supervise students. Mentor and train colleagues in critical care competency and vestibular treatment in acute care.
- Interdisciplinary collaborator for trauma surgical critical care early mobility pathway design and development.
Physical Therapist Critical Care Fellow - Intensive Care, APTA ABPTRFE Fellow
Houston Methodist Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Completed clinical casework in Neurosurgical, Cardiovascular, Medical, Coronary, and Surgical Liver Intensive Care Units, including interdisciplinary collaboration, mentor-guided patient care, independent practice and practical examinations.
- Disseminated knowledge and educational presentations through case studies for the rehabilitation department.
- Completed didactic work including weekly classes, mentor-guided self-study modules and interdisciplinary rounds.
Physical Therapist IV - Acute Care, Neuro Team
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
11.2015 - 12.2019
- Evaluated and mobilized critically ill patients in Neurological, Trauma, Cardiovascular, and Medical Intensive Care Units
- Assessed and treated acute vestibular impairments; collaborate with OP Vestibular Therapist for follow-up care.
- Supervised PTAs and PT Students in providing treatments to patients with acute-stroke, trauma, & acute/chronic illnesses.
- Designed organization and collaboration framework with interdisciplinary task force to improve team efficiency.
Physical Therapist I - Inpatient Neurological
TIRR Memorial Hermann Memorial Hospital, Moursund
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Performed caregiver training, spasticity management programs, gait training, orthotic consultation, patient advocacy in CVA, TBI, & ABI.
- Educated nursing and patient care techs in transfer training and provided interdisciplinary orientation mentorship
- Cultivated evening therapy program as collaborative team member with nursing staff and other disciplines.
Physical Therapist PRN - Acute Care
North Cypress Medical Center
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Initiated functional mobility, developed plan of care, assessed needs in acute setting and provided discharge recommendations.
- Collaborated with occupational therapists and speech therapists for initial evaluations in Primary Stroke Center.
Education
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Texas Woman's University
Houston05.2014
Master of Arts in Teaching - Physical Education
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
Rock Hill12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Carson-Newman College
Jefferson City05.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Theology
Davis College
Johnson City05.2005
Skills
- Staff education and training in area of clinical expertise
- Critical Care Fellowship trained
- Focused on consistent, quality care for patients in acute and critical care setting
- Interpersonal Communication & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Vestibular rehabilitation practice in acute care
Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist, TN #10695
- Licensed Physical Therapist, TX #1247979
- Certificate of Achievement in Vestibular Rehabilitation, 2018
- Certified Athletic Trainer, BOC
- AHA ACLS & BLS CPR/AED Certified
Research Experience Related
- Physical Therapist Critical Care Fellow - Intensive Care, APTA ABPTRFE Fellow, HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL, TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER, Houston, TX, 12/2019, Present, Assisted in data collection for Axillary Mechanical Circulatory Devices in pre-heart transplant patient population., Critical Care Fellow Case Study and Topic Presentations:, Cerebral Vasospasm after Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Clinical Implications for the Acute Care Therapist, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Clinical Implications in Medical ICU, Intraaortic Balloon Pump (IABP): Physical Therapy & Axillary IABPs, Inhaled Nitric Oxide: Implications for Critical Care Physical Therapists, ICU Delirium in post-liver transplant patients: Clinical Implications for the Acute Care Therapist
- TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY, Houston, TX, AUG 2012 - JAN 2016, Publication: Maqueda CE, Patel R. Novice Versus Experienced Rater Reliability of the Mini Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) in Patients with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI). J Student Phys Ther Research. 2015. 8:4:1., Presentations: CSM 2015 Poster, TPTA 2014 Poster, TWU Research Day 2013 Platform: 2nd Place Award, Locked-in syndrome, implications for outpatient physical therapy: a case study. Presentation: CSM 2015 Poster
Professional Associations
- APTA, CSM 2019, CSM 2015, Dual Poster Presentation 2015, Federal Advocacy Forum 2013
- TPTA (TX), 2014 Poster Presentation, Annual Conf. Attendee 2011, Annual Conf. Attendee 2013
- TPTA (TN)
- NATA, Annual Conf. Attendee 2017, Annual Conf. Attendee 2009
- GHATS, Sports & Concussion ImPACT Training 2011
Special Technology Equipment Skills
- EPIC
- Power Chart
- Cerner
- Perfect Serve
- Care4
- Bioness Vector BWS System
- RT300 Leg & Arm System
Leadership Experience
- Acute Vestibular Assessment and Treat Peer Educator, APR 2018 - DEC 2019, Facilitates learning opportunities for colleagues in assessment skills of acute dizziness and/or vestibular impairment.
- Brain and Spine Institute Ann Giffin Leadership Excellence Advocate Passion (LEAP) Award Nominee, OCT 2017, Peer nomination and recognition as an integral team member exemplifying an outstanding role model and whom embodies the UTMC Mission, Vision, and Values by consistently demonstrating patient advocacy, and peer leadership.
- Student Physical Therapy Association: Vice President, TWU, SEPT 2011 - MAY 2014, Facilitated student involvement in professional activities and volunteer opportunities, communicated with PT students in other programs, scheduled guest speakers, organized SPTA fundraisers, and mentored future SPTA officers.
- TPTA SED Governmental Affairs Committee Officer Sponsored Student Member, AUG 2012 - MAY 2013, Assisted PAC fundraisers, Federal Advocacy in Washington D.C. to promote PT Workforce & Patient Access Act.
Volunteer Experience
- UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER, Knoxville, TN, MAY 2017 - DEC 2019, AHA/ASA & Smokies Strike out Stroke FAST Booth Volunteer
- THERAPY MISSIONS: CANGREJO, DOMINCAN REPUBLIC, SEPT 2017, Active participant in initial visit to Mustard Seed Community at Hogar Immanuel, a home for children with disabilities to assist in providing therapy knowledge and skills to the caregivers of children and adults with disabilities.
- TIRR MEMORIAL HERMANN: OUTPATIENT KIRBY GLEN, Houston TX, JUNE 2014 - AUG 2014, Dysautonomia exercise class assistant, aid in aquatic exercise, monitor vitals and individuals' response to exercise
Timeline
Physical Therapist, Clinical Specialist
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Physical Therapist Critical Care Fellow - Intensive Care, APTA ABPTRFE Fellow
Houston Methodist Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2020
Physical Therapist IV - Acute Care, Neuro Team
University Of Tennessee Medical Center
11.2015 - 12.2019
Physical Therapist I - Inpatient Neurological
TIRR Memorial Hermann Memorial Hospital, Moursund
08.2014 - 11.2015
Physical Therapist PRN - Acute Care
North Cypress Medical Center
06.2014 - 12.2014
Doctor of Physical Therapy -
Texas Woman's University
Master of Arts in Teaching - Physical Education
WINTHROP UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Athletic Training
Carson-Newman College
Associate of Applied Science - Theology
Davis College
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