Cheryl Graves RRT
Venetia,PA
Summary
Seasoned Paraeducator and Respiratory Therapist with a robust background in special education and emergency medical care, notably at West Penn Hospital. Expert in ventilator management and patient education, demonstrating exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities. Proven track record of mentoring and enhancing team performance through dynamic coaching.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
South Fayette Township school district
McDonald, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Special training in ABA.
- Assist in regular classrooms and/or special education life skills.
- Strong listening skills and oral communication skills.
- Assist students with behaviors, medical disabilities
Paraeducator, Special Education
Peters Township School District
McMurray , PA
08.2015 - 07.2024
- Same as above
Stay at Home Mom
Myself
Venetia, PA
05.2001 - 10.2015
- I stayed at home working with my son who is on the Autism Spectrum
Respiratory Therapist
North Arundel Hospital
Glen Burnie, MD
02.2001 - 05.2003
- ER, ICU, and general floor experience,
- ABG's
- Oxygen delivery setup and treatments.
- Ventilator management and care.
Respiratory Therapist
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
06.1991 - 01.2001
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Prepared reports summarizing the patient's progress towards established goals for review by the physician.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Intern education, new hire training, and quality assurance.
- ER, ICU, step-down, and general floor experience.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
Indiana, PA06-1992
Skills
- Ventilator management
- Patient education
- Coaching and mentoring
- Emergency medical care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Leadership
- Organization
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
Accomplishments
- I received a leadership award upon graduation from the school of Respiratory Care
Certification
- I am a Licensed RRT. I just completed my reactivation using the Kettering Seminar and retook and passed the Respiratory exam for recertification.
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
South Fayette Township school district
08.2024 - Current
Paraeducator, Special Education
Peters Township School District
08.2015 - 07.2024
Stay at Home Mom
Myself
05.2001 - 10.2015
Respiratory Therapist
North Arundel Hospital
02.2001 - 05.2003
Respiratory Therapist
West Penn Hospital
06.1991 - 01.2001
- I am a Licensed RRT. I just completed my reactivation using the Kettering Seminar and retook and passed the Respiratory exam for recertification.
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
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