Cheryl McDonald
Ashville
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate respiratory therapist with 9 years of experience, including 4 years as a charge respiratory therapist. Seeking to leverage extensive clinical expertise and strong leadership skills in the role of NICU respiratory therapy educator. Proven ability in evaluation and assessment, time management, and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Passionate about mentoring and coaching new staff, committed to enhancing the learning experience through effective communication and an understanding of adult learning principles. Eager to contribute to the development of future professionals in a dynamic NICU environment, ensuring high-quality patient care and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Therapist
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinate staff assignments in the NICU according to patient workload, travel, and bedside OR’s
- Attended various meetings pertaining to patient care, such as patient intake, pulmonary rounds, discharge planning, and morning huddles with other healthcare members, prioritizing a daily action plan
- Support, mentor, and delegate staff, ensuring patients' best outcomes
- Maintain patient assignments along with other NICU therapists
- Ensure adequate resources and supplies are available to therapists to complete necessary therapies for patients
- Participate in known high-risk deliveries and be available for unexpected hospital deliveries
Floor Therapist
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
02.2016 - Current
- Assess, intervene, diagnose, and plan care of neonates and pediatric patients
- Administer inhaled medication such as bronchodilators, corticosteroids, vasodilators, and antibiotics
- Utilize and manage a multitude of ventilation systems, such as conventional ventilators, HFOV, high-flow nasal cannula, iNOmax, and other oxygen management sources
- Develop treatment plans with the collaboration of physicians and nurses for patients with respiratory and/or cardiopulmonary deficiencies
- Maintained the airway during transporting of patients to diagnostic floors such as X-rays, CT, and MRI
- Assist surgeons at the bedside or in the OR by maintaining the airway and ventilation of the patient
- Educate families of bronchopulmonary dysplasia and asthma plan before discharge of the neonate or pediatric patient
ECMO Specialist
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Continuous monitoring, assessment, and correction of the ECMO circuit and related technology to ensure the best outcomes
- Collaborate with the nurse, Perfusionist, Neonatologist, and ECMO physicians to provide adequate care for a patient’s individualized care plan
- Assist with maintaining the ECMO circuit during activation and decannulation of a critically ill patient
- Support and maintain the patency of the cannula during various procedures while the patient is on ECMO
Personal Care Associate in the MICU
Ohio State University Medical Center
09.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted patients with daily tasks such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting
- Monitored and recorded patient vitals and fluid intake and output
- Performed blood draws on patients and sent them to the lab to be analyzed
- Collaborated with other healthcare specialists to ensure the necessary care of the patient
Case Manager
Columbus Center for Human Services
02.2008 - 02.2014
- Assisted adults with disabilities with their daily life necessities in a supported community living environment
- Supervised, maintained, and supported staff at the individual’s home and work that best suited their lifestyle needs
- Corresponded with a team of mental and health staff, social workers, and behavior specialists to develop, facilitate, monitor, and follow up on the individuals' personal and work goals
- Educated the individual and family about available resources such as legal aid, financial assistance, housing, job placement, and education
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OhioBachelor of Integrated Health Science -
Ohio University
Athens, OH12.2026
Skills
- Mentoring & Coaching
- Evaluation & Assessment
- Effective Communication
- Results-Oriented Leadership
- Critical Decision Making
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Prioritized Task Management
- Advocacy Skills
- Interdisciplinary Teamwork Skills
- Quality Patient Care
- Reliability
- Responsive to Change
- Building rapport
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, #RCP.14507, Ohio, 02/16
- Neonatal and Pediatric Specialist
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Basic Life Support Certification
Accomplishments
- Member, AARC for Respiratory Therapists
- Nominated for the PHIL award
- Respiratory Therapist of the month
- Pink Team member
Timeline
Charge Therapist
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
08.2023 - Current
ECMO Specialist
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
08.2019 - 11.2022
Floor Therapist
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
02.2016 - Current
Personal Care Associate in the MICU
Ohio State University Medical Center
09.2014 - 01.2016
Case Manager
Columbus Center for Human Services
02.2008 - 02.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Columbus State Community College
Bachelor of Integrated Health Science -
Ohio University
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