Cheryl Moneghan
Middleboro,Massachusetts
Summary
Experienced professional respiratory care provider with a comprehensive background in patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and critical care. Strong emphasis on collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, adapting to evolving needs, and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency response. Known for reliability and flexibility, consistently upholding high standards of respiratory care in dynamic healthcare settings. Dedicated time to educating patients on COPD, asthma, trach care, and ALS management. Extensive experience in the field of DME, specializing in non-invasive ventilation and oxygen therapy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Regional Home Care
02.2024 - Current
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
- Perform CPAP/IPAP and ventilator set ups
- provide mask fittings for patients
- educate patients on oxygen use in home
- provide testing to qualify patients for home oxygen use
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Adapt Health
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Informed patients, family members and other healthcare personnel how to properly use respiratory care equipment.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Massachusetts General Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Clinical assessments in general floors, ICU, ED
- Monitoring and managing patients with various artificial airways
- Provide all aspects of mechanical ventilation, both invasive and non-invasive
- Administer nitric oxide, aerosolized antibiotics and anti-viral, assist with bronchoscopies, and percutaneous tracheostomy insertions
- Member of the trauma, code, and rapid response team and assist with intubations
- Transport patients on ventilators to MRI, CT, OR, or any hospital site
- Maintain up to date charting, notes and complete billing
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
Student Respiratory Therapist
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Patient assessment with vitals and chest auscultation
- Administer medication via nebulizer
- Oxygen administration
- Chest physical therapy, postural drainage, and PAP adjuncts
- BLS and CPR certified, with experience using these skills
- Tracheotomy care including trach changes, inline suctioning, sterile suctioning
Behavior Therapy Assistant
Piecing The Puzzle
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Apply behavior therapy techniques while working with children diagnosed with autism
- Apply behavior plans and programs as designated by BCBAs
- Complete graphing, data, and notes for each session
Special Education Paraprofessional
Middleboro Public Schools
02.2016 - 08.2018
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies
- Oversaw class of students when instructor was out of room
- Provided student support through special accommodations, extra assistance and assessments
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to diverse range of developmentally challenged students
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA12.2020
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient assessment and diagnostics
- Time management
- Ability to work well within a team
- Patient and family education
- Deep curiosity for new technology and ability to learn new equipment
- Autism and special needs trained
- Medication administration
- Manages well in fast paced and high stress environment
- Ventilator management
- CPR and BLS certified
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure device excpert
Accomplishments
- President of the class of 2020 Respiratory Care.
- Maintaining a 3.85 GPA and member of Phi Theta Kappa Society Academic Society.
- Awarded All Massachusetts Academic Team award, presented at the State House.
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Regional Home Care
02.2024 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Adapt Health
10.2022 - 05.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Massachusetts General Hospital
03.2020 - 04.2023
Student Respiratory Therapist
Brigham's & Women's Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2020
Behavior Therapy Assistant
Piecing The Puzzle
02.2017 - 08.2019
Special Education Paraprofessional
Middleboro Public Schools
02.2016 - 08.2018
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Massasoit Community College
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