Rhonda Mcghee
Stafford
Summary
Professional trainer with strong background in developing and delivering effective training programs. Skilled in instructional design, curriculum development, and performance assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Known for reliability, flexibility, and fostering positive learning environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Trainer for Respiratory Therapists and Nurses
Sentara Hospital
01.2021 - Current
- Trainer for respiratory therapists and/or nurses for the following topics:
- Oxygen devices
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilation interfaces
- Sectioning procedures
- Patient management
- New staff onboarding
- Skills enhancement
- New equipment utilization
- HOSA Conference Tabling
Respiratory Therapist
Sentara Hospital
01.2012 - Current
- Provides technical guidance to a group of respiratory care practitioners and a full range of respiratory care to patients with severe pulmonary complications.
- Trains experienced staff members and new graduates, manages the nighttime worker schedules, and completes front line work duties as a backup therapist as needed.
- Evaluates equipment, supplies, and temporary respiratory care staffing needs following department policies, as the nighttime team lead.
- Demonstrates the application of respiratory equipment and techniques to respiratory care, medical and nursing personnel.
- Observes the quality and quantity of respiratory care services being performed within an assigned area; checks the status of treatment orders and the condition of equipment.
- Advises supervisor concerning ongoing personnel, equipment, and supply needs in the assigned area.
- Performs the full range of ventilator care services as prescribed by a physician, including setting up, and operating a variety of devices.
- Manages and monitors employee’s schedules to include time off requests and call outs.
- Provides the Director with monthly cumulative data on the Respiratory scope of practice reports.
- Performed Audits on employees to ensure charting meets organizational standards.
- Assists and delivers yearly employee evaluations as requested by the Director.
- Developed key relationships with internal customers to ensure quality care was provided.
- Involved with interviews of potential qualified team members as needed.
- Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for clinical staff, enhancing skill sets and compliance.
Respiratory Therapist
Mary Washington Hospital
01.2011 - Current
- Provides competent and compassionate patient and family centered care based on respiratory processes and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Administers and assesses responses to respiratory therapeutic interventions with high proficiency and minimal to no supervision. (e.g., aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, and bronchopulmonary hygiene).
- Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommends adjustments and modifications.
- Establishes and manages mechanical ventilation.
- Measures ventilator volumes, pressures, and blood gas analysis.
- Routinely develops or refines the ventilator care plan and communicates with the patient care team based on evidence and best practice.
- Communicates pertinent information to/from healthcare team members consistent with MWHC standards.
- Full Time
Respiratory Therapist
University Hospital / Rainbow Children’s Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Maintained site specific competencies/certifications for each CCHS location.
- Developed and maintained relationships with multidisciplinary care teams at each location and local/enterprise respiratory clinical leadership.
- Assessed patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and developed a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Directed respiratory staff for delivery of care.
- Implemented and monitored patient care plans with advanced monitoring techniques.
- Performed airway management including intubation, pulmonary function testing and point of care testing. Administered specialty gas, bronchoscopy assistance and advanced modes of ventilation.
- Monitored, records, and communicates patient conditions as appropriate.
- Performed advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluated respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic / Hillcrest Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Assessed patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and developed a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Directed respiratory staff for delivery of care. Implemented and monitored patient care plan.
- Monitored, recorded and communicated patient conditions as appropriate.
- Performed advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluated respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
- Educated the patient and family about the illness and provided information about community support groups and other available programs.
- At sites where applicable, performed blood gas puncture and analysis.
Respiratory Therapist
Rockford Memorial Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2005
- Initiated, monitored, evaluated, and weaned invasive and non-invasive ventilation. Made parameter recommendations based on clinical assessment, technical assessment, patient compliance, patient response, laboratory values, and patient status.
- Initiated and provided on-going evaluation of treatment regime including medication delivery and oxygen administration through therapist driven protocols by performing patient assessments to determine the needs related to treatment therapies, frequencies, and duration of treatment regime ordered by physician.
- Monitored, assessed, educated, and documented the patient and/or family on therapies, medications, goals of therapies, and equipment during treatment.
- Demonstrated competence in the set-up, calibration, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators, noninvasive ventilation devices, therapeutic bronchoscopies, and pulmonary function screens.
- Responds to emergent care situations in the hospital and assists with resuscitation by providing chest compressions, airway management, airway stabilization, and ventilatory support.
Respiratory Therapist
Park Strathmore Nursing Home
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Assisted with diagnosing lung or breathing disorders.
- Evaluated patients and perform tests and studies.
- Determined appropriate therapy and treatment options with physicians.
- Analyzed blood and sputum in the lab.
- Managed equipment and devices needed to help people who can’t breathe normally on their own.
- Educated patients and families about lung diseases and breathing disorders.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Rock Valley College
Rockford, ILBachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
University of Phoenix
Cleveland, OH01-2011
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Care
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL01-2004
Skills
- New hire training
- Planning and coordination
- Public speaking
- Creative problem solving
Certification
Certified Respiratory Therapist - 1995
The National Board of Respiratory Care, Overland Park, Kansas
Registered Respiratory Therapist - 1997
The National Board of Respiratory Care, Overland Park, Kansas
Virginia Registered Respiratory Therapist - 2011
Virginia Department of Health Professions, Richmond, Vorginia
Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist - 2025
The National Board of Respiratory Care, Overland Park, Kansas
Timeline
Trainer for Respiratory Therapists and Nurses
Sentara Hospital
01.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Sentara Hospital
01.2012 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Mary Washington Hospital
01.2011 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
University Hospital / Rainbow Children’s Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2011
Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic / Hillcrest Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2011
Respiratory Therapist
Rockford Memorial Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2005
Respiratory Therapist
Park Strathmore Nursing Home
01.1995 - 01.1998
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Rock Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Health Care Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Respiratory Care
Rock Valley College