Shawn O'Meara
Grantham,New Hampshire
Summary
Currently seeking the position of Respiratory Care Manager. A therapist of 29 years, who has advanced at Dartmouth from Staff RT, to Supervisor, and now serving as Interim Manager. Working diligently for this department with the highest degree of integrity, dedication, and devotion. Welcoming the opportunity to take on this position of great responsibility and honor.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Manager of Respiratory Care
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Work side by side with department personnel, striving to bring the highest degree of health care to our stakeholders.
- Continuing to reach out to and work closely with the many other DH departments such as Nursing, Rehab Services, and IT, to give this respiratory department a greater voice in the institution.
- Learning the managerial side of the department, working to continually improve upon staffing, quality of care, costs understanding, and relationship building
- Continually work on interdepartmental relationships in order to build the strongest staff dynamics possible.
Supervisor of Respiratory Care-Day Shift
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
10.2013 - 11.2023
- Oversee and support the day to day activity of the RT department throughout the institution
- In charge of staffing, scheduling, evaluations, and assignments
- Mentor, educate, and lead the respiratory team
- Work side by side with the manager, clinical coordinator, supervisors, staff, and other bedside colleagues to deliver the highest level of care to the people we serve
Staff Respiratory Therapist-Day Shift
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
10.2010 - 10.2013
- Highly skilled and knowledgeable therapist working in all areas of care at Dartmouth.
- Moved into the role of Student Liaison(2012), mentoring and training future therapists.
Staff Respiratory Therapist
North Country Hospital
09.2006 - 10.2012
- Solo night respiratory therapist working side by side with medical staff providing both routine and emergent care.
- Honored with "Employee of the Month"
Staff Therapist and Supervisor
Morristown Memorial Hospital
10.1999 - 10.2004
- Acted as staff therapist in this 800 bed medical center before being promoted to supervisor.
Respiratory Therapist
Lehigh Valley Hospital
10.1997 - 10.1999
- Staff RT working primarily in the Shock Trauma unit of this very progressive medical center with a tremendous focus on patient centered care
Staff Therapist and Supervisor-Nights
St. Barnabas Medical Center
06.1995 - 10.1997
- Staff RT promoted to Night Charge Therapist
Small Business Owner
Shawn O'Meara Remodeling
05.1992 - Current
- Managed daily operations for a successful small business, ensuring quality services.
- Established a loyal customer base by providing personalized attention, addressing concerns promptly, and exceeding expectations.
- Built a reputation by consistently delivering exceptional service quality to customers.
Education
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
New England College
Henniker, NHAssociate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Bergen Community College
Paramus, NJ05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Trenton State College
Ewing, NJ08.1993
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving
Accomplishments
- Developed Difficult Airway Cart
- Head RT PFT team
- Leading at Dartmouth Coarse
- Developed System for Bronchoscope Processing
- Consistency Ranked in 90th Percentile as a Department Leader
- Vt/NH Therapist of the Year 2018
As Interim Manager
- Expanding the RT Training Program
- Worked to reinstate the Multidisciplinary Trach Team
- Working on system improvement for Overnight Oximetry Trending
- Currently involved with creating a Tele-RT system
- Safely recalled and reimplemented NIV device post manufacturer recall
- Collaboratively developing and implementing a new Hand-off system using I-Pass
- Collaboratively developing and implementing a new communication system with Rover Phones
Personal
- Married 30 years to wife-Kelly
- Raised three wonderful children
- Master Carpenter
- Lebanon HS Wrestling Coach
- Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
- 2x NCAA Division III All-American Wrestler
Timeline
Interim Manager of Respiratory Care
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Supervisor of Respiratory Care-Day Shift
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
10.2013 - 11.2023
Staff Respiratory Therapist-Day Shift
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
10.2010 - 10.2013
Staff Respiratory Therapist
North Country Hospital
09.2006 - 10.2012
Staff Therapist and Supervisor
Morristown Memorial Hospital
10.1999 - 10.2004
Respiratory Therapist
Lehigh Valley Hospital
10.1997 - 10.1999
Staff Therapist and Supervisor-Nights
St. Barnabas Medical Center
06.1995 - 10.1997
Small Business Owner
Shawn O'Meara Remodeling
05.1992 - Current
Master of Science - Health Care Administration
New England College
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Bergen Community College
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Trenton State College
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