Sheila Nally
Westchester,IL
Summary
Skilled Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in caring for critically ill neonatal and pediatric patients in the mobile health environment and in-patient pediatric intensive care units. Strong clinical skills in airway management and utilization and management of strategies and modalities to optimize ventilation. Proven ability to provide therapeutic interventions and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Served as Transport Team Safety Coordinator. Assisted with securing landing agreements with rotor wing programs. Assisted in developing heliport evacuation processes and policies. Refined and enhanced annual team safety education. Ability to maintain professionalism and a focused demeanor in high stress situations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Transport Respiratory Therapist
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
09.2004 - Current
- Evaluation, stabilization and management of respiratory care for critically ill pediatric patients requiring respiratory support in a mobile environment, in accordance with evidence driven protocols.
- Initiation and management of artificial airways.
- Initiation and management of mechanical ventilators.
- Initiation and management of nitric oxide.
- Obtain and analyze arterial blood gas samples and adjust ventilation strategies accordingly.
- Work closely with team partner in the care and treatment of critically ill children.
- Serve as a resource for newly hired respiratory therapists, nurses new to the transport environment.
- Serve as a resource to respiratory therapists, nurses and physicians at referring hospitals.
- Served as the safety coordinator for the transport team for 10 years as required by accrediting agency, planning annual safety training.
- Served as a resource and liaison to ambulance and helicopter partners and vendors.
- Evaluate, order and maintain equipment necessary for stabilization and treatment of critically ill children in the mobile transport environment.
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Memorial Hospital
02.1999 - 09.2004
- Administered oxygen, aerosol and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure.
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Managed ventilator support for critically ill patients in intensive care units, ensuring proper adjustments according to physician orders and clinical guidelines.
- Served as team leader while on shift.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Triton College
River Grove, IL05-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood And Special Education
St. Mary of The Woods College
St. Mary Of The Woods, In12-1993
Skills
- Strong Clinical Judgement
- Airway Management
- Ventilator Management
- Operation and Management of Respiratory Care Needs
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Respiratory Equipment Setup
- Attention to Detail
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Dependable
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS)
- Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport Specialist (C-NPT)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Accomplishments
Published: Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association-Critical Care Transport Core Curriculum 2017
Timeline
Critical Care Transport Respiratory Therapist
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
09.2004 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Memorial Hospital
02.1999 - 09.2004
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS)
- Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport Specialist (C-NPT)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Triton College
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood And Special Education
St. Mary of The Woods College
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