Sherri Bowden
Abilene
Summary
Dynamic professional in Respiratory Care, combining clinical proficiency with strategic management. Committed to leading teams in achieving accreditation compliance and implementing best practice protocols, resulting in improved operational efficiency and elevated standards of patient care.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Abilene Market Director Pulmonary & Neurodiagnostic Services
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene
06.2006 - Current
- Promoted to Director of Pulmonary & Neurodiagnostic Services.
- In 2021, became the Abilene Market Director for Pulmonary & Neurodiagnostic Services.
- Managed daily operations of department, overseeing budget, human resources, and policy development to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Have recently assisted in the accreditation of the Neonatal Intensive Care, and currently assisting with Maternal/Fetal Accreditation and Neonatal Transport accreditation.
- Contributed to hospital committees concentrating on best practices and patient safety, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Clinical Coordinator
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene
10.1998 - 06.2006
- Promoted to clinical coordinator, managing team and operational responsibilities.
- Managed daily operations of respiratory care, sleep lab, neurodiagnostics, pulmonary rehab, and pulmonary function lab, ensuring efficient service delivery.
- Created policies and procedures for each area, addressing accreditations, budget management, and human resources.
Lead Therapist
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene
08.1993 - 10.1998
- Promoted to lead therapist, supervised shifts, managed staffing, and assisted as needed in all patient care areas from neonate to geriatrics.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Supervised and trained new staff on best practices and therapeutic techniques.
Staff Therapist
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene
08.1990 - 08.1993
- Provided respiratory therapy across all areas of care.
- Administered therapy in critical and general care units to support patient recovery.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to diverse patient populations.
- Developed treatment plans based on comprehensive patient assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and services.
Student
Hendrick Medical Center
Abilene
08.1989 - 08.1990
- Student Southwest Texas State University/Hendrick Medical Center Respiratory Care School Consortium.
- Assisted healthcare staff with daily operations and patient care tasks.
- Organized patient records using electronic health record systems effectively.
- Coordinated scheduling for appointments and follow-up visits for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Hardin Simmons University
Abilene, TX01-2002
Registered Respiratory Therapist -
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX01-1993
Respiratory Care Technician -
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX01-1990
Skills
- Respiratory care expertise
- Accreditation compliance
- Clinical operations oversight
- Patient Safety Initiatives
- Patient Engagement
- Care coordination
- Policy and Procedure
- Financial Oversight
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical Staff Development
- Team leadership
- Crisis management
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Clinical Staff Development
- Team leadership
Activities
- American Academy of Sleep Medicine
- Texas Society of Respiratory Care
- American Association of Respiratory Care
- American Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab
Timeline
Abilene Market Director Pulmonary & Neurodiagnostic Services
Hendrick Medical Center
06.2006 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
Hendrick Medical Center
10.1998 - 06.2006
Lead Therapist
Hendrick Medical Center
08.1993 - 10.1998
Staff Therapist
Hendrick Medical Center
08.1990 - 08.1993
Student
Hendrick Medical Center
08.1989 - 08.1990
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Hardin Simmons University
Registered Respiratory Therapist -
Southwest Texas State University
Respiratory Care Technician -
Southwest Texas State University