Cheryl Bolton, MS, RRT210 Lib Lane, Jacksonville NC 28540

910-546-2398 cherylann89@yahoo.com _________________________________________________________________________________________

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Performance SummaryRegistered Respiratory Therapist with 15 years exceptional critical care experience in fast-paced military and civilian hospitals treating adult, pediatric and neonate populations. Provide quality compassionate respiratory care to patients and deliver superb education to patients, families and diverse staff members. Five years experience as effective and accomplished supervisor of Respiratory Therapy Department.

Calm, flexible, and focused in fast-paced, urgent environments Superb interpersonal skills, with ability to build and maintain strategic business/client relationships

while interfacing positively with people of all levels and backgrounds. Accurate and detail oriented with superior organizational skills. Proven ability to problem solve and implement solutions while maintaining organizational mission goals Reliable, dependable, strong work ethic with exceptional critical thinking skills Clinical leader: administer education, competency and orientation programs for Respiratory Department

and other healthcare team members.

Core Competencies

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Staff Management & DiversityTraining, Development, Education & In-services Inventory Control & Budgeting Procurement and Purchasing Process & Performance ImprovementQuality Control & Assurance Multi-disciplinary team approach patient careJoint Commission POCT Supervisor & CAP/CLIA compliancePolicy, Protocol & Procedure Development Critical Care & Disease management Excellent Communication written & verbal Ventilator & Airway managementTime Management HIPAATeam Leadership & Motivation BronchoscopyArterial Blood Gases Computer LiterateMass Causality Emergency Care & Rapid ResponseConflict Resolution Pulmonary Function TestingCritical Care Committees Mentoring and CoachingCustomer Service Patient Assessment

Performance Highlights

Developed and implemented intense training/competency program for newly hired respiratory therapist, low volume, high risk procedures and yearly evaluations. Thus decreased the number of patient safety reports and respiratory staff is highly trained and independent trusted health care team members. Collaborated with physicians and initiated respiratory driven protocols due to increased patient acuity resulting in improving patient outcomes by decreasing number of ventilator days, decreasing patient facility transfers by 25% and having zero VAP for 24 months. Procured new equipment to support increase in acuity patients in Special Care Nursery and Intensive Care Unit with result of eight CPAPs, six ventilators, and eight heated high flow nasal cannulas. Responsible for annual budget of $600,000.

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CertificationsAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PAL), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), Basic Life Support (BLS), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Professional License and Affiliations

Texas (TX) Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP), North Carolina (NC) Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP),American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), North Carolina Respiratory Care Society (NCRCS), National Lambda Beta Society (Secretary, 1999-2000, Salisbury University), National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Education

Master of Science in Respiratory Care Leadership August 2009Northeastern University, Boston MASpecialization: Higher Education Administration, Core curriculum in leadership and respiratory care. Emphasis: Leadership development and advanced respiratory care practices and research. Academic Excellence Award.

Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care May 2000Salisbury University, Salisbury, MDCum Laude, Recipient: 1999 National Lambda Beta Society Scholarship. Core curriculum in respiratory care with emphasis on advanced respiratory care practices and research.

Professional Experience

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE – NAVY (CIVILIAN) 2010-PresentNAVAL HOSPITAL CAMP LEJEUNE, Camp Lejeune, NCSupervisor Respiratory TherapyTime off Awards, Lead team of seven active duty and seven civilian respiratory therapists in small Navy Hospital, Special Care Nursery, Intensive Care Unit, Multi-service Ward, Emergency Room, Pulmonary Function Outpatient Lab, Arterial Blood Gas Lab

GOVERNMENT CONTRACT COMPANIES 2001-2010NAVAL HOSPITAL CAMP LEJEUNE, Camp Lejeune, NCRespiratory TherapistCaught in the Act Award, Pride Award, Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal Respiratory Care, Completion of advanced courses in management of COPD and Asthma

ONSLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Jacksonville, NC 2001-2005Respiratory TherapistNeonatal Transport Team, Adult, Pediatric, Neonatal critical, general and emergency Respiratory care

NEW HANOVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, Wilmington, NC 2000-2001Respiratory TherapistOpen heart unit, CVICU, SICU, MICU, CCU, Progressive Care Unit, Pediatric, ER, General floors for Adult and Pediatric critical, general and emergency Respiratory Care

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Publications

Assessing the Risk of Barotrauma in the Lung by Monitoring Respiratory System Mechanics, presented at: The Ninth Annual Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology and published in Lambda Beta newsletter, Volume 7, Number 1, Spring 1999.

Extracurricular Interests

Adult Critical Care Specialty Credential (ACCS): Studying for exam expected test date March 2016

Volunteer: Southwest Elementary School 2001-2004, 2010 - Present Girls on the Run September 2015 - Present

From last four years of annual performance appraisal reviews

“Ms. Bolton does an excellent job of maintaining both the skill level of her staff, SOP and the equipment with which the department uses. She is an excellent inpatient respiratory therapist. Her level of expertise is unmatched and dedication to her work is an example to others. Cheryl is dedicated and engaging leader of our inpatient Respiratory Therapy Staff, under her guidance and leadership both performance and moral have improved in our department.” CDR Sean McKay, MD

“ Ms. Bolton is a valued/irreplaceable member of the Reparatory Therapy Department. She is an excellent educator and communicator and consistently works above and beyond her job description. In the future I believe she will make and excellent Clinical Educator for the Respiratory Therapy Department.” CDR Sean McKay, MD

“Ms. Bolton is an integral part of the team. Respected for her knowledge and experience, she is always willing to speak up on behalf of patient to ensure they receive the best care possible. She works independently in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Ensures all RTs maintain training in accordance with NHCL policy and state requirements and also staff competencies on all required procedures. Assumes role of Duty RT as needed in accordance with staffing levels.” LT Amanda Lashbrook, Division Officer

“Ms. Bolton is absolute asset to Internal Medicine Department, Respiratory Services and Command as a whole. Her efforts are evident and directly reflected in the efficiently managed respiratory department. She ensures training competencies are current, equipment is safely functioning and maintained, shifts are adequately staffed and maintains an active role in the process improvement and ensuring the delivery of safe patient care. She has been instrumental during this evaluation period in ensuring adequate staffing ratios both in the outpatient and inpatient areas and with acquiring vital life saving equipment needed to replace outdated models. Her potential for growth is evident and she’s an outstanding member of the team.” LCDR Carol Ellsworth, Division Officer