Steven Ward, RRT, CCRC

Experience

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  Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2010

  RRT

  -Assisted in assessing patients upon admission and forming care plans for patients during their stay-Provided oxygen therapy, aerosolized therapy, and mechanical ventilation to patients-Examined patients need for therapy and initiated a protocol based upon need of therapy-Assisted in providing and troubleshooting invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation-Competent in managing difficult situations with little or no supervision-Worked in Open Heart Surgery Recovery, rapidly weaning patients off mechanical ventilation under protocols Show less

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  Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

  Jun 2010 - now

  -Managed multiple investigator-initiated & industry-funded clinical trials in accordance with SOPs, ICH and GCP guidelines-Monitored & guided study staff to ensure study protocols are properly followed-Developed & implemented data management tools to continuously track & store study progress-Collaborated with senior leadership (PIs), study staff & cross functional teams to ensure study success-Quality Improvement collaboration with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for improved outcomes (2021 – Top 10 CF Center with highest lung function) Show less -Working in Pulmonary Medicine conducting clinical drug trials (focus on Cystic Fibrosis).-Coordinate multiple, complex clinical research protocols, verify participant eligibility, manage site visits, evaluate new protocols, track deadlines for grants/deliverables. -Assist in preparation of budgets and fund management, prepare study invoices and study billing, and assist PI with grant preparation and reporting. -Collaborate on preparation of abstracts/posters for scientific meetings and manuscripts for publication, present research/data at national meetings.-Facilitate external audits by sponsors and regulatory agencies, ensure clinical trials are performed in accordance with the protocol and applicable institutional/federal regulations, register studies with Clinicaltrials.gov. -Function as a mentor/resource to other CRPs, assist in training of personnel and promote the ethical conduct of research by serving in clinical research committee. Show less -Provided oxygen therapy, aerosolized therapy, CPT, NO therapy, Heliox therapy, and mechanical ventilation to patients-Assisted in providing and troubleshooting invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation-Able to manage conventional ventilators as well as oscillator and jet ventilation-Competent in managing difficult situations with little or no supervision-Assisted in assessing patients upon admission and forming care plans for patients during their stay-Able to obtain ABG, VBG, & CBG and perform needed tests on appropriate machines while also able to perform maintenance-Shift supervisor over a team of 12 therapists as well as attending traumas and codes-Worked on the transition team to relocate the entire hospital to brand new facility, implementing committees to ensure a smooth transition-Involved with research in NICU through evidence-based practice and well as implementing new policies to apply in practice Show less

  • Clinical Research Program Manager

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

    Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Clinical Research Coordinator III

    Jul 2018 - Jan 2022

  • Clinical Research Coordinator II

    Jul 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist

    Jun 2010 - Jul 2016
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  Prentice Women's Hospital - NICU and L&D

  Dec 2010 - now

  RRT

  -Provided oxygen therapy, aerosolized therapy, CPT, iNO therapy and mechanical ventilation to neonates-Assisted in high-risk deliveries with NICU team in 5th largest birthing center (13,600/year)-Managed difficult situations with NICU response team -Administration of surfactant to preterm neonates-Formed relationships with Attending, Fellows, & Residents providing comprehensive care plan for neonate-Assisted Fellows on implementing clinical projects leading to standard practice of care changes Show less