Shawna MacD

Married to Tim, mother of two great kids, healthcare professional & RT advocate, fan of Mindfulness & #SelfReg, lifelong learner. Opinions are my own.

[Shawna MacD @macdosha]

Celebrating Pediatric RRT Jennifer Lewis at PICU CQI huddle today. Jennifer is the HHS recipient of the 2025 Conestoga RT Program Silver Stethoscope Award for being an exceptional preceptor. Congratulations, Jennifer! 🙌🏻❤️🩺
@HamHealthSci @mch_childrens

[Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists @CSRT_tweets]

Explore how respiratory therapists (RTs) can leverage quality improvement (QI) to advance professionalization in the field while implementing practical, meaningful changes in patient care.
Webinar: May 27, 12:00 PM Eastern
Register: https://t.co/MMc4TzSNER

[Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists @CSRT_tweets]

Check out the latest research in the CJRT!
📑Individualized parameters for mechanical ventilation during thoracic operations: https://t.co/y6jxHUT3I8
📑Roles of AAs within the code blue team at in-hospital cardiopulmonary arrests: https://t.co/M1tmST9kGv

[Shawna MacD @macdosha]

Yeah, Doris!!! 🙌🏻

[Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists @CSRT_tweets]

Introducing our latest Inspiring RT: Doris Franklin from Ontario! Sponsored by Medtronic, this initiative recognizes the unsung heroes in respiratory therapy. Nominate a CSRT member today at: https://t.co/K2mpE7GuAz

[Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists @CSRT_tweets]

Introducing our latest Inspiring RT: Doris Franklin from Ontario! Sponsored by Medtronic, this initiative recognizes the unsung heroes in respiratory therapy. Nominate a CSRT member today at: https://t.co/K2mpE7GuAz

[NEJM Evidence @NEJMEvidence]

Does the combination of didactic teaching, observation, and feedback and a shared decision-making checklist with a decision aid improve goals of care conversations in hospital? Learn more about this cluster RCT that included 2600+ patients. https://t.co/OFsuvlEHmq

[Shawna MacD @macdosha]

Join our team of nearly 200 RRTs that work across various clinical programs – Check out this opportunity!

[Shawna MacD @macdosha]

Women are amazing! This ⬇️ is hardcore 🙌🏻

[Kevin W. @Brink_Thinker]

This graduate got her diploma with a surprise tucked in her gown – her newborn daughter, born just 10 days before ❤️

[Kevin W. @Brink_Thinker]

This graduate got her diploma with a surprise tucked in her gown – her newborn daughter, born just 10 days before ❤️

[Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists @CSRT_tweets]

Introducing our latest Inspiring RT: Shawna MacDonald from Ontario! Sponsored by Medtronic, this initiative recognizes the unsung heroes in respiratory therapy. Nominate a CSRT member today at: https://t.co/K2mpE7GuAz

[Hamilton Paramedics @HPS_Paramedics]

Hello Hamilton!! It’s that wonderful time of year again!!

We are getting ready for our 20th Annual Hamilton Paramedic Toy Drive!!

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday December 7th, 2024
10am to 4pm
WalMart
510 Centennial Pkwy N
Hamilton, Ontario

Just over 2 weeks away!!

[Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists @CSRT_tweets]

Have a question for your RT colleagues? CSRT members have access to several networks within the member portal:
▶️Clinical Simulation Network
▶️Home Ventilation Network
▶️CCAA Network
▶️Primary Care Network

For more information or to join a network: https://t.co/QVE4Lphm7K

[Shawna MacD @macdosha]

Amazing work! 🙌🏻

[Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists @CSRT_tweets]

Congratulations to the Canadian Journal of Respiratory Therapy for achieving a Journal Impact Factor from Clarivate! The editorial team has written a short piece about this incredible milestone, available at https://t.co/MMdzN3B6Rk

[Mika Nonoyama @MikaRRT]

🇨🇦 Respiratory Therapists. Please complete and help us build strong research priorities. Let's make our voices heard‼️

[McMaster Health Sciences @machealthsci]

Daylight savings ends on Sunday, November 3.

Anya McLaren-Barnett, assistant professor @MacUPediatrics and an expert on sleep, explains the impact daylight time can have on kids. 👇

https://t.co/rCrwqMd6g2

[Shawna MacD @macdosha]

Happy #RTWeek2024