Michael Toland

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About Michael Toland

As a dedicated Respiratory Therapy Leader, I am devoted to advancing patient care, advocating for clinical excellence, and driving transformation in respiratory therapy through team collaboration and a multi-disciplinary approach. With extensive experience in pulmonary care, critical care, and team leadership, I specialize in developing strategies that enhance patient outcomes, optimize workflow efficiency, and ensure adherence to the highest standards of respiratory care. Throughout my 30+ year career, I have collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, implemented evidence-based respiratory protocols, and fostered staff development through mentorship and education. • 5+ years of clinical manager experience and leading the CommonSpirit Mountain Division Respiratory Therapy collaborative group • 20+ years of clinical experience in critical care, emergency medicine, and neonatal intensive care units • 2024 Penrose St. Francis President's Award • Penrose Hospital Health Equity Task Force, 2024 • Penrose St Francis Associate Foundation Panel Member • CommonSpirit National Respiratory Therapy Epic Gold Implementation Team • Respiratory Therapy Team recognition, Halos4Heroes, Oct 2022 • Project Lead to operationalize the Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy system at Penrose Hospital, the first robotic bronchoscopy system in Southern Colorado • Project Lead to operationalize the Zephyr Endobronchial Valve procedure at Penrose Hospital in collaboration with physicians and the multi-disciplinary team • Operationalized the Respiratory Therapy Department at the new Saint Francis Interquest Hospital, open Oct 2023, through collaboration with Resp Therapy Clinical staff and multi-disciplinary leaders • Creation of the Penrose St. Francis Respiratory Therapy Educator and Respiratory Therapy Business support roles • Centura Frontline Leader Development Program, Sept 2021 • Clinical support and growth through a partnership with local Respiratory Therapy Programs including Pikes Peak Community College and Concorde Career College • Fostered advanced critical care skills development including arterial line insertion and intubation/airway management for the Penrose Respiratory Therapy team • Nitric Oxide call team at Baylor University Medical Center in OR for Cardiothoracic Transplants