Damian Lehwald
Coquitlam
Summary
Accomplished Registered Respiratory Therapist with experience in critical care, OR, and home care settings. Expert in clinical management and operations, achieving top sales revenue and enhancing patient care quality. Skilled in Microsoft 365 and team leadership, consistently fostering collaboration and operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinics Manager
Coastal Sleep Homecare Services Inc.
Abbotsford, Coquitlam, Langley, Surrey, White Rock
01.2023 - Current
- Resolve patient complaints in a timely manner, ensuring a positive experience for all parties involved.
- Hire, train and supervise employees to maintain team of high performers.
- Conduct regular staff evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting clear expectations for future performance goals.
- Create and implemented policies to improve operational efficiency and patient care quality.
- Successfully manage clinic budgets, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
- Develop and implement team building activities to foster collaboration and improve employee morale.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Coastal Sleep Homecare Services Inc.
Coquitlam, Richmond, Vancouver
11.2008 - 12.2022
- Provided consultation, guidance, and therapy to patients with sleep disordered breathing.
- Success is based on patients adhering to treatment and purchasing equipment and supplies.
- Achieved and maintained top sales revenue for multiple years
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Vancouver Coastal Health - Richmond Hospital
Richmond, BC
05.2005 - 10.2014
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
Anesthesia Assistant
Vancouver Coastal Health - Richmond Hospital
Richmond, BC
07.2007 - 10.2013
- Improved operating room efficiency by assisting with equipment troubleshooting and maintenance when needed.
- Assisted anesthesiologists in the preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures, ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Participated in quality improvement projects aimed at reducing anesthesia-related complications and improving overall patient outcomes.
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation, and ventilatory support.
- Communicated with outside sales representatives from various vendors and coordinated meetings with members of the Anesthesia Department.
Education
Certificate - Business Administration
Harvard School of Business
Online06.2024
Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC05.2005
Skills
- Administrative Leadership
- Budget Planning
- Clinical management
- Employee Training
- Operations Management
- Special Event Planning
- Marketing
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Salesforce
Timeline
Clinics Manager
Coastal Sleep Homecare Services Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Coastal Sleep Homecare Services Inc.
11.2008 - 12.2022
Anesthesia Assistant
Vancouver Coastal Health - Richmond Hospital
07.2007 - 10.2013
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Vancouver Coastal Health - Richmond Hospital
05.2005 - 10.2014
Certificate - Business Administration
Harvard School of Business
Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
Thompson Rivers University