Faisal Shams
Pickering,Canada
Summary
Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments. Hard worker experienced in problem-solving, service and time management. problem-solving, and prioritization.Experienced with respiratory therapy techniques that enhance patient recovery. Utilizes advanced respiratory equipment to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Knowledge of patient assessment and ventilation management in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist (Casual)
Mackenzie Health
10.2000 - Current
- Utilizes the resource and knowledge of scientific values for the identification, prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or chronic diseases thereby producing best possible health and function
- Diagnosing lung and breathing disorders and managing patients either independently or as team member
- Assessing the patients and doing physical exams to determine the best therapy for their condition
- Consulting with physicians to recommend a change in therapy based on evaluation of the patient
- Analyzing breath and blood specimens to determine levels of oxygen and other gases (ABG, Art-line insertion, Pulmonary Function Test)Managing ventilators and artificial airway devices (ET tube, Trach tube, Oral & Nasal airway) for patients is unable to breath normally
- Responding to code blue and active member of Critical Care team of the hospital
- Educating the patients and families about lung disease for further prevention of hospital admission including home oxygen assessment.
Respiratory Therapist (Casual)
Markham Stouffville Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and support of critically ill patients
- Provide life support for patients who can't breathe on their own
- Attend high-risk births and assist babies who have breathing problems
- Stabilize high risk patients being moved by air or ground ambulance
- Provide assistance in the delivery of general anesthesia procedures, Administer inhaled drugs and medical gases such as asthma medication and oxygen
- Conduct tests to measure lung function
- Teach people how to manage their chronic lung disease or to quit smoking
- Play direct role in weaning of vented patients followed by off mechanical ventilation
- Performing routine and urgent managements in changing and replacing patient's trach tubes without any adverse effects
- Developed and implement treatment plans which lead to successful wean from mechanical ventilation and decannulation
- Training and educating new staff, RT students
- Training educating staff on quality control
- Direct assisting in successful trach decannulation
- Maintain patient paperwork accurately, updating as necessary
- Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies at all times
- Manage BIPAP, CPAP, oxygen compressor, and set up for patients
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
Patient Care Manager
Toronto Grace Health Center
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operation across multiple departments, including the Respiratory Therapy Department, Complex Continuing Care Unit, Outpatient Clinic, Diagnostic Department and Lab ensuring compliance with regulations and standards
- Monitored daily operations of the department to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Performed assessments on newly admitted patients to determine their needs prior to admission into the facility.
- Reviewed physician orders for accuracy prior to implementation into a patient's plan of care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss treatment plans and progress towards goals set forth by the healthcare team.
- Advised nursing staff on best practices related to medication administration and symptom management.
- Ensured that all safety protocols are adhered to in order to protect both patients and staff members.
- Maintained up-to-date records of patient visits, treatments, medications, and outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between providers and patients and families regarding health concerns.
- Assisted with discharge planning activities such as arranging follow-up appointments or home health services.
- Created reports for management regarding utilization trends, cost savings initiatives, and quality improvement measures.
- Trained staff in proper medical procedures, patient handling techniques, and customer service etiquette.
- Established performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of patient care services provided by the team.
- Coordinated referrals from primary care physicians or specialists as needed.
- Provided guidance and support to staff on a variety of topics related to patient care management.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to any changes in a patient's condition or requests from family members.
- Conducted regular reviews of documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness of information.
- Implemented policies and procedures designed for optimal delivery of quality healthcare services.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency within the department while maintaining high standards of care.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate services and resources for patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care protocols to ensure quality of care for all patients.
Respiratory Therapist
Norfolk General Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Perform all respiratory care related duties
- Sets up and administers all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages in all areas of the hospital, particularly in the ER, ICU/CCU, Special Care Nursery
- Always responsible for the application and operation of acute care ventilators used for short and long term mechanical ventilation of adult, pediatrics and neonates
- Perform all procedures as ordered in the policy and procedure manual, such as oxygen therapy through mask and canula, coughing and deep breathing exercise, aerosol therapy, CPAP, BIPAP, airway maintenance, arterial puncture for blood gas analysis, and continuous monitoring of invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation
- Performing routine and urgent Respiratory like full PFT, spirometry
- Applied appropriate patient care interventions according to protocol guidelines and priority of care.
- Initiated and monitored patients requiring various types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Consulted with referring physician regarding patient treatment, medical
- Performing appropriate respiratory interventions, as well as quality control and maintenance of all transport equipment
- Accurately perform all respiratory care modalities for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients for routine, emergency, and critical situations
- Doing all type of initial set up, calibration, clean circuit replacements
- Administer resuscitation and respiratory measures to different patient and play important role with team in transporting into emergency or ICU of any hospital
- Always do pre and post medical assessment while transporting a patient which includes continuous charting and making summary notes for complete transportation
- Maintain proper inventory of respiratory equipment and constant communication with base team condition and plan of care.
Flight Respiratory Therapist
Latitude Air Ambulance
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Removed and returned stand-by or used respiratory care equipment for processing.
- Communicated with facility staff concerning relevant clinical and operational issues regarding program and patient care issues.
Assistant Manager
Swiss Chalet
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Provided continuous quality services to customer at front cash register and drive- through
- Resolved customer issues and concerns; maintained clean quality environment
- Ordered supplies and monitored employee activities; scheduled dining reservations
- Maintained and updated all computer and paperwork for closing and morning opening, as well as prep work
- Coordinated, assigned and reviewed work, maintained work schedule, trained workers in duties and policies, prepared and submitted reports and resolved any issues or concerns.
Hospital Supervisor
Green Land Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Managed department personnel by hiring, terminating and providing feedback to personnel.
- Coordinated patient treatment in collaborative group environment between providers, licensed staff and clerical staff.
- Documented complaints by listening to patient and patient family concerns.
- Directed and monitored facility's performance improvement activities.
- Created budgets and oversaw expenditures to remain within budget guidelines.
- Served as mentor and trainer to new hospital employees by educating staff on policies, procedures and job-specific software.
- Advised medical professional staff on administrative matters pertaining to health services programs.
- Established policies and procedures for hospital or healthcare facility based on federal regulations and state laws.
- Developed and maintained computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information and to produce reports.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
Canadore College
ONPostgraduate Diploma - Medical Ultrasound & Diagnostics
Northern University
BangladeshBachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine And Surgery
University of Dhaka
BangladeshSkills
- Strong observation, assessment and intervention skills essential to competent patient care
- Confidential and professional
- Excellent work ethic, trustworthy and organized
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Meeting Management
- Constructive Feedback
- Department Reviews
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Proficient computer skills:
- Demonstrates initiative
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Problem-Solving
- Patient Education
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory medication administration
- Bronchial hygiene
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Staff Meetings
- Patient Data Confidentiality
- Quality Improvement Activities
- New Staff Mentoring
Accomplishments
- Provided high-quality respiratory care to an average of all ages patients per shift, ensuring optimal oxygenation and ventilation support.
- Assisted in rapid response and code blue situations, demonstrating calm decision-making under pressure.
- Implemented patient-specific ventilator weaning protocols, resulting in a reduction in ICU stay duration.
- Trained new staff and respiratory therapy students on mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas interpretation, and infection control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes for those with COPD, asthma, and post-operative respiratory complications.
- Played a key role in developing and executing a hospital-wide protocol for COVID-19 respiratory management.
- Recognized by leadership for maintaining 100% compliance with safety and documentation standards.
LANGUAGES
English Fluent
Bengali Fluent
Hindi Fluent
Urdu Fluent
Arabic Conversational
Certification
- College of Respiratory Therapist Ontario (CRTO)
- Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC)
Timeline
Patient Care Manager
Toronto Grace Health Center
07.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist (Casual)
Markham Stouffville Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Flight Respiratory Therapist
Latitude Air Ambulance
05.2017 - 09.2020
Respiratory Therapist
Norfolk General Hospital
04.2017 - 01.2021
Assistant Manager
Swiss Chalet
01.2012 - 07.2012
Hospital Supervisor
Green Land Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2009
Respiratory Therapist (Casual)
Mackenzie Health
10.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBS) - Medicine And Surgery
University of Dhaka
Advanced Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
Canadore College
Postgraduate Diploma - Medical Ultrasound & Diagnostics
Northern University