Kelly Bahan
Victoria,BC
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 15 years of experience working in acute care with neonatal, pediatric, and adult populations. Previous experience in education of clinical respiratory therapy students and for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program. Patient problem-solver with excellent communication skills, detail-oriented work ethic, and a passion to support and educate colleagues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Island Health Authority
05.2008 - Current
- Provide emergency care, such as intubation and ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation as part of the medical team
- Develop respiratory care plans utilizing arterial blood gases, patient assessment techniques, and diagnostic imaging
- Teach, train, and supervise respiratory therapy students in their practicum in various areas within the hospital.
- Work with various patient populations such as, neonatal, pediatric, adult (acute and chronic), and geriatric
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor
Island Health Authority
06.2009 - 09.2018
- Taught most recent updated NRP knowledge and skills, with another instructor, to a class of up to 8 students.
- Led simulation-based testing of knowledge and skills to evaluate student competency, with debriefing post simulation.
Clinical Site Coordinator
Thompson Rivers University/Island Health
01.2013 - 04.2013
- Managed schedules of 8 respiratory therapy students in their practicum within the hospital.
- Provided weekly theory classes based on current research and best practice, as well as offering individual knowledge sessions, quizzes, and case reviews.
- Evaluated students individually based on examinations, projects, professionalism, communication, clinical performance, and staff feedback.
Education
Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC05.2008
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC05.2004
Skills
Neonatal/Pediatric intubation
HFOV/HFJV delivery
Efficient communication
Well-developed organizational skills
Refined attention to detail
Passion for education and advocacy of patient care
Additional Information
Member of Evidence-Based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) committee within NICU
Previous member of Neonatal Resuscitation Working Group
CSRT/BCSRT member
NRP certified
Timeline
Clinical Site Coordinator
Thompson Rivers University/Island Health
01.2013 - 04.2013
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor
Island Health Authority
06.2009 - 09.2018
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Island Health Authority
05.2008 - Current
Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
Thompson Rivers University
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
Thompson Rivers University
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