Open To Work
Nicholle Llewellyn
Respiratory Therapist
Calgary,Alberta
Work Preference
Summary
GOAL is to find employment in Vancouver Island close to Parksville in my areas of specialty: Pulmonary Function Testing, or Sleep Therapy.
Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in diverse clinical settings, including expertise in Pulmonary Function Testing, Sleep and Home Oxygen Therapy. Dedicated professional at Alberta Health Services since 2007, with a strong foundation built during two years at Calgary Regional Health Authority at Rockyview General Hospital, where critical care skills were honed through active participation in the 'Code Team' for endotracheal intubation, ventilatory support, and advanced life support. Unique background includes a seven-year tenure as a Zone Operations Assistant at DaimlerChrysler Financial where I was enhancing customer service and operational efficiency through refined computer skills and financial management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist II 1.0 FTE
Alberta Health Services, Foothills Medical Centre, Pulmonary Function Lab
Calgary, AB
04.2010 - Current
- Performing specialized pulmonary function testing to diagnose cardiopulmonary, respiratory and neuromuscular disease; as well and working directly with in clinic
- Methacholine Challenge Testing, Induced Sputum Analysis, Fraction Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FENO), Arterial Blood Gases, Sitting & Supine, Maximum Inspiratory & Expiratory Pressure, 6 Minute Walk Tests, Shunt Studies and Pentamidine Administration
- Calibration, quality control and maintenance of testing equipment
- Preceptor to 2nd and 3rd year RT SAIT Students, medical residents, interns and physicians
- Provided emergency care to patients in respiratory distress
- Indigenous Awareness and Sensitivity Training.
Registered Respiratory Therapist II 0.5 FTE
Alberta Health Services, Foothills Medical Centre, Sleep Centre
Calgary, AB
09.2007 - 04.2010
- Assessment, management and evaluation of sleep disordered breathing
- To shorten wait time in a busy clinic, RT II's functioned as 'Alternate Care Provider' to independently assess, manage and evaluate patient care to replace sleep physician initial consultation
- Educated patients and families on sleep disordered breathing, fostering adherence and habituation to treatment plans.
- Set up noninvasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP), consultation to complex sleep disorders, mask fitting, troubleshooting, downloads of compliance
- Coordination of patient care with sleep physicians, psychologists, social services, provincial health programs, Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program for First Nations & Inuit and private health care providers
Registered Respiratory Therapist II Casual FTE
Alberta Health Services, Rockyview General Hospital
Calgary, AB
07.2007 - 04.2010
- Performing specialized pulmonary diagnostic testing procedures at multiple sites.
- Trained in Bronchoscopies and Exercise Tolerance Testing
Registered Respiratory Therapist 1.0 FTE
Medigas & Airgas Home Oxygen & Sleep Companies
Calgary, AB
06.2003 - 01.2007
- Providing respiratory assessments and home oxygen equipment set up through coordinating with physicians and care team members
- Managing home oxygen patients including home visits, servicing of equipment, establishing patient funding by providing qualifying criteria for oxygen authorizations
- Sleep Study assessment and management of sleep disordered breathing non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BIPAP) for adults and children
Education
Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) -
Respiratory Training And Educator Course
Calgary, AB03-2026
Respiratory & Anesthesia Technology Diploma -
Vanier College
Saint-Laurent, QC01-1993
Skills
Medical Skills:
- Pulmonary function testing
- Sleep therapy CPAP & BiPAP
- Sleep studies Snore Sat, PSG
- Patient education
- Oxygen therapy
- Equipment setup
- Medication delivery
- Emergency medical care
- End-of-life care
Affiliations
- College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta Registration # 0900861
- Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist CSRT [Membership & Professional Liability Insurance]
- Heath Sciences Association of Alberta, HSAA
- Local Authorities Pension Plan Member
Certification
- RRTII - Registered Respiratory Therapist II
- CRE - Certified Respiratory Educator
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist II 1.0 FTE
Alberta Health Services, Foothills Medical Centre, Pulmonary Function Lab
04.2010 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist II 0.5 FTE
Alberta Health Services, Foothills Medical Centre, Sleep Centre
09.2007 - 04.2010
Registered Respiratory Therapist II Casual FTE
Alberta Health Services, Rockyview General Hospital
07.2007 - 04.2010
Registered Respiratory Therapist 1.0 FTE
Medigas & Airgas Home Oxygen & Sleep Companies
06.2003 - 01.2007
Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) -
Respiratory Training And Educator Course
Respiratory & Anesthesia Technology Diploma -
Vanier College