Shaelyne Williamson
Coaldale,AB
Summary
Registered Respiratory Therapist ready for fast-paced, challenging work who is motivated, willing to learn and always striving to give excellent patient care. Registered through College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta with an in-depth knowledge of respiratory care principles and patient assessment skills. Passionate about delivering empathetic care to foster positive patient outcomes while focusing on patient and family centered care. Highly skilled in patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Alberta Health Services
Lethbridge, AB
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted physicians with intubations, ventilator management and bronchoscopies.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Worked with all populations (neonatal, pediatric and adult) to provide respiratory care and intervention
- Worked in all departments - Emergency Room, Wards, Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Internal and External Ground Transports
- Extra training to work in the Operating Room, Outpatient Department, and Labour and Delivery
- Work in Outpatient department doing spirometry, home oxygen blood gases, induced sputum samples and more
Flight Respiratory Therapist
Keewatin Air
Iqaluit, NU
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation and airway maintenance.
- Administered medication and ventilatory support.
- Maintained patient airways with endotracheal intubation.
- Managed care of patients with diverse conditions alongside paramedics, nurses and support from on call physicians during flight as well as in small rural communities.
- Tracked changes in blood chemistry, vital signs and other markers of improvement or decompensation in critically ill patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.
- Worked with a diverse population of neonatal, pediatric and adult patients of all acuity
Student Respiratory Therapist
Peter Lougheed Centre / Chinook Regional Hospital
Calgary / Lethbridge , AB
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate and inform regarding patient care.
- Evaluated and assessed patient respiratory health under supervision of respiratory therapist.
- Built foundational knowledge of respiratory equipment, patient interactions, and patient care
- Worked in a team environment during code situations that developed from needing moderate assistance to requiring minimal assistance
- Learned to manage patient workload in all acute care settings
Education
High School Diploma -
Kate Andrews High School
Coaldale, AB06.2017
Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
Southern Alberta Institute Of Technology
Calgary, AB04.2021
National Exam
Canadian Board of Respiratory Care
07.2021
Skills
- Patient and caregiver education
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Team Player
- ECG's
- Arterial Line Insertion
- Intubation
- Esophageal Balloon Insertion and maintenance
- Code Team Experience
Certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Intubation Certified
- Arterial Line Certified
- Certified Tobacco Educator with Alberta Quits
- Basic Cardiac Life Support -Health Care Provider
- WHMIS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- Experience with Connect Care, Meditech, Medivision, IMPAX, and Sunrise Clinical Manager
- Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
References
- Jasmine Vavra Peacock
Ph: 403-892-5866
Email: jasmine.vavrapeacock@ahs.ca
Chinook Regional Hospital
- Jolayne Kondor
Email: jolaynekondor@ahs.ca
Ph: 403-330-8112
Chinook Regional Hospital
- Renee LeShane
Email: xorenee@hotmail.com
Ph: 709-597-2992
Keewatin Air
Timeline
Flight Respiratory Therapist
Keewatin Air
01.2022 - 05.2023
Respiratory Therapist
Alberta Health Services
05.2021 - Current
Student Respiratory Therapist
Peter Lougheed Centre / Chinook Regional Hospital
08.2020 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
Kate Andrews High School
Diploma - Respiratory Therapy
Southern Alberta Institute Of Technology
National Exam
Canadian Board of Respiratory Care
Similar Profiles
Shawna ButlerShawna Butler
Administrative Support Assistant III at Alberta Health Services - Alberta Public Health NGAdministrative Support Assistant III at Alberta Health Services - Alberta Public Health NG
Nerissa DauloNerissa Daulo
Environmental Services II at Alberta Health Services University of AlbertaEnvironmental Services II at Alberta Health Services University of Alberta
Brenda BaltimoreBrenda Baltimore
Temporary Clinical Supervisor at Alberta Health Services / Recovery AlbertaTemporary Clinical Supervisor at Alberta Health Services / Recovery Alberta
FREDERICK PahanonotFREDERICK Pahanonot
Environmental Services II at Alberta Health Services - University of Alberta HospitalEnvironmental Services II at Alberta Health Services - University of Alberta Hospital
KATHARINA REIMERKATHARINA REIMER
Pharmacy Assistant at NATURALLY YOURS PHARMACYPharmacy Assistant at NATURALLY YOURS PHARMACY