SHANNON KNIGHT
Ladysmith,BC
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist with 10+ years experience working in the healthcare field. Organized and dependable, proficient computer and communication skills, and ability to triage multiple priorities under stressful circumstances. I am currently looking to engage in other opportunities outside of healthcare.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Island Health
12.2023 - Current
- Manage and operate mechanical ventilators to provide airway management.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educate patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administer oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
Respiratory Therapist I
Island Health
01.2021 - Current
- Acute care therapist working in Emergency, ICU, Labour and Delivery, and wards
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy (ie. vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes)
- Performed patient assessments, inhaled medication delivery, BiPAP initiation and monitoring, mechanical ventilation initiation and management, airway management, arterial line insertion, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, chest radiograph review, oxygen therapy
- Basic Life Support/CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support in all populations
Respiratory Therapist II
Island Health
07.2013 - 02.2021
- Acute care therapist working in Emergency, ICU, Labour and Delivery, and wards
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
- Performed patient assessments, delivered inhaled medication, initiated BiPAP and mechanical ventilation, airway management, adult/pediatric/neonatal intubation, arterial line insertion, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, chest radiograph review, oxygen therapy
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
- Basic Life Support and CPR in all populations
- Advanced Care and Life Support in all populations
Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Educated patients and families on proper use of respiratory equipment and techniques for managing respiratory disorders to improve patient outcomes.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
- Maintained accurate patient records to track patients' medical history and treatment plans.
Respiratory Therapist
Alberta Health Services
05.2012 - 07.2013
- Acute care therapist working in Emergency, ICU, Labour and Delivery, NICU and wards
- Performed patient assessment, inhaled medication delivery, BiPAP initiation and monitoring, mechanical ventilation initiation and management, airway management, adult/pediatric/neonatal intubation, arterial line insertion, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, chest radiograph review, oxygen therapy, bronchoscopy assist, bed side percutaneous tracheostomy assist, effective use of alternative ventilation methods (ie. APRV)
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient treatment plans.
- Basic Life Support and CPR in all populations
- Advanced Care and Life Support in all populations
- Intubation (all populations), adult arterial line insertion, neonatal umbilical arterial line sampling, capillary blood gas sampling
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Homecare Solutions
05.2012 - 07.2013
- Initiation of Auto-CPAP trials, monitoring and parameter adjustments of Auto-CPAP via wifi modem technology, education in Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP therapy
Medical Lab Assistant
Calgary Laboratory Services, Alberta Children’s Hospital
06.2008 - 02.2012
- Efficient phlebotomy (adult and pediatric populations), capillary blood collections from finger and heel, data entry and accessioning samples, professional patient communication and care, general cleaning duties
- Prepared laboratory samples for analysis and performed data entry for accurate reporting.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
Education
Introduction To End of Life Doula
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC12.2023
Respiratory Therapy Diploma -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB2012
Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Calgary, AB2008
High School Diploma -
Golden Secondary School
Golden, BC2007
Skills
- Organized and professional
- Appropriate interprofessional communication
- Ability and willingness to follow set policies and procedures
- Time and workload management
- Able to work independently and in team settings as required
- Manage stressful situations in appropriate manner
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Basic computer operational skills
Certification
Basic Life Support and CPR level C
Neonatal Resuscitation Program March 2023
Volunteer Experience
His Hope Uganda 2009 – 2021
Member of the Board of Directors - 2015-2018
Child Sponsorship 2009 - 2021
Provided informal basic first aid
Created day programs for children within the organization
Prepared meals and built homes and latrines for families in need of adequate housing
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Island Health
12.2023 - Current
Respiratory Therapist I
Island Health
01.2021 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
03.2017 - 03.2018
Respiratory Therapist II
Island Health
07.2013 - 02.2021
Respiratory Therapist
Alberta Health Services
05.2012 - 07.2013
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Homecare Solutions
05.2012 - 07.2013
Medical Lab Assistant
Calgary Laboratory Services, Alberta Children’s Hospital
06.2008 - 02.2012
Introduction To End of Life Doula
Vancouver Island University
Respiratory Therapy Diploma -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Medical Laboratory Assistant Certificate -
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
High School Diploma -
Golden Secondary School
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