Professional CV
Past Experience
Fraser Health
Respiratory Therapist
Trained for advanced skills for intubations and arterial line insertions
Assisted in transfer of intubated patients with EMS to other hospitals.
1998-2000
Vancouver Coastal
Respiratory Therapist
Worked in all areas ICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, Spinal ICU, ER, Wards and Cancer Center
Developed continuing competency for Pulmonary Edema and use of BiPAP
1998-2000
Alberta Health Services - FMC
Promoted business changes, development of guidelines, procedures and protocols and improving communication with physicians
2000-2001
Alberta Health Services - FMC
2001-2002
Seconded for this new role for my strong communication skills and cross functional interactions with all the members of the unit including physicians
Involvement and development of unit guidelines and procedures to support early extubation and flag concerns
Alberta HealthÂ
Services Anesthesia Respiratory Therapist
Vast experience within the Calgary Zone Department of Anesthesia and gained valuable knowledge of each unique business footprint, operations and patient population at ACH, FMC, PLC and RGH
2002-2007
Alberta Health Services Anesthesia CVICU Lead
2007-2009
Developed business processes for consistency of services across the Zone (Lumbar Drains)
Engagement with all members of the Cardiac Team including physicians and Anesthesia
Development of conflict resolution and negotiation skills
Supported and involved in development of various Cardiac Programs – LVAD, TAVI
Alberta Health Services Anesthesia Site Lead
2009-2015
Planning for opening of new McCaig Tower OR
Collaboration with other departments for unique surgical procedures including physicians Managing conflicts and difficult situations
Troubleshooting equipment, supply chain issues
Alberta Health Services Anesthesia Zone Clinical Educator
2010-2015
Developed competency package for heated chemotherapy with physician lead
Developed standardized zone anesthesia safety equipment process with key stakeholders
Liaison and collaborate with other departments for future process developments and education
Alberta Health Services Surgical Services Project Implementation Lead
2012-2014
Development, implementation and adoption of transformation initiatives related to the OR supply chain
Solidified Quality Improvement skills (process mapping, gap analysis, communication plan, metrics)
Complex data analysis to develop and implement OR and CPSM staffing models and new processes
Active listening to analyze root cause and engage stakeholders to support change management
Developed advanced negotiation, facilitation and coflict resolution skills for solving complex issues
Zonal Stakeholders: physicians, health care workers, CPSM and OR (managers, EDs, VPs)
Alberta Health Services PLC Respiratory Services Manager
June 2012 - May 2014
Successful in creating engagement and trust through collaboration with frontline staff and physican leads
PLC working group Chair (End PJ Paralysis, Oxygen Transfer Policy, BPAP Transfer to Hospice, Co-Act Frontline Staff Meeting and Safe Intrafacility Transfer Tool)
PLC Connect Care Launch Team – Communications Role
Strong advocacy for leading new projects to support EY recommendations and site priorities to reduce LOS (home oxygen program and reduce oxygen usage)
Zonal leader for Education Consultants and liaison for Respiratory SCN and HPSP
Lead for Zonal PFT Optimization Project
End PJ Paralysis – Zone Facilitation of Patient Engagement and implementation planning
Provincial Level Support - Standing member on the Provincial Oxygen Projects Working Group
Alberta Health Services FMC Cardiac Sciences Program Manager
February 2021 - Present
Portfolio includes Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Ablation Labs, Cardiac Implantable Electrical Device Program, Short Stay Cardiology, Cardiac Diagnostics, Cardiac Ambulatory Clinics​
Development of key performance indicators
Team engagement and coaching for developing team charter and process
Membership on Provincial Cardiac Sciences Area Council to represent Calgary Zone
Collaboration with key program physician leads, Cardiovascular SCN and Libin Institute to focus on improving patient outcomes
