Michele Laprade

Experienced respiratory therapist combining solid expertise in hospital settings (emergency, intensive care, anesthesia) and in a specialized sleep clinic. Autonomous, rigorous, and equipped with a strong analytical mindset, patient-centered approach, and management skills.

Vice-President - Ekipex Inc.

(2019-01)

Co-owner of a manufacturing and distribution company for agricultural equipment.

• Logistics, planning, and coordination of industrial production.
• Bookkeeping, occupational health and safety (OHS), and customer service.
• Skills: Autonomy, accounting, teamwork, analysis, endurance.

Respiratory Therapist - La Clef du Sommeil

(2014-01 - 2018-12)

• Supporting clients during sleep screening and diagnostic testing.
• Education on sleep disorders and their treatments.
• Support and follow-up for adherence to positive pressure therapy (CPAP).
• Skills: Patient care, interdisciplinarity, counseling and sales.

Respiratory Therapist - CSSS La Pommeraie - Hôpital Brome-Missisquoi Perkins

(2008-01 - 2011-12)

• Care delivery within a highly versatile multidisciplinary team.
• Specialized management of home care services.

Respiratory Therapist - CSSS Sorel-Tracy - Hôtel-Dieu de Sorel

(2000-01 - 2008-12)

• Maintenance of respiratory function: emergency, intensive care, medicine, surgery, pediatrics, and patient transfers.
• Sole respiratory therapist on duty during the work shift (high degree of autonomy).

Respiratory Therapist (Anesthesia) - CSSS Richelieu-Yamaska - Centre Hospitalier Honoré-Mercier

(2000-01 - 2008-12)

• Monitoring and maintenance of vital signs in the operating room under the responsibility of the anesthesiologist.

DEC - Respiratory Therapy and Anesthesia Technology - Cégep de Sainte-Foy (1997-01 - 2000-12)