À propos de moi

I am a Registered Nurse with over 15 years of experience spanning the health care continuum. My career commenced as a Food and Nutrition Services Aide, followed by a position as a Psychiatric Aide. During my second year pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, I gained hands-on experience as an Undergraduate Nursing Employee in acute stroke, stroke rehabilitation, medicine, and geriatric psychiatry. Upon completing my degree, I dedicated several years to geriatric psychiatry before transitioning into case management, where I acquired a deep understanding of the complexities within the health care system and the critical need for cohesive program integration to ensure optimal patient care. In my role as a System Case Manager, I successfully facilitated patient transitions home by coordinating additional home care services, enabling them to remain at home longer or wait for long-term care placement, thus alleviating pressure on acute care beds. A notable achievement was assisting a gentleman in returning home from long-term care, allowing him to spend his remaining years with his dogs. This accomplishment required months of rehabilitation and home modifications, underscoring the patient's determination and the commitment to enhancing his quality of life. My interest in change management and health care delivery has naturally led me into leadership roles. Initially, I served as a Shift Unit Manager/Site Manager at one of Alberta's largest hospitals finding my passion as a Unit Manager on a Transition Unit. Following the completion of my Master of Nursing, I sought further opportunities, including a position as an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Alberta, I currently hold the role of Business Area Manager for Canada’s leading patient support provider in specialty pharmaceuticals.