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Change Management & Adaptability
Communicates Effectively With Others
Conflict Management & Resolution
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Eager to Learn & Responsible 
Empathetic & Respectful
Community Engagement
Lead by Example
Motivational Interviewing Skills
Project Management & Evaluation
Empathetic & Respectful of Others
Motivational Interviewing
Project Management & Skills

Work Experience

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Sexual Health & Clinical Information

Program Manager                                                
September 2022 - Current                                        

  • Provides effective leadership, management and supervision of assigned staff and related service delivery in a way that is consistent with the mission, vision, values, objectives, policies and standards of the Board of Health.

  • Leads program planning and delivery utilizing the Ontario Public Health Standards (OPHS), Ontario Public Health Organizational Standards (OPHOS), appropriate policies and procedures, mandates, legislation and direction of the Executive Team.

  • Consults with the Executive Director to maintain and establish standards for providing programs and services.

  • Develops, implements and interprets Health Unit policies and procedures.

  • Develops and implements plans for new programs, special projects, and future staffing levels in their program area.

  • Participates in the Health Unit Annual Report and prepares administrative reports and briefs for the Executive Director, Medical Officer of Health and Board of Health, as required.

  • Coordinates statistical data management and report preparation, implementing continuous quality improvement within the program.

  • Prepares a comprehensive budget proposal for program(s) within portfolio and budget projections on an ongoing quarterly basis.

  • Represents the Health Unit at meetings with government officials, provincial and local committees, the public, the media, and other organizations.

  • Manages staff performance and performance mapping following Health Unit policies, collective agreements and applicable legislation.

COVID-19 Outbreak Management

Acting Manager
June 2021 - September 2022                                                    

  • Provide leadership, supervision, support and performance management of the OB team within the IDC Division.

  • Leads in developing or revising and implementing programs and policies to align with provincial changes related to Communicable Disease control.

  • Develops and leads through significant Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives to ensure fiscal responsibility to the residents of Halton.

  • Ensures best practices are adhered to and are following provincial guidelines.

  • Manages human resources and performance along with program Supervisor in a union and non-union environment; ensures consistent application of the collective agreement.

  • Ensures effective allocation of human resources to maintain program delivery standards.

  • Responsible for program priority setting, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and makes necessary changes based on new or changing legislation and Departmental mandates.

  • Identifies priorities based on population health metrics. Develops and manages budgets to ensure program priorities are met.

  • Collaborates and manages relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including responding to inquiries from the public, Regional Departments and Ministries.

  • Supports the Director and Medical Officer of Health in responding to relevant media inquiries.

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COVID-19 Outbreak Management

Acting Supervisor
July 2020 - June 2021                                                     

  • Provide leadership, supervision, support and performance management to a team of Nurses, Public Health Inspectors, and Program Assistants within the Infectious Disease Control (IDC) Division.

  • Quality assurance through developing and updating program policies and procedures to ensure staff continue using their knowledge, skill and judgment while performing best practices safely per Ministry of Health guidelines and their respectful regulatory associations.

  • Manage and respond to COVID-19 investigations and outbreaks within our Region's schools, childcare settings, workplaces and community settings. 

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COVID-19 Outbreak Management (Re-Deployed)

Public Health Nurse
March 2020 - July 2020

  • Manage outbreaks as per Halton Region protocol to external congregate living settings (group homes and shelters)

  • Collaborate with external stakeholders regarding IPAC measures and recommendations.

  • In consult with the Medical Lead, declare an outbreak and manage as per procedures.

  • Assist in training and developing new staff: Cross-training for congregate living settings, LTC/RH OB management, case and contact management.

  • Quality Assurance Team Member - Halton Region’s COVID-19 OB Protocol.

  • Arrange to test through Family Physicians and Community Paramedics.

  • Support best practices of IPAC measures as per MOH guidelines.

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Sexual Health & Harm Reduction

Public Health Nurse
January 2013 - March 2020

  • Supportive/ motivational counselling and health education related to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), HIV pre/post testing, relationships, sexual orientation, gender identity, birth control and pregnancy.

  • Case management for reportable STIs, including complex HIV/co-infections.

  • Health promotion, program planning and project management. 

  • Preceptorship of BScN students in their consolidation year.

  • Harm reduction including outreach nursing pilot program (STI testing including venipuncture, vaccines, depo injections, wound care under medical directives) and fixed-site services.

  • Lead in point of care quality assurance for colleagues and reporting to Ministry.

  • Provide education for external stakeholders to build capacity within the community as well as vulnerable groups.

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Healthy Sexuality 

Public Health Nurse
September 2010 - January 2013

  • Supportive/ motivational counselling and health education related to STIs and bloodborne infections, HIV pre/post testing, relationships, sexual orientation, gender identity, birth control and pregnancy.

  • Case management for reportable STIs, including complex HIV/co-infections.

  • Health promotion, program planning and project management.

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Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Registered Nurse - Toronto General Hospital
June 2008- September 2013

  • Member of the multidisciplinary team in a tertiary/quarternary intensive care unit.

  • Strong assessment skills for initial screening, ongoing and in-depth assessment to support a diagnosis.

  • Planning, implementing and evaluating care plans

  • Excellence in problem-solving, critical thinking, leadership and application of clinical expertise.

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Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence 

Sexual Assult Nurse Examiner - Chantel's Place
June 2008 - July 2010

  • Assessment, testing, treatment, and evidence collection and preservation.

  • Safety planning and emotional support of both women and men survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.

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Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Unit 

Registered Nurse - Health Science Center
October 2006 - June 2008
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General System's Intensive Care Unit

Registered Nurse - University of Alberta Hospital
July 2005- Oct 2006
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Department of National Defence

CIC Comissioned Officer - Lieutenant
September 1999 - December 2009

  •  Commissioned Officer progressing to the commissioned rank of Lieutenant

  • Cadet Instructor Cadre with organization, supervision, and evaluation of instructors

  • Officer in charge of medical emergencies and supervising staff on the medical team

  • Instructed and classroom supervised over 200 cadets in various military courses such as leadership, instructional techniques and communication

Education & Affiliations

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Professional Development

Education & Affiliations
Work Experience
Professional Development

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  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Heart & Stroke Foundation

  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASSIST), Center for Suicide Prevention

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) & Standard 1st Aid, Heart & Stroke Foundation

  • Biigiiweyan Cultural Safety Training, Canadore College

  • Building Positive Spaces, Positive Space Network

  • Concurrent Disorders Workshop, ADAPT (Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Assessment, Prevention & Treatment Services)

  • Crisis Intervention Certificate, Safe Management Group 

  • Health Equity & Social Determinants of Health, Halton Region

  • Health Promotions Foundations Course, Public Health Ontario

  • Human Trafficking Youth Prevention: Train the Trainer Workshop, Timea's Cause Inc.

  • LEAN Training (White & Yellow Belt)

  • LGBTQ Training, The 519 Education & Training

  • Managing in a Unionized Environment - Hicks Morley LLP 

  • Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), Mental Health Commission of Canada 

  • Mindset of a Human Trafficking Victim Workshop, Timea's Cause Inc

  • OnCore Course, Public Health Education

  • Phlebotomy Training, Conestoga College

  • Preceptorship Course, McMaster University

  • SafeTALK, Center for Suicide Prevention

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