TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH HEATHER
MY TEACHINGÂ EXPERIENCE
Teaching Background
August 2018 - Present
PROFESSOR, BSCN PROGRAM
ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE
Currently teaching second year praxis course accompanied with the laboratory and clinical components of the course
Teaching pathophysiology with nursing application case studies
2016
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY
Clinical instructor for 2nd year med-surg rotation on a complex medical floor
Taught assessments, appropriate interventions, how to develop care plans, and proper documentation.
Taught nursing skills including inserting catheters and nasogastric tubes, intravenous medications and fluids, wound care, tracheotomy care, subcutaneous insertion and care, and medication knowledge.
Provided written and verbal feedback for students to discuss their progress and areas for improvement
August 2013Â - May 2014
INSTRUCTOR - NURSING AND PARAMEDIC PROGRAM
NORTHERN COLLEGE
Taught pharmacology, nursing labs, human anatomy and physiology, health and physical assessment, and nursing practice.Â
Prepared and taught coursework, incorporating a variety of learning styles into the lecture format
Discussed progress and goals for the semester with students
Addressed student performance concerns and facilitated student-driven plans for improvement
MY NURSING EXPERIENCE
Nursing Background - Emergency and Northern Nursing
April 2017 - Present
REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY - KINGSTON HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER, KINGSTON GENERAL HOSPITAL
Discussed healthcare plans with patients and families in order to teach and facilitate decision-making
Complete physical assessments, initiate emergency care and collaborate with health care team to ensure proper interventions done in a timely manner
August 2017 - June 2018
REGISTERED NURSE - CAMPUS HEALTH CENTRE ST. LAWRENCE COLLEGE
Primary health care nurse at the college providing immunizations, tuberculin skin tests, and blood work to prepare students for placements
Collaborated with physicians to provide care in the health clinic
August 2014 - April 2017
REGISTERED NURSE EMERGENCY - FRASER HEALTH, ABBOTSFORD REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Trained to work at triage and care for patients with critical health concerns including:Â trauma, resuscitation, and cardiac disorders
Collaborated with health care team to facilitate appropriate care for admitted patients and out-patients
Discussed healthcare plans with patients and families in order to teach and facilitate decision-making
Nov 2014 - March 2016 Casual
REGISTERED NURSEÂ HEALTH CANADA - COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Worked in remote First Nations communities across northern Ontario
Assessed clients, formulated diagnosis, and prescribed medications according to the FNIHB guidelines
Implemented community health programs, including chronic care, prenatal, and school programs
Worked on-call during the evenings responding to trauma and emergent care
December 2013 - May 2014
ASSISTED LIVING SUPERVISOR - CANADIAN RED CROSS
Supervised and scheduled hours for personal support workers to ensure proper care for clients at home
Facilitated teambuilding during a personal support worker strike
Collaborated with personal support workers to ensure clients received care during the strike
August 2013 - August 2014
REGISTERED NURSEÂ - WAHA ATTAWAPISKAT
Worked as Patient Care Coordinator and Registered Nurse
Coordinated patient care within the hospital and ensured follow-up with appropriate specialists
Worked on-call at night responding to trauma and emergent care
Reviewed nursing assessments and discussed strengths and areas for improvement with nurses
Disaster management and evacuation procedures with sewage backflow and flooding in community.