Worked independently Northern Canada, in nurse-run clinics with phone support from physicians
Directed staff in first response to road side accidents and extrication form vehicle
Led the team in trauma assessment, stabilization, ongoing care and transfer to trauma hospital
Instructor
MSF PARIS
01.2017 - 01.2017
Attended the Training for Trainers in MSF Paris
Adapted the pedagogical techniques taught in classroom to the field situation
Practiced testing and evaluating students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
Translated all the BASIC manuals from French to English
hCollaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
Field Experience
Instructed the BASIC in French in Cameroon, for MSF-Switerzerland
Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Nurse Supervisor
MSF Belgium
10.2015 - 02.2016
Participated in 3 day Ebola Treatment Center training in Brussels
Nursing supervisor of an 80 bed Ebola treatment center
Project management: Needs assessment on arrival, followed by planning, implementation and management of the hospital in conjunction with local government partners and cultural anthropology consultant
Advised on disease management while respecting local cultural practices and traditions
Recruited, trained, evaluated and coached clinical staff to improve performance.
Led multidisciplinary staff meetings to keep team informed and provide opportunities for team members to share ideas and concerns.
Capacity building: Promoted professional development and capacity building through training and education
Nurse Manager
Doctors Without Borders
12.2014 - 07.2015
Managed 200 nurses and nursing activities in a 180-bed hospital
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
Implemented a staff scheduling calculation to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses vacation time.
Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols
Managed an unexpected measles outbreak in the hospital and community vaccination strategy
Nurse Instructor
MSF-Switzerland
03.2010 - 11.2010
Instructed the Helping Babies Breathe to NICU nurses in Kirkuk, Iraq via Arabic Translator
Learned the program and designed appropriate adaptation to the field
Incorporated culturally appropriate practices and traditions to be field appropriate (i.e food, Ramadan considerations).
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Designed, documented and evaluated statistics to track the efficacy of training
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
04.2007
Skills
Languages: French, English, Spanish
CPR instructor
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor
Pediatric and infant specialty nurse
Helping Babies Breathe instructor (2010)
Timeline
Instructor
MSF PARIS
01.2017 - 01.2017
Nursing Practice Consultant
Yukon Government
02.2016 - 08.2021
Nurse Supervisor
MSF Belgium
10.2015 - 02.2016
Nurse Manager
Doctors Without Borders
12.2014 - 07.2015
Nurse Instructor
MSF-Switzerland
03.2010 - 11.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
McMaster University
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