Catherine Demeo
Toronto
Summary
Trilingual primary care nurse practitioner with diverse experience in both primary and acute care nursing, currently specializing in women’s sexual wellness and aesthetic services. Proven track record of enhancing patient education and empowerment with a strong emphasis on disease prevention. Known for effective collaboration as well as independent work capabilities, seeking to advance my women’s health practice through virtual care opportunities at Bravella Health.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Skin Worthy/Sin Worthy
Toronto
12.2022 - Current
- I work as a primary care provider responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating clients with sexual wellness and hormonal concerns, as well as aesthetic treatments within my NP scope of practice.
- I also assist the clinic's medical director in overseeing treatment safety within the clinic.
- I am able to provide French and Spanish services to clients.
Nurse Practitioner
Telus Health
Virtual Care
05.2023 - 03.2024
- I worked as a primary care provider providing virtual primary care services to clients throughout Ontario
- I was responsible for assessing, diagnosing and treating clients with primary health care concerns within my NP scope of practice and within the parameters of virtual health care
- I provided care to clients in English, French and Spanish
Nurse Practitioner
The Four Villages Community Health Centre
Toronto
08.2018 - 06.2023
- I worked as a primary care provider responsible for assessing, diagnosing and treating clients with varied primary care health concerns within my NP scope of practice
- I worked closely with allied health staff to provide a collaborative approach to care for clients within our catchment area, including newcomers to Canada
- I provided French and Spanish services with minimal need for phone interpretation
Bilingual Nurse Practitioner
Centre Francophone de Toronto
Toronto
10.2015 - 07.2018
- I worked within my NP scope of practice to assess, diagnose and treat clients with varied primary care health concerns
- I worked with clients with varying health concerns with a focus on well women, well child health and chronic disease management
- I was the first point of contact with the healthcare system for many newcomers to Canada, as a large portion of the clientele were refugee and immigrant populations
- I conducted visits and documented in French
Registered Nurse-Float Nurse
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Ottawa
09.2012 - 07.2014
- Regularly floated to all in-patient and critical care units within the hospital (floors included: medicine, surgery, mental health, oncology/nephrology, emergency and intensive care units)
Agency Registered Nurse
Canadian Healthcare Agency
Cambridge
08.2011 - 07.2014
- Work in native communities, providing clinic care and emergency services
- Gained skills in immunizations, Paediatric, Adult/Elderly and Psychiatric assessments
Registered Nurse-Surgical/Float Nurse
Kingston General Hospital (KGH)
Kingston
09.2009 - 11.2013
- Regularly floated to the emergency room, medicine and paediatric units, and all surgical units (cardiovascular, orthopedic, gynecological and urology, general surgery)
- Acted as transport nurse for KGH, where I was responsible for care of stable patients during transfers to hospitals within South Eastern Ontario
- Full-Time Surgical Nurse on the General Surgery Unit
- Responsible for care of pre and post-operative patients
- Surgical skills include: dressing care, parenteral feeding and tube care, tracheostomy and laryngectomy care, ostomy and drain care, chest tubes, telemetry, administration of blood products, IV initiation and blood work
Bilingual Flight Attendant
Air Canada
Toronto
06.2004 - 08.2008
- Worked as a bilingual team member during the summer months who represented the company, in English and French, while ensuring safety and quality service for passengers onboard
- Provided quality fine dining service to executive passengers
- Annually re-certified Air Canada emergency training including first aid, AED training and emergency event training
Education
Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Field, Primary Health Care Certificate
University of Toronto
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ryerson University/George Brown College/ Centennial College
01.2009
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Patient education
- Hormone replacement therapy management
- Health promotion
- Treatment planning
- Interprofessional collaboration
- FLUENT IN French and Spanish
- Women's Health Care
Affiliations
- Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario, 2015 - Current
- Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO), 2011 - 2015
- College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), 2009 - Current
Medical Skills
- Menopause Society Certified Provider, 2023
- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy-Level 1 and 2, 2022
- CPR Level 'C' and AED Qualified, 2022
- Controlled Drugs and Substances Program-University of Toronto, 2018
Awards
- Seymour Schulich Graduate Student Award in Nursing, 09/13
- Dean's List, Ryerson School of Nursing, 06/09
- Invitation to become a member of the Golden Key Honour Society, 2007
Volunteer Experience
Therapeutic Paws of Canada, Volunteer, 01/17, 03/18, Toronto, ON
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Telus Health
05.2023 - 03.2024
Nurse Practitioner
Skin Worthy/Sin Worthy
12.2022 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
The Four Villages Community Health Centre
08.2018 - 06.2023
Bilingual Nurse Practitioner
Centre Francophone de Toronto
10.2015 - 07.2018
Registered Nurse-Float Nurse
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
09.2012 - 07.2014
Agency Registered Nurse
Canadian Healthcare Agency
08.2011 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse-Surgical/Float Nurse
Kingston General Hospital (KGH)
09.2009 - 11.2013
Bilingual Flight Attendant
Air Canada
06.2004 - 08.2008
Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Field, Primary Health Care Certificate
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ryerson University/George Brown College/ Centennial College
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