Charlene Brough
Nurse Practitioner/Nursing Advisor/Community Health Team Lead/Community Paramedic Team Lead
Strathmore,AB
Summary
Healthcare team leader with proven skills to deliver exemplary level of healthcare service delivery to patients in a First Nation's community. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Innovative systems improvements through staff development, IT implementation and program development specific to Indigenous health. Co-led multiple system changes within the health organization to accommodate for delivery of health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills and understanding of data collection and performance metrics. Recognized for staff and program development leading to high performing teams.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
NP/Nursing Advisor/Community Paramedic Team Lead
Siksika Health Services
Siksika, AB
2015.01 - Current
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Managed infection control and critical incidents and made procedural changes and improvements.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Conducted screenings, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative services on primary health care team.
- Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses and paramedics to pursue continuous training.
- Managed teams of RNs, LPNs, HCAs and Community Paramedics by providing comprehensive guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Practice Improvement
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 2022.03 - Current
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB 2003.09 - 2005.12
Masters of Advanced Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB 2011.09 - 2014.03
Skills
Leading team operations
Timeline
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Practice Improvement
Grand Canyon University
2022.03 - Current
NP/Nursing Advisor/Community Paramedic Team Lead
Siksika Health Services
2015.01 - Current
Masters of Advanced Nursing Practice - Family Nurse Practitioner
Athabasca University
2011.09 - 2014.03
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
University of Calgary
2003.09 - 2005.12
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