
To promote the health of organizations and individuals through evidence based practice and positive, customized, motivational support. Professional in diabetes education with strong foundation in patient care and chronic disease management. Demonstrates ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in developing educational programs, counseling patients, and utilizing evidence-based practices to improve health outcomes.
Provided leadership and oversight for all dietary and nutrition services within a 157-bed long-term care facility, ensuring the delivery of safe, evidence-based, and person-centered care.
Served on the leadership team for licensing, accreditation, emergency preparedness, and quality improvement, contributing to strategic planning and organizational compliance.
Played a key role in the planning and successful execution of a facility relocation, ensuring continuity of care and smooth operational transition.
Provided clinical nutrition care and nutrition education to residents, families, and staff, promoting best practices and patient centered care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to deliver nutrition assessment, counseling, and education for individuals with diabetes and pre/postnatal clients. Created hands-on education modules and practical learning resources to support self-management. Worked with Indigenous communities, immigrants, and individuals facing social and economic barriers to health, fostering trusting, inclusive relationships grounded in cultural safety and respect.
Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Bariatric Educator, Enteral Feeding Basic and Advanced, Solution Focused Counseling, Group Facilitation, Stephen Covey - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Eden Care Training and Associate, Food Safe 1 and 2, Suicide Prevention Training, Occupational Health and Safety, HEABC Management Seminars, Violence Prevention Education SCOPE Bariatric Education Certification
Develop, implement and evaluate various health promotion projects and manuals. Projects include Teen Collective Kitchens, school breakfast programs for and smoking cessation program.
SCOPE - Internationally Recognized Obesity Management Certification (2018)
Faciliation
Food Safe 1 and 2
Management Course from Kinsmen
Motivation Interviewing Education
Indigenous
Crisis training
CDE
CBE
Mentorship