Catherine Lalonde
Dialogue Health Technologies
Dollard-des-Ormeaux,QC
2
Languages
1
Certification
39
years of professional experience
Registered Nurse with extensive experience in emergency nursing, intensive care, palliative care, community health, public health, telehealth, occupational health, and marine nursing. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about helping others learn through mentoring, preceptorship, patient and family education, and community health education. I am committed to helping nursing students develop sound clinical judgment, professionalism, and compassionate, person-centered care.
Work History
Nurse Clinician, Telehealth
3 Years 3 Months- Conducted comprehensive virtual nursing assessments and triage.
- Provided evidence-informed patient education and clinical guidance.
- Collaborated with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals.
Registered Nurse
8 Months- Assessed patients presenting with COVID-19 symptoms.
- Performed diagnostic testing and provided patient education.
Nurse Clinician (Vaccination Clinic)
8 Months- Administered COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Educated patients regarding vaccine safety and post-vaccination care.
Nurse Clinician
6 Months- Performed COVID-19 testing.
- Provided patient education and assisted in orienting newly hired staff.
Nurse Clinician • Palliative Care Nurse Consultant • Liaison Nurse • Admissions Nurse
11 Years 11 Months- Delivered compassionate end-of-life nursing care.
- Coordinated admissions and transitions from hospitals and community agencies.
- Collaborated with physicians, CLSCs, hospitals, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Supported patients and families through symptom management, advance care planning, education, and emotional support.
Nurse Clinician, Home Care and Soins Courants
8 Months- Provided community nursing care, including assessments, wound care, chronic disease management, injections, patient education, and care coordination.
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
4 Years- Delivered emergency nursing care in a high-acuity tertiary care centre.
- Rapidly assessed and managed critically ill and injured patients.
Senior Registered Nurse - Emergency, Critical Care & Occupational Health
2 Years 11 Months- Served as Team Lead Nurse providing emergency, critical care, occupational health, and primary healthcare services.
- Managed complex medical emergencies while demonstrating leadership and independent clinical decision-making.
Lead Registered Nurse - Emergency, Critical Care & Occupational Health
1 Year 8 Months- Coordinated nursing operations aboard international cruise ships.
- Provided emergency, occupational health, and primary healthcare services.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
2 Years 8 Months- Provided comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
4 Years 5 Months- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to medical and surgical patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Diploma - Nursing
Skills
Clinical Judgment and Critical Thinking
Student Mentorship and Preceptorship
Emergency and Critical Care Nursing
Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Community and Public Health Nursing
Telehealth Nursing
Patient and Family Education
Interprofessional Collaboration
Certification
Current CPR Certification
Languages
English
French
Teaching And Mentorship
- Frequently selected to mentor newly hired nurses and serve as a clinical preceptor throughout my nursing career.
- Provided patient and family education in every nursing role I have held, helping individuals and families understand health conditions, treatments, and self-care.
- Planned and delivered health education classes for students through The Learning Tree Homeschool Co-operative.
- Supported nursing students during clinical learning experiences, including occasional replacement clinical supervision within the John Abbott College Nursing Program.
Personal Information
Title: RN, BScN
Professional Registration
- Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ), Member in Good Standing
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Prince Edward Island College of Nurses
Timeline
Nurse Clinician, Telehealth
Dialogue Health Technologies
01.2023 - 04.2026Read More
Nurse Clinician (Vaccination Clinic)
CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
06.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Registered Nurse
Slemon Park Cough and Fever Clinic
10.2020 - 06.2021Read More
Nurse Clinician
CIUSSS de l'Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal
03.2020 - 09.2020Read More
Nurse Clinician • Palliative Care Nurse Consultant • Liaison Nurse • Admissions Nurse
West Island Palliative Care Residence (now Teresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence)
04.2008 - 03.2020Read More
Nurse Clinician, Home Care and Soins Courants
CLSC Pierrefonds
03.2005 - 11.2005Read More
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital
03.1998 - 03.2002Read More
Senior Registered Nurse - Emergency, Critical Care & Occupational Health
Carnival Cruise Lines
01.1996 - 12.1998Read More
Lead Registered Nurse - Emergency, Critical Care & Occupational Health
Holland America Line
04.1994 - 12.1995Read More
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
07.1991 - 03.1994Read More
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
01.1987 - 06.1991Read More
University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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John Abbott College
Diploma from Nursing
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