Gianna Basso
Maple Ridge,BC
Summary
Compassionate Clinic Nurse with background in fast-paced healthcare environments. Possess strong skills in patient education, chronic disease management, and health promotion. Known for implementing effective nursing care strategies that optimize patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with medical teams to enhance overall patient care quality.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Nurse
Provincial Health Services
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
06.2019 - Current
- Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, clients, and community
- Provided nursing care to individuals with concurrent psychiatric and substance use disorders, homelessness, and physical health needs
- Precepting and orienting new nurses
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
- Performed health education activities with patients to promote understanding of medical condition and self-care skills.
Immunization Nurse
Island Health
Victoria, BC
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided immunizations to patients in accordance with established protocols and standards.
- Monitored patient reactions to vaccinations, reported any adverse reactions to physicians and documented findings.
- Educated patients on the importance of receiving vaccinations as well as potential side effects.
Produce Supervisor
Thrifty Foods
Port Moody, BC
01.2008 - 05.2019
- Responsible to ensure a superior customer service experience by coaching, and developing friendly, well-trained staff
- Supervised the department and staff and acted as the go to person in the absence of the Department Manager and Assistant.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated staff performance to optimize productivity.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Northern British Columbia
Prince GeorgeGraduate Certificate - Leadership- Healthcare Specialization
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC07-2024
Cert - Healthcare Leadership Advance Certificate
BCIT
09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Douglas College
06.2019
Associate of Arts - Global Stewardship
Capilano University
06.2012
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Nursing Care Coordination
- Care Coordination
- Staff Education
- Patient Care
- Health Education
- Calm and Composed
- Chronic Disease Management
- Substance use treatment
Affiliations
- British Columbia College of Nurse and Nurse Practitioner (BCCNP), 2016-Present
- British Columbia Nurses Union, 2021-Present
- Canadian Nurses Protective Society, 2018-Current
Presentations and Lectures
Our Cowichan Health Network- Dissemination of Knowledge- Systems Transformation 2023
Workshop, "Poverty and Homelessness- HIV/Aids in the Downtown East side," UN- Millennium Developmental Goals, 2012
Community Service
- Our Place Society, Volunteer Clinic Nurse, Victoria, BC, Jan 2020- Current
- The Door is Open- Soup Kitchen, Volunteer Kitchen Staff, Vancouver BC, Sep 2006- June 2012
Training
- Leader Essentials- Strategic Leadership PHSA, Victoria, BC
- Leadership and Conflict- NNPBC Webinar Series
- Addiction Care and Treatment Online Course- BCMHSUS
- Canadian Nursing Student Association National Conference- BCNU
Certification
- OFA Level 2
- CPR-C
- LEADS Trained
Accomplishments
Honorary Medal of Gratitude- Frontline Hero PHSA 2020
• Awarded for outstanding work and leadership during the pandemic.
Douglas College Student Nurse Leadership Award 2019
British Columbia College of Nurse & Nurse Practitioner 2019
• Achieving Excellence in Nursing Leadership throughout the Nursing Program
David Currie and Valerie Luciak Memorial Award 2017
• honours the dedication that nursing professionals give to their patients daily and encourages its continuation through the support of nursing education in British Columbia. Recipients must demonstrate clinical excellence, professional competence, empathy, and compassion in patient care.
BCNU Student Nurse Award 2016 & 2017
Ayako Eileen Suarez Memorial Award 2016
Other
- Policy/Research Development
- Travelling
- Running
- Photography
- Cooking
- Mental health/Recreation therapy
Research
Policy Impacts and Health Equity: Understanding Structural Determinants for Older Adults Living with HIV
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Immunization Nurse
Island Health
01.2021 - 01.2023
Charge Nurse
Provincial Health Services
06.2019 - Current
Produce Supervisor
Thrifty Foods
01.2008 - 05.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Northern British Columbia
Graduate Certificate - Leadership- Healthcare Specialization
Royal Roads University
Cert - Healthcare Leadership Advance Certificate
BCIT
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Douglas College
Associate of Arts - Global Stewardship
Capilano University
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