JANELLE LOPEZ
Maple,ON
Summary
Experienced nurse with a leadership background, holding a Master of Nursing degree with a robust foundation in primary care, chronic disease management, patient and nursing education, and change management. Demonstrated expertise in implementing education programs, introducing new initiatives, and integrating medical equipment. Committed to enhancing healthcare professional competency and confidence by leveraging innovative tools to optimize care delivery.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Nurse Educator
University Health Network (UHN)
Toronto
12.2021 - Current
- Onboarded 40+ newly hired staff including nurses and Hemodialysis Assistants into the Nephrology Hemodialysis Program, providing comprehensive education and clinical support at the unit level
- Manage the education needs for 5 distinct Hemodialysis Programs across UHN encompassing both acute and chronic patient programs
- Provide education of program policies and procedures to ensure alignment and integration of practice standards across all programs
- Utilize best practices in education to assess learning needs, design, develop deliver and evaluate educational programs
- Actively participate in organizational and corporate orientation workshops
- Collaborate with stakeholders including unit leadership, senior leadership teams and Nurse educator network to plan and develop and deliver of quality nursing education for roll out of new medical devices and programs
- Evaluate nursing staff performance, develop educational materials and facilitate professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge for improved care delivery
- Led the unit implementation of the new Electronic Patient Record (EPR), EPIC, in June 2022
- Engaged in ongoing change management efforts and provide frontline staff support
- Advocate for and actively participate in continuous system and workflow optimizations
- Contribute to the creation of Medical Directive creation and revision of policies in accordance with evidence-based research and best-practice recommendations
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Clinical Nurse Specialist
University Health Network
Toronto
07.2018 - Current
- Offer specialized knowledge and expertise in Lupus to facilitate and manage clinical activities, case management and coordination of care
- Educate patients regarding disease management, symptom management and medications
- Participate in cooperate initiates and sub-groups including nursing leadership committees, quality improvement and hospital accreditation
- Collaborate with interprofessional team to coordinate plan of care, draft clinic protocols.
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Trillium Health Partners
Mississauga
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided education, counselling and develop nursing care plans for adult and elderly populations living with diabetes and complex medical needs
- Advised patients on the use of technology to support self-management including glucometers, sensors, uploads and ambulatory glucose profile reports
- Used teaching methods, principles of adult education and empowerment modalities to support behaviour change
- Prepared written communications and reports to family physicians and Endocrinologists regarding any changes, concerns and suggestions around diabetes treatment
- Collaborated with Endocrinologist to develop appropriate treatment plans
- Used medical directives and clinical judgement to provide medication recommendations, modify doses of diabetes medications to optimize control and for safety considerations
- Participate in ongoing monthly program planning and evaluation.
Diabetes Outreach Educator
St. Michael’s Hospital
Toronto
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided diabetes consultation, education and care to individuals admitted to hospital, within the MultiCare Kidney Clinic and on-site Hemodialysis program
- Assessed patients referred for complex diabetes cases, supported interprofessional team to devise and manage individualized plans of care related to diabetes
- Educated patients and families on pathophysiology, treatments, drug profiles, safety considerations and follow up instructions
- Co-ordinated follow up care with outpatient diabetes clinic and external community programs
- Remained up to date on clinical protocols, procedures and developments within diabetes to serve as resource to staff
- Participated in nursing orientation providing education on corporate policies and protocols
- Collaborated with interprofessional leadership Diabetes Inpatient Management/ Insulin Oversight committee regarding policy and protocol roll out and follow up evaluations.
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Humber River Hospital
Toronto
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Delivered diabetes education in individual and group sessions using adult education principles
- Provided self-management education to adults with Type 1, Type 2 Diabetes and Gestational Diabetes
- Communicated clinical notes and recommendations to Endocrinologist and Family Physicians
- Delivered self-management support education and support to patients during acute hospital admission and within in-center hemodialysis department
- Consulted and collaborate with health care team to provide clinical recommendations and engage in shared decision making to ensure timely, comprehensive care and in-patient discharge planning
- Triaged incoming inpatient and outpatient referrals from physicians based on clinical needs
- Trained and mentored new staff and students in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Created education material for Diabetes Education Program to resonate with target audience
- Participated in quality improvement, program planning, and the development of standards and policies to support program.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Student - Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes (LSCD)
Mount Sinai Health System
Toronto
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Conducted needs assessment, research and designed a draft of an e-learning diabetes education tool for inpatient nurses using Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services framework
- Reviewed evidence-based literature, collaborated with stakeholders, identified nursing knowledge and practice gaps to create content for e-learning tool draft
- Provided education and support during LSCD professional education programs for health care providers including R.N.’s, Pharmacists and Dieticians
- Conducted group education sessions for the Gestational Diabetes Program.
Primary Care Nurse, Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator
Two Rivers Family Health Team
Cambridge
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Collaborated with physicians and interprofessional team to enhance primary care for patients across the lifespan through case management and coordination of patient services/resources
- Triaged incoming patient calls, provided medical advice, planned, organized and coordinated appointments with appropriate health care professional
- Conducted comprehensive health assessments and provide health education for prenatal, well-baby checks and diabetes visits
- Use a holistic perspective to counsel patients with diabetes and their families in order to promote confidence in self-management by using principles of adult education.
Clinic Nurse, Cystic Fibrosis Program
Unity Health, St. Michael’s Hospital
Toronto
05.2014 - 10.2015
- Coordinated and managed a variety of cystic fibrosis clinics
- Worked within an interprofessional team environment to provide client centered care
- Cared, maintained and troubleshoot vascular access devices
- Conducted health assessments, plans and implemented care during routine follow up visit
- Organized home care services and telemedicine appointments
- Triaged patient calls, coordinated clinic visit and facilitated hospital admission with staff Respirologist to ensure timely and seamless access to care
- Participated in Quality improvement imitative to enhance patient care and clinic flow.
Clinical Device Educator
Smith’s Medical
Markham
07.2014 - 05.2015
Registered Nurse, Respiratory Medicine & Specialized Complex Care
St. Michael’s Hospital
Toronto
11.2012 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse, Department of Palliative Care, Gastroenterology & General Surgery
St. Michael’s Hospital
Toronto
07.2012 - 05.2013
Education
Master of Nursing – Leadership in Healthcare Policy and Education -
Toronto Metropolitan University, formally known as Ryerson University, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing
04.2019
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) -
York University & Seneca College
04.2012
Skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Excellent decision-making and problem solving-skills
- Sound knowledge base in areas of specialty and the education process
- Strong written, verbal communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Research Involvement
- 05/2015, 10/2016, Co-coordinator, Circle of Care Project: Improving Education and Knowledge for Adults with Cystic Fibrosis, Toronto Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre, St. Michael’s Hospital
- 11/2013, 03/2014, Team Lead, Quality Improvement & Best Practice Guideline: Transfer Accountability, St. Michael’s Hospital
Personal Information
Title: RN, MN, CDE
Volunteer Experience
- 08/2016, 2017, Nursing Preceptor, IMAGINE Clinic – Central Toronto Community Health Centre
- 03/2019, Present, Diabetes Canada Standards Recognition Program - Reviewer, Diabetes Canada
- 02/2020, Ryerson University Diabetes Canada – Guest Speaker and Panel Member, Ryerson University Diabetes Canada
Certification
- Certified Diabetes Educator (C.D.E.) The Canadian Diabetes Educator Board
Timeline
Advanced Practice Nurse Educator
University Health Network (UHN)
12.2021 - Current
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Trillium Health Partners
04.2019 - 02.2020
Diabetes Outreach Educator
St. Michael’s Hospital
04.2019 - 02.2020
Clinical Nurse Specialist Student - Leadership Sinai Centre for Diabetes (LSCD)
Mount Sinai Health System
01.2019 - 04.2019
Diabetes Nurse Educator
Humber River Hospital
07.2018 - 06.2019
Clinical Nurse Specialist
University Health Network
07.2018 - Current
Primary Care Nurse, Certified Diabetes Nurse Educator
Two Rivers Family Health Team
10.2015 - 06.2018
Clinical Device Educator
Smith’s Medical
07.2014 - 05.2015
Clinic Nurse, Cystic Fibrosis Program
Unity Health, St. Michael’s Hospital
05.2014 - 10.2015
Registered Nurse, Respiratory Medicine & Specialized Complex Care
St. Michael’s Hospital
11.2012 - 05.2014
Registered Nurse, Department of Palliative Care, Gastroenterology & General Surgery
St. Michael’s Hospital
07.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Nursing – Leadership in Healthcare Policy and Education -
Toronto Metropolitan University, formally known as Ryerson University, Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) -
York University & Seneca College
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