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Jean Nkanza

Nepean,ON

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Vaccine Safety Officer

Public Health Agency of Canada
03.2003 - 10.2024
  • Surveillance of Adverse events following immunization

Extracted data from the Canadian Adverse Events following immunization database.

  • Coded and reviewed new reports entered in the database.
  • Review coding terminology based on the MEdDRA terminology.
  • Performed signal detection based on serious or unusual adverse events.
  • Ensured quality assurance of data following national and international guidance.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
  • Produced various reports on specific adverse events of interest.

Mental Health Assistant

Le Bivouac Center
07.1985 - 01.1993
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Participated in staff training programs to expand knowledge of best practices in the field of mental health support.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate support and care in one-on-one and group settings.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, ensuring timely response and appropriate action during emergency situations.
  • Enhanced the therapeutic milieu through active participation in group therapy sessions as a co-facilitator or observer.
  • Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications, and managed patient behavior.
  • Organized recreational activities to assist in patient recovery.
  • Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to supervising physician.
  • Assisted with medication administration and counting and pouring medications.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for patients in collaboration with mental health professionals.
  • Administered patient medications and tracked dosages.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
  • Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.

Education

Master of Science - Social And Preventive Medicine - Community Health

Universite Laval
Québec, QC
01-2000

Languages

French
Full Professional
English
Professional Working

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Volunteer Travel
  • Dancing
  • Volunteering
  • Playing Sports
  • Reading
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Music
  • Cooking
  • Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
  • Photography
  • Genealogy

Timeline

Vaccine Safety Officer

Public Health Agency of Canada
03.2003 - 10.2024

Mental Health Assistant

Le Bivouac Center
07.1985 - 01.1993

Master of Science - Social And Preventive Medicine - Community Health

Universite Laval
Jean Nkanza