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Jennifer Ardiel

Brandon,MB

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in advanced practice nursing, primary care, and teaching. Recognized for delivering meaningful and informative lectures and education sessions while maintaining an environment conducive to learning. Excels at communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring comprehensive care and improved outcomes for patients and students. Knowledgeable and self-directed with superior problem-solving and leadership skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sessional Instructor and Clinical Advisor

Brandon University, Faculty of Health Studies
Brandon, MB
01.2020 - Current
  • Develop lectures to instruct students on the principles of nursing.
  • Conduct lectures and group activities to enhance learning experiences.
  • Supervise and mentor students during clinical placements.
  • Provide individualized instruction to students to improve their academic performance.
  • Assess student progress through assignments and examinations to evaluate understanding of course material.
  • Employ a variety of teaching styles to respond to the needs of diverse learners.

Nurse Practitioner

Department of National Defence
Shilo, MB
06.2015 - Current
  • Provide primary medical care to serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
  • Assess patient health conditions and develop individualized care plans.
  • Provide comprehensive physical examinations, including ordering appropriate diagnostic tests.
  • Initiate referrals to other healthcare specialists as necessary.
  • Prescribe medications based on patient needs and current clinical practice guidelines.
  • Perform minor surgical procedures.
  • Manage acute illnesses and chronic, complex health conditions.
  • Monitor patient progress, and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
  • Advocate for patients to ensure their needs and preferences are addressed.
  • Provide patient education on disease prevention, health maintenance, and treatment plans.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with members of a multidisciplinary team to provide integrated services.
  • Administer immunizations according to established guidelines.
  • Participate in quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Chair of the Patient Safety Committee.
  • Engage in continuous professional development to maintain certification, and expertise.

Nurse Practitioner

Prairie Mountain Health
Brandon, Canada
01.2012 - 06.2015
  • Provided primary medical care to residents in a long-term care facility.
  • Assessed patient health conditions and developed individualized care plans.
  • Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various health conditions.
  • Provided guidance during end-of-life decisions for terminally ill patients and their families.
  • Participated in quality improvement projects to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated with members of a multidisciplinary team to establish, enact, and evaluate patient care plans.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations.
  • Developed and delivered continuing education opportunities for nurses to maintain professional competency standards.

Registered Nurse

Brandon Regional Health Centre
Brandon, Canada
09.2011 - 01.2012
  • Provided end-of-life nursing care, such as comfort measures, pain management, and symptom control.
  • Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on their condition and preferences.
  • Educated patients and families about palliative care options, treatments, medications, and prognosis.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care across in-patient and community settings.
  • Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans that met the needs of the patient while respecting their wishes.

Registered Nurse

Riverview Health Centre
Winnipeg, MB
05.2005 - 08.2011
  • Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education sessions.
  • Participated in quality improvement, nursing practices, and policy committees.

Education

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
10-2011

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
02.2005

Skills

  • Academic instruction
  • Academic advisement
  • Education assessments
  • Learning skills development
  • Class instruction
  • Adult learning
  • Progress evaluations
  • Public speaking
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Detailed instruction
  • Classroom management techniques
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Testing and grading
  • Lesson planning
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Student rapport
  • Student engagement
  • Critical thinking development
  • Quizzes, tests, and exams
  • Student evaluation
  • Curriculum delivery
  • Diverse student populations
  • Informative lectures
  • Student counseling
  • Assignment grading
  • Instructional techniques

Awards

  • Foundation for Registered Nurses of Manitoba Graduate Award, 2010
  • University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship, 2010
  • Kathleen and Winnifred Ruane Nurse Practitioner Scholarship, 2010
  • The Honorable Israsel Nitikman Award, 2010
  • Robert B. Brennan Riverview Health Centre Foundation Award, 2009

Community

  • Board member and governance committee member of the Sexuality Resource Education Centre of Manitoba.
  • Member of several advisory committees on sexual health, cancer screening, and obesity healthcare.
  • Past board member of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Manitoba, Samaritan House and Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium.

Other

  • Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba and the Nurse Practitioner Association of Manitoba.
  • Current Basic Life Support certification.
  • Nursing Practice, Nursing Quality Improvement, and Policy and Procedure Committees.
  • Preceptor for student nurse practitioners, registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses and licensed practical nurses.

Timeline

Sessional Instructor and Clinical Advisor

Brandon University, Faculty of Health Studies
01.2020 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Department of National Defence
06.2015 - Current

Nurse Practitioner

Prairie Mountain Health
01.2012 - 06.2015

Registered Nurse

Brandon Regional Health Centre
09.2011 - 01.2012

Registered Nurse

Riverview Health Centre
05.2005 - 08.2011

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner

University of Manitoba

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Manitoba
Jennifer Ardiel