Jennifer Mackey

Dedicated healthcare professional with 6+ years of nursing experience in emergency, ICU, PACU, and occupational health, now in the second year of medical school at Memorial University. Completed a Master’s in Health Ethics in 2021. Skilled in patient assessment, care coordination, and empathetic communication, with a strong commitment to ethical and compassionate care.

• Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (Adult) Certification- International Association of Forensic Nurses
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• WorkplaceNL Occupational Health & Safety Committee Certification
• Personal Health and Information Act (PHIA)
• Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE)
• EduCATIE's Preventing the Sexual Transmission of HIV

• Memorial University's Faculty of Medicine Noah Curtis Godwin Lloyd Student Award (2020-2021)
• Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador Full-Time Non-Nursing Master's Scholarship (2019)
• Eastern Health's Beginning Practitioner of the Year (2018-2019)
• Team Broken Earth's Carolyn Churchill Scholarship (2018)
• Eastern Health's Quality Healthcare Scholarship (2017)
• Registered Nurses Union of Newfoundland and Labrador Non-Nursing Master's Scholarship (2017)
• St. Clare's Mercy Hospital Values and Ethics Award (2017 & 2018)
• Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador Leadership in Nursing Award (2017)
• Barbara Fowlow Memorial Scholarship for exceptional volunteer work within social sciences (2017)
• Association of Registered Nurses of NL 3rd-year BN Scholarship (2016)
• Registered Nurses Union of NL Undergraduate BN Scholarship (2015 & 2016)

Current Extracurricular Activities

• NLMA Student Representative
  Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association (September 2024 – Present) Represent medical students on the NLMA Board of Directors, provide input on relevant issues, and summarize communications for classmates.
• MUN Medical Society
  Member (September 2024 – Present) Participate in organizing events and initiatives that support medical students.
• Gathering Rounds Facilitator
  (2023 – Present) Facilitate reflective discussions to promote mental health and well-being among medical students.
• Clinical Skills Representative, Class of 2027
  Memorial University of Newfoundland (2023 – Present) Represent students in clinical skills curriculum discussions, facilitating communication between faculty and classmates.
• Musical Theater Performer
  (2009 – Present) Actively involved in performing arts, participating in productions such as 'Our Divas Do Christmas,' 'We Will Rock You,' and '9 to 5.'

Past Extracurricular Activities

• President, Nursing Class of 2017
  (2013 – 2017) Led class events and represented students in academic and administrative matters.
• Coordinator, Shinerama 2017
  (2016 – 2017) Organized and led fundraising activities for cystic fibrosis research.
• Coordinator, 18th Annual MUN Nursing Charity Ball
  (2016) Coordinated the charity ball to raise funds for non-for-profit causes.
• Student Mentor
  (2015 – 2017) Mentored junior nursing students, offering guidance on academic and professional matters.
• Student Representative, Association of Registered Nurses of NL
  (2015 – 2016) Represented nursing students in the association, participating in decision-making processes.
• Committed Member, 17th Annual MUN Nursing Charity Ball
  (2015) Assisted in planning and promoting the charity event.
• Promotions Representative, MUN School of Nursing
  (2014) Promoted nursing events and activities to increase student involvement.
• Student Society Member, MUN School of Nursing
  (2013 – 2017) Participated in activities and initiatives to enhance the nursing student experience.
  

Current Volunteer Work

• Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Atlantic Region
  (2011 – Present) Initially served as "Hope the Garden Fairy" (2011-2021). Currently participate in year-round events supporting breast cancer research.
• Newfoundland and Labrador Rose of Tralee Centre
  (2015 – Present) Participate in community events promoting Irish heritage.
  Represented Newfoundland and Labrador at the Rose of Tralee International Festival (2022).
• Team Broken Earth
  (September 2018 – Present) Participated in a medical mission to Haiti (2018).
  Engage in year-round events to raise funds for future missions.

Past Volunteer Work

• International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) Research Committee Member
  (January 2022 – January 2024) Evaluated research proposals, supported research dissemination, and promoted evidence-based practice in forensic nursing.
• IAFN Social Justice Committee Member
  (April 2022 – January 2024) Advocated for social justice and provided trauma-informed care to individuals, families, and communities.
• Nursing Representative, St. Clare's Hospital Occupational Health and Safety Committee
  (November 2019 – April 2022) Attended bi-monthly OHS meetings, representing nursing staff.
• Chief Shop Steward, Registered Nurses Union of NL, Branch 5, St. Clare's Site
  (November 2019 – April 2022) Attended bi-monthly meetings, supported shop stewards, and assisted in resolving union-related conflicts.
• Shop Steward, Registered Nurses Union of NL
  (November 2018 – November 2019) Attended bi-monthly meetings and resolved conflicts between union members and employer.
• City of Mount Pearl Volunteer
  (2013 – 2016) Assisted in planning and executing community events, including Mount Pearl City Days and Frosty Festival.