Karyn Bernard
Summary
Highly regarded Registered Nurse offering more than 14 years of expertise in public health and 30 years as a Registered Nurse. Team player successful at working professionally and relationally both in community with clients and families and collaboratively with other health disciplines. Background working and leading healthcare organizations involved in partnering to build community capacity through health promotion and prevention programming.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Registered Nurse
Island Health
09.2014 - Current
- Full scope public health services
- Immunization rates for region above the provincial target
- Certified Practice Licenses - Contraceptive Management and Sexual Health.
- Fluent in working relationally with clients using modality of Mother's Story
- Lead Public Health Nurse -Covid response for region.
- School Health Lead
- Youth Clinic Lead
- Educated orientated and supported new public health nurses in becoming proficient in practice.
- Actively involved in West Coast Coalition working group.
- Strong advocate for health services for region.
Community Health Nurse
Nuu Chah Nulth Tribal Council
07.2009 - 09.2014
- Lead Community Health Nurse for Ahousaht Nation
- Provided full scope public health services
- Communicable Disease Lead for Nuu Chah Nulth Nursing Program
- Collaborated with other health-focused organizations and agencies to promote community health
- Achieved immunization coverage rates above provincial target
- Managed and provided an enhanced Maternal Child Health Program
- Proficient and competent working through a cultural lens to provide culturally sensitive care to clients, families and community.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC07.2013
Nursing - Registered Nurse - Perinatal Nursing
BCIT
Burnaby, BC06.1996
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Camosun College
Victoria, BC08.1993
Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management and prioritization skills
Proficient and working independently or in a team environment
Excellent knowledge of First Nations culture, values, history and communities
Self directed and disciplined
Proven record of reliability and responsibility
Possesses special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs of clients in varied situations
27years working with First Nations peoples, families and communities
Computer literacy-Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Panorama
Languages
English
Hobbies
In my off work hours I enjoy hiking, canoeing, camping, fishing and cooking.
Timeline
Public Health Registered Nurse
Island Health
09.2014 - Current
Community Health Nurse
Nuu Chah Nulth Tribal Council
07.2009 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Victoria
Nursing - Registered Nurse - Perinatal Nursing
BCIT
Registered Nurse - Nursing
Camosun College
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