Kelly Anderson MSN BSN
Surrey,BC
Summary
Passionate Nurse Clinician with extensive experience in pediatric epilepsy and epilepsy surgery care. Expert in clinical judgment and patient advocacy, I've spearheaded multidisciplinary teams, enhancing care coordination and patient education. Renowned for developing epilepsy surgery care policies and clinical pathways. A leader within the neuroscience nursing program at BC Children's recognized for my teamwork and collaborative approach to care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Clinician Epilepsy Surgery Program
BC Children's Hospital, PHSA
01.2006 - Current
- A highly specialized nursing role focused on providing care to patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings with medically refractory epilepsy.
- As the care coordinator of the multidisciplinary team, I have developed advanced skills in communication, teaching and patient and family counseling.
- Expert knowledge in Vagal Nerve Stimulation acts as a primary resource for physicians and surgeons.
- Acted as a subject matter expert in the development of policies and procedures for epilepsy surgery care and epilepsy monitoring unit.
- Frequent speaker for BC epilepsy society, Neurology inpatient program, and professional conferences
- Development of evidence informed patient and nursing education material
Nurse Clinician Neurology and Epilepsy Program
BC Children's Hospital, PHSA
05.2002 - Current
Registered Nurse Neuroscience Inpatient Unit
BC Children's Hospital, PHSA
12.1996 - Current
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of British Columbia
Kelowna09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC2002
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient and family advocacy
- Health Promotion
- Consultant for Leadership and Clinical Stakeholders
Accomplishments
- Member of Healthcare delegation to Guangzhou, China Children's Hospital
- Project lead in the development of "Midazolam for Acute Seizures" teaching video
- Wilbur C, Sanguansermsri C, Chable H, Anghelina M, Peinhof S, Anderson K, Steinbok P, Singhal A, Datta A, Connolly MB. Manifestations of Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: The Experience of a Provincial Clinic. Can J Neurol Sci. 2017
- Member of Nursing Education working group for the International League Against Epilepsy
- Guest Lecturer UBC School of Nursing Pediatric Program
Affiliations
- CLAE, CENG, CANN, ILAE
Timeline
Nurse Clinician Epilepsy Surgery Program
BC Children's Hospital, PHSA
01.2006 - Current
Nurse Clinician Neurology and Epilepsy Program
BC Children's Hospital, PHSA
05.2002 - Current
Registered Nurse Neuroscience Inpatient Unit
BC Children's Hospital, PHSA
12.1996 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of British Columbia
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