LARA POLLARD
Coldstream,BC
Summary
As a registered nurse with twenty years of experience, I have fulfilled a variety of roles that have contributed to building the skills and abilities needed to create a safe and effective environment for learning. In addition to my ability to establish excellent working relationships with colleagues, I consistently demonstrate thoughtful and creative approaches to complex situations while maintaining a calm and respectful demeanor. I look forward to the opportunity to support nursing students to develop their understanding and skills while working collaboratively with the education team.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Coordinator, Medicine Unit
IHA - Vernon Jubilee Hospital
Vernon, BC
05.2021 - Current
- Supports nursing and allied health staff to provide high-quality, individualized care, including leading daily Structure Team Rounds to develop and implement clear and collaborative care plans
- Manages competing demands through problem-solving, time-management, and clear articulation of the challenges and solutions
- Investigates and provides follow-up actions and education related to patient safety events and identified learning needs
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Response Team
IHA
Vernon, BC, BC
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Communicated with clients that were affected by COVID exposures to provide accurate and sensitive information, guidance and resources
- Performed case interviews, contact tracing and collaborated in outbreak management
- Liaised with CD Specialists, MHOs, ICPs to ensure complete information and sound decisions
Registered Nurse, General Medicine
IHA - Vernon Jubilee Hospital
Vernon, BC
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Provided collaborative and high-quality nursing care to patients and their families
- Mentored new nurses, ESNs, and nursing students
- Participated in quality improvement projects
Clinical Associate, School of Nursing
UBC - Okanagan
Kelowna, BC
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Clinical instructor to first year students learning in the long term care setting
- Supported the development and achievement of learning goals
- Provided thoughtful feedback and thorough clinical evaluation
Patient Care Coordinator, Acute Medical Unit
VCH - Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, BC
12.2007 - 11.2016
- Facilitated the provision of high-quality individualized care to a diverse patient population that included clients with substance use disorders, older adults, and clients with complex mental and physical illness
- Investigated and provided follow-up actions and education related to patient safety events and identified learning needs
- Lead for a number of projects, including the CTU Re-design Project, which required collaboration with a number of key stakeholders while addressing important and competing priorities
Clinical Educator, Medical Assessment Unit
VCH - Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, BC
10.2009 - 06.2010
- Provided clinical support to RNs, LPNs, PCAs, and students, with a particular focus on supporting the large volume of new graduate RNs
- Coordinated and implemented unit-based and hospital-wide initiatives
- Developed nursing in-services and supported learning plans
Clinical Associate, School of Nursing
UBC
Vancouver, BC
05.2007 - 10.2008
- Clinical instructor for fourth year gerontology course in the acute care setting
- Assisted with delivery of theoretical content in the classroom setting
Registered Nurse, Acute Medical Unit
VCH - Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, BC
10.2004 - 12.2007
- Provided safe nursing care to a diverse population, engaging in therapeutic relationships with clients and families
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University Of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC2004
Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Exercise Science
University Of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC2002
Accomplishments
- Quality Improvement courses through the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (2023)
- San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training (2021)
- UBC CPD Addiction Care and Treatment Online Course (2020)
- Bonnie Cart Leadership Award, recognizing outstanding leadership of nurses in VCH (2014)
- Alzheimer Society of Canada Research Grant (2005-2008)
Timeline
Patient Care Coordinator, Medicine Unit
IHA - Vernon Jubilee Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Response Team
IHA
10.2020 - 05.2021
Clinical Associate, School of Nursing
UBC - Okanagan
01.2020 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse, General Medicine
IHA - Vernon Jubilee Hospital
01.2017 - 10.2020
Clinical Educator, Medical Assessment Unit
VCH - Vancouver General Hospital
10.2009 - 06.2010
Patient Care Coordinator, Acute Medical Unit
VCH - Vancouver General Hospital
12.2007 - 11.2016
Clinical Associate, School of Nursing
UBC
05.2007 - 10.2008
Registered Nurse, Acute Medical Unit
VCH - Vancouver General Hospital
10.2004 - 12.2007
Master of Science - Nursing
University Of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of British Columbia
Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Exercise Science
University Of British Columbia
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