Hi, I’m
M Colleen LeBlanc
Terrace,BC
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with advanced formal training in nurse education. Well versed in education program, curricula and lesson plan development.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Focused on producing positive student outcome results when simultaneously providing high-quality care to patients.
Experienced nursing professional with proven teaching expertise and devotion to building up new nurses with skills necessary to excel in today's healthcare settings.
Overview
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Northern Health
Clinical Nurse Educator
03.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives.
- Created Clinical Practice standard related to Home Support care delivery.
- Created courses for eLearning for Home Support, Home Care Nursing.
- Presented to BSN students and Health Care Aid students before their clinical placements in Community Home Health.
- Collaborated with instructors to assist with student placements in the community.
Northern Health Authority
Clinical Leader and Educator
04.2007 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Assisted in supervision, orientation, training, mentoring, coaching and direction of clinical staff.
- Served as a clinical resource to staff, patients and families.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care.
- Developed and maintained collaborative relationships with healthcare providers.
- Provided clinical oversight and support to health care teams.
- Facilitated and attended interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient care.
- Assisted in development and implementation of new clinical programs.
- Monitored clinical staff performance and provided feedback.
- Created educational materials for staff and patients.
- Completed and supported all of the Delegation of Task education with all appropriate staff.
- Educator for Terrace and Kitimat Home Support programs and staff.
Northern Health Authority
Home Care Registered Nurse
05.2004 - 09.2005
Job overview
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Provided palliative care.
- Advanced Wound Care
Northwest Community College
Clinical Nursing Instructor LPN Program
01.2005 - 06.2005
Job overview
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Created Learning Plans for lectures and labs.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies to set up for success.
- Created, administered and graded quizzes and examinations to evaluate and record student comprehension levels.
- Administered clinical skills lab testing.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
North Okanagan Health Region
Case Manager
05.1999 - 06.2003
Job overview
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Mentored Staff to learn Case management role.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Developed and implemented safety plans for clients at risk of harm to provide protection.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
North Okanagan Health Region
Home Care Nurse, Home Support Supervisor
04.1999 - 04.2003
Job overview
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Certified expert in Wound VAC therapy (Vacuum Assisted Closure)
Vernon Jubilee Hospital
Staff Registered Nurse
05.1999 - 02.2001
Job overview
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Ministry Of Health
Home Care Registered Nurse
05.1995 - 03.1998
Job overview
- Provided Nursing Care in the Home care setting
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Palliative Care
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans for optimal outcomes.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Namgis Health Centre
Home Care Registered Nurse
05.1995 - 03.1998
Job overview
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Educated and supervised patients and family members regarding prevention strategies, self-care techniques and nursing care needs.
- Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene and ambulation.
- Coordinated and collaborated with various multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care and promote patient safety and health.
- Updated and developed care plans to establish goals based on patient's nursing diagnosis.
- Assisted with "Well Babies" immunization program
- Assisted with Flu clinic
- Developed and organized a Health Heart Clinic.
- Provided school immunizations, TB testing
Alert Bay Hospital
Staff Nurse
09.1995 - 02.1998
Job overview
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assisted with delivery of newborns, providing care and support for successful transition to motherhood.
Dawson Creek And District Hospital
Staff Nurse
09.1991 - 03.1995
Job overview
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
Course Within Northern HealthPrince George, BC
Diploma from Nursing Education
University Overview
- Completed Coursework: Educator Pathway Level One (preceptorship) 2007
- Completed Coursework: Educator Pathway Level Two, 2018
St. Clare's School of NursingSt. John's, NL
Diploma from Nursing
08.1991
University Overview
- Member of (BCCNM) British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives 1991
- Professional Development Studies: (GPA) Gentle Persuasive Approaches for Dementia Care, 2011
- Professional Development Studies: Gerontology Certification CNA, 2021
- Professional Development Studies: (BLS) Basic Life Support, Instructor for Heart and Stroke, 2021
- Professional Development Case Management Course, 1996
- Created the Medication Support Education for Unregulated care providers for the LearningHub
- Created Assignment of Task and Delegation of Task forms
- Created Client Medication Records for the Unregulated Care provider
- Project: Assisted with the Clinical Practice Standard for Medication Support in the Community for Unregulated Care Providers.
- Project: Hazardous Drugs in the Community Guideline for Unregulated Care providers and assisted with the Clinical Practice Standard
- Professional Development Studies: Post-Anesthetic Recovery Room course, 1993
- Member of (CVAA) Canadian Vascular Access Association, 2023
- N95 Fit Tester 2021
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Planning and Coordination
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- MS Office
- Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Cultural Awareness
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- PPE Compliance
- Teambuilding
- Problem-Solving
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Self-Motivated
- Organization and Time Management
References
Brenda Miller
Northern Health
Long Term Care Educator
Prince George. BC
778 349 3997
Sheila Davoren
Northern Health
Clinical Nurse Educator
Dawson Creek, BC
250 719 8709
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Northern Health
03.2018 - Current
Clinical Leader and Educator
Northern Health Authority
04.2007 - 05.2018
Clinical Nursing Instructor LPN Program
Northwest Community College
01.2005 - 06.2005
Home Care Registered Nurse
Northern Health Authority
05.2004 - 09.2005
Case Manager
North Okanagan Health Region
05.1999 - 06.2003
Staff Registered Nurse
Vernon Jubilee Hospital
05.1999 - 02.2001
Home Care Nurse, Home Support Supervisor
North Okanagan Health Region
04.1999 - 04.2003
Staff Nurse
Alert Bay Hospital
09.1995 - 02.1998
Home Care Registered Nurse
Ministry Of Health
05.1995 - 03.1998
Home Care Registered Nurse
Namgis Health Centre
05.1995 - 03.1998
Staff Nurse
Dawson Creek And District Hospital
09.1991 - 03.1995
Course Within Northern Health
Diploma from Nursing Education
St. Clare's School of Nursing
Diploma from Nursing