Mia Dech
East St Paul,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Perinatal Nurse III with extensive experience at St. Boniface General Hospital, excelling in high-risk obstetrical care and patient education. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and critical thinking, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and family-centered care. Committed to mentoring staff and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and cultural competence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Perinatal Nurse III - Fetal Assessment Unit / Women's Health Relief Team
St. Boniface General Hospital
01.2005 - Current
- Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the health care needs of all high-risk or at-risk obstetrical patients.
- Provides teaching and instruction to physicians to certify them to perform bedside obstetrical scans.
- Duties also include providing support to the Labor Delivery team as needed.
OB/GYN Pre-Natal Registered Nurse
Dr. Alaa Awadalla
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Primary duties include meeting with obstetrical and gynecological patients in the antepartum and postpartum period.
- Providing ongoing education to patients and families, answering patients' questions and or concerns, measurement of fundal heights, blood pressure, pelvic exams, & auscultating fetal heart rates.
Disability and Rehabilitation Office Assistant
Healthcare Employee Benefit Plans of Manitoba (HEBB)
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Supported member enquiries regarding initiating claims for Disability and Rehabilitation benefits, assisting members throughout the application process.
- Assembled all necessary claim forms prior to claims going forward to the adjudication team.
- Guided members through the intake/assessment process related to disability claims.
Illness and Injury Benefit Clerk
Province of British Columbia
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Duties included assisting Provincial employees in the application process for Long Term Disability, answering questions and ensuring all necessary paperwork was submitted.
- Duties also included calculating wages for employees while on Return-to-Work Trials from Long Term Disability with the Employer.
Education
LEADS-Based Change Leadership - Online course
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Online course06-2025
Leading with Authenticity - Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Alberta, Canada01.2024
Step 2 Breastfeeding Essentials Course -
St. Boniface Hospital - Obs/Gyne Program
01.2024
Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Safety Program -
01.2021
Bachelor of Nursing - Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Alberta, Canada01.2020
Obstetrical & Gynecology Sonography Program - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Burwin Institute
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada01.2017
Diploma Nursing Accelerated Program - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Red River College
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada01.2005
Skills
- Teamwork
- Positive attitude
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Quick learner
- Self-motivation
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Mentoring of staff
- Maintain and uphold PHIA Confidentiality
- Excellent Communication skills
- Strong Interpersonal skills
- Commitment to education
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Cultural competence
- Family-centered care
- Prenatal education
- Obstetric nursing
Hobbies and Interests
- Physical fitness - weight training
- Cooking
- Vegetable gardening
- Reading
References
Available upon request
Timeline
OB/GYN Pre-Natal Registered Nurse
Dr. Alaa Awadalla
01.2009 - 01.2015
Perinatal Nurse III - Fetal Assessment Unit / Women's Health Relief Team
St. Boniface General Hospital
01.2005 - Current
Disability and Rehabilitation Office Assistant
Healthcare Employee Benefit Plans of Manitoba (HEBB)
01.2002 - 01.2005
Illness and Injury Benefit Clerk
Province of British Columbia
01.1999 - 01.2001
LEADS-Based Change Leadership - Online course
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Leading with Authenticity - Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
Athabasca University
Step 2 Breastfeeding Essentials Course -
St. Boniface Hospital - Obs/Gyne Program
Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Safety Program -
Bachelor of Nursing - Athabasca, Alberta, Canada
Athabasca University
Obstetrical & Gynecology Sonography Program - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Burwin Institute
Diploma Nursing Accelerated Program - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Red River College
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