Scott Gammond, RN, CIC
201-120 Cherryhill Pl., London,ON
Summary
Trusted Public Health Nurse from Southwestern Public Health, adept in outbreak management and infection prevention, diligently reducing disease transmission. Expertise in immunization and certified in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC). Demonstrates exceptional communication skills through educational outreach, participating in quality improvement meetings, and fostering maternal and child health.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Southwestern Public Health
04.2021 - Current
- Supported outbreak management by providing infection control interventions and control measures to congregate settings.
- Investigated individuals with diseases of public health significance to implement infection control interventions, provide health teaching and collect information for surveillance purposes.
- Created infection control posters, articles for newsletters, educational slideshows and facilitated IPAC communities of practice.
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations, maintaining and inspecting vaccine cold chains, and providing education on infection prevention.
- Promoted maternal and child health by offering prenatal care, postpartum assessments, breastfeeding support, and well-child visits for families in need.
- Visited homes, assessing patient and family needs.
English Language Instructor
Multiple Employers
03.2010 - 11.2020
- Provided support to students in understanding and improving sound and symbol relationships, spelling, punctuation, style and pronunciation with self-guided exercises.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in language instruction.
- Improved student reading comprehension by implementing diverse teaching strategies tailored to individual needs.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring for struggling students, leading to significant improvements in their language abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western University
London, ON06-2021
Bachelor of Education - Adult Education
Brock University
St. Catharines, ON06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON05-2009
Skills
- Completed IPAC Canada endorsed Centennial College courses in Infection Prevention and Control, and Controlling Infections in Non-acute Settings
- Completed Education Program for Immunization Competencies from Canadian Pediatric Society
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - College of Nurses Ontario
- Board Certified in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) - Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Southwestern Public Health
04.2021 - Current
English Language Instructor
Multiple Employers
03.2010 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western University
Bachelor of Education - Adult Education
Brock University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Lakehead University
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