Sophie Walker
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
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Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Researcher
Red River College Polytechnic
04.2024 - 04.2025
As the student lead for the "Climate Resilient Nursing: Building Student Capacity in Healthcare Settings" project, I helped to develop and implement a climate-focused initiative funded by the Wawanesa Climate Champions: Youth Innovation Grant. With the $30,000 grant, I collaborated with Red River College Polytechnic a Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery partner to educate future nurses on sustainable healthcare practices and promote sustainability and climate education in the nursing curriculum. The project included an educational workshop titled "Climate-Resilient Nursing" and the development of the "Planetary Health Library Guide" to increase nursing students' ability to take climate action in healthcare settings. Participants completed the SANS_2 survey before and after the workshop to gather quantitative data to assess the impacts. Focus group discussions were held to gather qualitative data on the knowledge gained, changes in attitudes, and how sustainability concepts could be applied in their future professional roles.
Server
Red River College Polytechnic
08.2019 - 07.2024
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service by greeting and seating guests promptly, taking accurate food and drink orders, and providing recommendations based on menu knowledge.
- Managed a high volume of tables efficiently by multitasking and prioritizing tasks, resulting in consistently quick and accurate service.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of food and beverages, resolving any issues or discrepancies to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, including setting and bussing tables, restocking supplies, and following proper sanitation guidelines.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
RRC Polytech
06.2025
High School -
Portage Collegiate Institute
06.2018
Skills
- Quantitative research
- Qualitative research
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Literature Reviews
- Workshop Development
- Qaultrics
- Research Article Writing
- Networking
- Survey Development
- Library Guide Development
- Intercultural Communication
Accomplishments
Wawanesa Climate Champions: Youth Innovation Grant
Wawanesa Insurance & Canadian Colleges for a Resilient Recovery
April, 2024 - April, 2025
Awarded $30,000 to launch a climate adaptation and mitigation project in nursing.
Outward Student Mobility Program
Colleges and Institutes of Canada
November, 2024
Awarded $6,000 to participate in a learning exchange in Copenhagen and Aarhus, Denmark for 10 days.
Certification
Sustainable Development Goals Competition – Best Overall Submission
April 2025
The climate-resilient nursing workshop was held on January 8th, 2025 and was chosen for Best Overall Submission at the RRC Polytech Student SDG Competition. The event featured guest speakers from diverse fields, including nurse educators, researchers, and professionals from environmental, waste and energy management, emergency management, and healthcare organizations, who shared their expertise with student nurses on Planetary Health and sustainability in healthcare systems.
Certificate of Participation - Intercultural Partnership Program
April 2025
Completed the Intercultural Partnership Program at Red River College Polytechnic, where I gained valuable insights into cross-cultural communication and collaboration. This experience has deepened my understanding of diverse perspectives and will be an asset as I continue to grow in both my professional and personal journey.
Introduction to Sustainable Health Systems Certificate
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
August, 2024
Introduction to Sustainable Health Systems is an online course for anyone who works in the Canadian health system. The course will introduce you to the relationship between climate change, health, and health systems; familiarize you with the concept of sustainable health systems; and get you thinking about how you might incorporate climate action and sustainability into your work.
TCPS 2: Core 2022
Panel on Research Ethics
0001302547
May, 2024
Successfully completed the Course on Research Ethics based on the Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans.
CPR
Heart & Stroke Foundation
1444847
February, 2024
Conferences
Attending the 2025 WNRCASN in Kelowna, BC to present my abstract on “Climate-Resilient Nursing: Building Student Capacity in Healthcare Settings”.
Timeline
Student Researcher
Red River College Polytechnic
04.2024 - 04.2025
Server
Red River College Polytechnic
08.2019 - 07.2024
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
RRC Polytech
High School -
Portage Collegiate Institute
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