Tammy Shadbolt

As a Transition Coordinator working in ER and on the medical/surgical units you work collaboratively with the inter professional team along with community partners to ensure and coordinated, efficient and integrated approach to care delivery and transition back to community. Formulating, facilitating and coordinating discharge plans on needs of the patient such as Home Parentral Therapy, Palliative Care, Hospice, Living Options, Woundcare, Personal care, Rehabilitation and Social Services needs are all important aspects of a safe and successful discharge. Knowledge of the impact of social determinants, patient flow, hospital capacity, and the needs among a diverse population with complex medical/ social needs are important roles of a transition coordinator.

As a living option assessor working with the Designated Living Options Team I complete RAI-HC assessments and Daily Living Support Plans to determine clients care needs and submit the application for Continuing Care Options to the Central Zone Placement office for approval and waitlist readiness. In this role is it imperative to take a holistic approach in determining the clients needs and level of care by including all key partners such as their health team

members, family and social supports.

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As a nursing tutor I provided supervision and coaching for students in variety of healthcare programs (BScN, PN, HCA) Incorporating the principles of learning and teaching were imperative in assisting students to develop their nursing skills, confidence and education.

As a Home Case Manager I was responsible for directing the care of clients using strong assessments skills, critical thinking, organizational and leadership skills. Implementation of care plans and ongoing monitoring to ensure client needs are imperative roles of a Case Manager through the involvement of community partners and other multidisciplinary team members.

Experienced in venipuncture, woundcare, end of life care, chronic and acute disease management, Home Parental Therapy, medication management and, central line.

Part of my role was also to facilitate acutecare discharges, completing living options assessments and completing new Home care referrals/.intakes.

Served as a member on the Continuous Quality Improvement Team and took part in the Accreditation Process on two separate occassions.

Provided care for patients with acute medical needs as well as pre and post operative needs. Early recognition of changes in a patients health status, providing skilled nursing treatments and teaching along with being a patient advocate were all important components of the role as an acutecare nurse.

Worked as a Public School Health Nurse providing routine aged immunizations in schools and in child health clinics. Provided health promotion teaching to students and school staff.