Taralyn Smith RN BScN CCHN(C)
Blyth,ON
Summary
Accomplished Public Health Nurse committed to promoting community health through prevention and educational outreach. Effective mentor and natural leader focused on fostering positive and collaborative organizational culture. Dedicated to promoting health among at-risk populations through education, special services and preventive health care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Health Nurse
Huron Perth Public Health
01.2012 - Current
- Increased vaccination rates within the community through targeted campaigns and educational outreach efforts.
- Reduced disease transmission through effective case management strategies, individualized testing, and implementation of best practice guidelines for essential treatments.
- Provide accurate and timely health information to individuals of all ages through telephone triage.
- Uphold client centered care to prenatal, postpartum and pediatric clients within Healthy Babies, Healthy Children program.
- Advocate for informed decision making through facilitation of prenatal classes, and service coordination between families and community agencies.
- Jointly develop programs such as Milk Coupon Distribution and Good Food Box Delivery.
- Effectively prioritize workload while engaging in a variety of health unit programs
- Competently plan, implement, and evaluate innovative programs for target populations
Registered Nurse
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
06.2010 - 09.2014
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs within a medical and palliative care setting.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Athabasca University
Athabasca, AB04.2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON04.2010
Skills
- Public Health
- Immunization Administration
- Disease Prevention
- Case and Contact Management
- Confidentiality Adherence
- Proficient Communication
- Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationships
Additional Information
- Blyth Brussels Minor Hockey Association Executive Member: August 2021- Present
- Blyth Brussels Minor Hockey Association Youth Coach: September 2019- Present
- Brussels Fire department Volunteer Firefighter: November 2022- Present
- Walton Little School Board of Directors Member: June 2017- June 2022
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Public Health Nurse
Huron Perth Public Health
01.2012 - Current
Registered Nurse
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
06.2010 - 09.2014
Master of Science - Nurse Practitioner
Athabasca University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Windsor
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