Mom to two teens, Mama Cat, and Roxy the Labrador Retriever
Teresa MacDonald
Prince George,BC
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Resource Nurse
South Fort George Family Resource Centre
12.2022 - Current
- Provide Public Health nursing clinical advice, support, mentorship, and education to personnel delivering public health services in Primary Care Homes and interprofessional teams.
- Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, managing, and evaluating the Public Health support I provide.
- Support the coordination and delivery of local mass immunization clinics.
- Facilitate the follow up and management of complex communicable diseases.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures that adhered to current best practice standards in nursing care.
- Coordinated continuing education events for colleagues, promoting a culture of lifelong learning among nursing staff members.
- Identified areas for process improvement within the interprofessional teams, leading to increased efficiency and quality of care.
- Organized regular skill-building workshops for nursing staff to enhance their clinical competencies, leading to improved care delivery.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with industry advancements and incorporating new knowledge into daily practice.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- PHRN representative on Trusted Voice HPV Vaccine Initiative Working Group.
- PHRN Champion overseeing implementation and ongoing management of Trusted Voice HPV Vaccine Initiative.
- PHRN representative on regional Healthy Schools Working Group 2022-present.
NH Regional Immunization Nursing Lead
Highland Health & Family Development Centre
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Held project position responsible for Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) surveillance.
- Reviewed all AEFI reports from Northern Health staff and community vaccine providers (CVP).
- Partnered with Medical Health Officers (MHO) to provide guidance and recommendations for the management of AEFIs.
- Communicated AEFI recommendations back to staff and CVPs who submit AEFI reports as well as follow with any AEFI questions or concerns.
- Entered AEFI reports and recommendations into Panorama.
- Research and answer complex immunization questions from NH staff, Industry, Patient Care Quality Office, vaccine error remediation, that can require consult with MHO and/or BCCDC.
- Helped to organize and aid in the distribution of provincial print and promotional immunization resources.
- Assisted in updating to the CMOIS Immunization Documentation Standard to provide guidance on documentation of sensitive records for mature minors.
- Provided immunization communication, education, and training opportunities for NH staff via BCCDC Changes and Updates, as well as revisions to the BCCDC Immunization Manual.
- Created regional immunization-related memo.
- Participated in a variety of regional and provincial working groups and committees, such as the NH Immunization Coordination Committee, BCCDC Vaccine Safety Working Group, BCCDC Immunization Promotion Working Groups, and BCCDC IPPHIS (PUG) Provincial Public Health Information System User Group.
Public Health Nurse
Northern Interior Health Unit
05.2008 - 12.2022
- Reduced disease transmission through administering immunizations and providing education on infection prevention.
- Educated the public on disease prevention strategies through community presentations, workshops, and written materials.
- Increased vaccination rates within the community through targeted campaigns and educational outreach efforts.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners by participating in collaborative events focused on improving the local public health landscape.
- Promoted maternal and child health by offering prenatal care, family planning counseling, and well-child visits for families in need.
- Coordinated work groups and outreach activities.
- Performed post-discharge follow-up and offered counseling services if available.
- Public Health Nursing Lead Mobile COVID Immunization Team 2021.
- NI CMOIS/Panorama Superuser 2013-2015
- Kindergarten Circuit Immunization Nursing Lead 2017
- Public Health Nursing liaison for Speech & Language program 2013-2015
- Child Health Clinic Task Group Chair 2014-2015
- Early Years Health Fair Coordinator 2010-2013
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Program
UNBC
Prince George, BC01.2008
Skills
In-depth understanding of NH public health policies
- Familiarity with BC's public health framework and health promotion strategies
- Proactive problem-solving and effective decision-making
- Clear communication and effective leadership
- Task prioritization
- Responsive to evolving challenges
- Intrinsic motivation and self-sufficiency
- Commitment to best practice updates
- Skilled in CMOIS, Panorama, and ImmsBC software
- Experienced in document creation, PowerPoint content, Excel, and Visio
- Detail-oriented data management
Certification
BCCNM certified practice in reproductive health (sexually transmitted infections and contraceptive management).
Interests
The outdoors - minus anything that crawls on more than four legs
Travel - “You know it’s time for a vacation when you start looking like the person on your driving license!“ -Anonymous
History not a buff, but would like to be
Nerdy things like astronomy and astrophysics How are we living on a rock flying through space?
'Shipping Steven Colbert
Timeline
Public Health Resource Nurse
South Fort George Family Resource Centre
12.2022 - Current
NH Regional Immunization Nursing Lead
Highland Health & Family Development Centre
08.2021 - 12.2022
Public Health Nurse
Northern Interior Health Unit
05.2008 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Program
UNBC
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