Toni-Ann Henry
Pickering,Canada
Summary
Healthcare professional with extensive experience in nursing education, focusing on enhancing clinical skills and theoretical knowledge. Recognized for collaborative approach and commitment to achieving educational outcomes. Known for flexibility and reliability in dynamic healthcare settings, with expertise in curriculum development and student mentorship.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Educator – Cardiovascular Surgery (CVS) and Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) – full time
Southlake Regional Health Centre
10.2024 - Current
- Develop and deliver orientation programs for new nurses, ensuring competency in CVS/CVICU-specific procedures, protocols, standards of care and technologies.
- Provide continuous education on evolving best practices, new equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, IABP), medications, and updated clinical guidelines.
- Support and track certifications such as ACLS, and CV-related training. Ensure staff meet annual competencies, including high-risk skills (e.g., chest tube management, temporary pacemakers).
- Offer just-in-time training and mentoring during clinical shifts.
- Promote and integrate evidence-based practices in cardiovascular care, including post-op cardiac surgery protocols and hemodynamic management.
- Participate in or lead interdisciplinary rounds to identify learning opportunities and provide real-time education.
- Participate in debriefs and root cause analyses following adverse events or near misses to address educational gaps.
- Work with physicians, perfusionists, respiratory therapists, and leadership to support a cohesive care model.
- Act as a mentor and resource for clinical career advancement (e.g., support nurses pursuing CNS or NP roles).
- Research and present new evident base practices to the cardiac program interdisciplinary team (Surgeons, Nurse Practitioners, Anesthesiologists, Directors etc) to implement into our program’s standards of care.
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) – full time
Southlake Regional Health Centre
08.2021 - 10.2024
- Provide post-operative care to patients who have undergone cardiac and vascular surgery including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), aortic valve replacement, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), mitral valve replacement, mitral clips, carotid endarterectomies, and abdominal aortic aneurysm repairs.
- Perform advanced nursing assessment skills to implement and evaluate interventions that effectively supported critically ill patients which includes administration of inotropic therapy, intra-aortic balloon pump management, hypothermia protocols, advanced cardiac life support, and end-of-life care.
- Assist with procedures performed at the bedside including bronchoscopy and endoscopy, and the insertion of chest tubes, central lines, and tracheostomies.
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Surgery – full time
Southlake Regional Health Centre
08.2015 - 01.2021
- Admit patients who are scheduled to go for cardiac surgery, such as valve replacements, bypass surgery, minimally invasive heart surgery, and PCI.
- Monitor telemetry, interpret telemetry/electrocardiograms
- Provide education to patient and family regarding the recovery road after surgery.
- Work collaboratively with the inter - professional team such as the surgeon, nurse practitioner, medical doctor, physiotherapist, occupational therapist etc.
- Performed nursing skills such as blood draw, intravenous therapy, surgical wound dressing care, tracheostomy care, chest tube management, pacemaker and catheter care.
- Advance knowledge of cardiac medications (ACE-inhibitors, Beta-Blockers, Anti- arrhythmic, etc.) and administration of medication competently
- Worked in Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care step down unit where care was provided to patients who require pressers such as norepinephrine. Monitoring and removal of arterial lines.
- Immediate recovery care post Transcatheter Aortic Valve implantation and Mitral Clip procedures.
- Took initiative to support new graduate nurses by volunteering to be a preceptor. Increased their confidence at the bedside by helping to improve their nursing knowledge and skills
- Held the full-time charge nurse position. This role included managing patient flow and assignments, supporting nurses to care for patients and managing conflicts and concerns on the unit.
Charge Registered Nurse
Victoria Manor City of Kawartha Lakes
09.2013 - 03.2016
- Demonstrated resident and patient safety by providing nursing care and education using evidence-based practice in collaboration with multidisciplinary team
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated residents plan of care to meet the physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, cultural and social needs of each resident while consulting with resident and families in a 166-bed home.
- Personally conducted workshops with multidisciplinary teams to develop to the competency of employees to promote an atmosphere of confidence in the facility.
- Prioritized lab level results received daily on residents and determine urgency of physician intervention.
- RAI/MDS analysis quarterly, annually and new admissions.
- Functioned as medium for communication between stakeholders, including families, clients, health care providers, and other community members such as Ontario Shores, to collectively provide the best services and care for residents.
- Participated in and lead the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical pathways as they related to the Residents diagnoses. Imparted nursing care guidelines to RNs, RPNs and PSWs as it related to trajectory of care for residents to promote Residents quality of life.
Registered Nurse Paediatrics Division
Partners in Community Nursing
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Assessed and monitored patients with various diagnoses; incidences of spinal muscular atrophy while maintaining privacy and confidentiality in nurse-child relationship.
- Distinguished between normal and abnormal physical attributes. Identified changes in a children signs and symptoms, while intervening in emergency situations such as suctioning to maintain patient’s air way.
- Provided education, information and support to the patient’s family.
- Worked in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and families to develop a personalized care plan that satisfies the paediatric patient’s needs.
- Strengthened families by providing relief for parents, which ultimately improved the long-term functioning of both parents and children.
Education
Degree in BScN - Nursing
Trent University
Peterborough, ON01.2013
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Clinical instruction
- Direct patient care
- Clinical education
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Critical thinking
Languages
English
Certification
- September 2021 Critical Care Certificate of Completion New Market, ON
- June 2013 Registered Nurse (RN) Certification Peterborough, ON
- April 2023 BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) Greenbelt
- April 2023 ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) Greenbelt
- January 2016 - Present Best Practice Organization Champion New Market, ON
Timeline
Nurse Educator – Cardiovascular Surgery (CVS) and Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) – full time
Southlake Regional Health Centre
10.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) – full time
Southlake Regional Health Centre
08.2021 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Surgery – full time
Southlake Regional Health Centre
08.2015 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse Paediatrics Division
Partners in Community Nursing
05.2014 - 09.2015
Charge Registered Nurse
Victoria Manor City of Kawartha Lakes
09.2013 - 03.2016
Degree in BScN - Nursing
Trent University
CONTINUING EDUCATION/ PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- April 2014 Coronary Care course 1 Whitby, ON
- April 2015 Gentle Persuasive Approach Lindsay, ON
- April 2016 Coronary Care Course 2 Whitby, ON
- May 2019 3M Wound Care Course Markham, ON
- January 2020 Respiratory Critical Care Course Mississauga, ON
- June 2020 PACU London, ON
- September 2021 Critical Care Course New Market, ON
- February 2024 The Palliative Approach To Care - Dsouza Foundation Toronto, ON
COMMITTEES
- December 2022 – October 2024 CVICU Unit Council Southlake Health - Newmarket ON
- October 2025 – Present Order Set Committee Southlake Health – Newmark ON