Tracy Laura-Lynne Martin
Chapleau
Summary
To gain full-time employment with an Indigenous Organization servicing Indigenous communities, utilizing my acquired skills to the utmost of my abilities and promote traditional Indigenous culture and traditions for healthy community living for all members of all ages.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Practical Nurse / Health Program Facilitator
Chapleau Cree First Nation
01.2009 - Current
- Provide community based home nursing services (assessments, dressing changes, bathing, Blood Pressure & Blood Glucose monitoring, etc) under the umbrella of the Medicine Wheel Health Program
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties, ensure clients have proper assistive devices, ensuring safety in the home
- Coordinate medical transportation & escort clients to appointments, enter Long Distance Medicals to FNIHB for prior approvals & prepare cheque requisitions for clients
- Organize and present health workshops of various topics – smoking cessation, diabetes, nutrition, breast screening, FAS, parenting, Flu Prevention, Immunization, Pandemic Planning, Drug Awareness, Stress, Weight Loss Challenges, First Aid & CPR, Fire Safety, Healthy Eating, Conflict Resolution Workshop, Team Building Workshops
- Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator-record births & track baby weights, provide support to caregivers
- Coordinate community activities promoting healthy lifestyles– Physical fitness challenges, Cree Kitchen, Senior’s Tea, Senior’s BINGO, Senior’s Shopping Trip, Senior’s/Kid’s Movie, After-School Program, Addictions Awareness, Swimming Lessons, Drum Making, Birthing Drums, March Break Activities, Halloween & Christmas Parties for kids, Easter Egg Hunt, Kid’s Fish Derby, Community Lunches/Suppers
- Arrange for traditional healers to visit community, arrange various ceremonies, sweats, talking circles, medicine walks, walking out, medicine making workshops, naming ceremonies, colour ceremonies, fasting preparation, Sundance Ceremony teachings, Wipi ceremony, Shaking Tent ceremony
- Coordinate client referrals to healing lodges, treatment centers to ensure quick admission to therapy
- Referrals to Traditional and Western Counseling Services
- Maintain client charts, record stats & enter into database, maintain FNHIS program
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease management strategies, enabling them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, working closely with families to address concerns or questions regarding treatment options.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Addressed and resolved customer complaints in polite and professional manner.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials such as moccasin workshops, mitt making workshops, traditional parka making workshops, beading workshops, birchbark basket workshops, tikanagan building workshops, ribbon skirt workshops, regalia workshops, sewing workshops
- Evaluated program effectiveness for continuous improvement and alignment with community needs.
- Developed educational materials to support cultural learning and appreciation among participants.
- Implemented feedback mechanisms such as surveys or focus groups to gather input from event attendees.
- Coordinated logistics for events, including venue selection, scheduling, and vendor management.
- Promoted inclusivity by incorporating various cultural perspectives into programming.
- Designed creative promotional materials that visually represented the unique aspects of each culture featured in programming.
- Delivered engaging presentations about the importance of cultural understanding at conferences, workshops, and community gatherings.
- Enhanced community engagement through the development of partnerships with local organizations.
- Oversaw budget planning for efficient resource allocation in program implementation.
- Provided guidance to staff members on best practices for creating inclusive environments within their respective areas of responsibility.
- Boosted cultural awareness by organizing and implementing diverse events and programs.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of services.
- Collaborated with community members to develop and implement service initiatives.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
- Advocated for social and community service programs to increase awareness and funding.
- Implemented strategies to increase public awareness of social and community service programs.
- Utilized grant writing skills to secure additional program funding.
Health Care Coordinator
Chapleau Cree First Nation
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Educated patients on conditions and assisted with struggles or questions concerning treatment, potential outcomes and prognosis.
- Worked closely with all Healthcare providers during COVID19 Vaccine Rollout ensuring patients received vaccinations in timely manner, implemented COVID19 best practice precautions and set up COVID19 vaccine clinics.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary communication by organizing regular meetings and sharing vital information among team members.
- Advocated for patient needs during interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring their voices were heard in the decision-making process.
- Developed comprehensive care plans to address individual patient needs and support optimal health outcomes.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling for increased patient access to care.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to build healthcare plans for patient's specific needs.
- Facilitated seamless transitions of care by collaborating with healthcare providers, patients, and families on discharge planning.
- Communicated with insurance companies and negotiated to secure payment for medical treatment.
- Consulted with patients and family members to discuss healthcare plans and outline care initiatives.
- Managed sensitive patient information with utmost confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and organizational guidelines.
- Assisted patients in navigating the healthcare system by providing education on insurance coverage, financial resources, and available support services.
- Served as a trusted liaison between patients, families, and healthcare teams to facilitate clear communication and understanding of treatment goals.
- Promoted a collaborative environment among healthcare professionals by fostering open communication channels across various departments.
- Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing time-sensitive tasks and maintaining a high standard of care for all patients.
- Established strong working relationships with community partners to enhance referral processes for additional support services as needed.
- Increased efficiency in resource allocation by continually assessing program effectiveness and identifying areas for improvement.
- Maintained a high level of professional competency by staying informed on the latest industry trends, developments, and best practices in care coordination.
- Supported patient-centered medical home model implementation through coordinated team-based care efforts.
- Maintained detailed records of medical supplies and ordered supplies.
- Scheduled referral appointments to other providers for patients needing specialized treatment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by coordinating timely and efficient healthcare services.
- Boosted staff performance through ongoing training initiatives focused on best practices in care coordination.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations through meticulous documentation and record-keeping efforts.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Registered Practical Nurse
Chapleau Health Services
01.1993 - 05.2011
- Contributed to a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings and offering support to colleagues as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, treatments administered, and observations made during shifts.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, attentive care and effective communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Promoted a safe clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and maintaining proper hygiene standards.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly, identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts through clear communication during handoff reports with colleagues regarding pertinent patient information.
- Conducted comprehensive initial assessments of newly admitted patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to establish a plan of care tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently administering medications according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult medical situations, fostering trust and rapport.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Ensured timely wound care for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop comprehensive patient care plans that promoted optimal health outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Family Support Worker
Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children by strengthening, supporting and encouraging the healthy development of families
- Provide information and educate clients and Band/Communities about their rights under the Child & Family Services Act and other Social Services Acts specifically the least intrusive measures and proper representation
- Provide information on other rights of native clients pertaining to social, legal and child welfare matters
- Provide culturally appropriate dispute resolution options to clients, bands, communities and Children’s Aid Societies in the form of traditional mediation practices which include the 'Circle'; as a method of practice
- Provide information to clients communities and bands in regards to their rights to the legal system including referring to legal aid
- Provide consultation and support to local Bands/Communities concerning band representative roles and responsibilities including case planning and assessments
- Provide individual or group counselling both individually or in groups for children, youth and adults
- Provide community presentations, self help groups, parenting and other support programs
- Provide referral services to local and outside service providers including treatment and healing centers, co dependency programs, physical and sexual abuse programs and other agencies that provide mental health services such as assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental and mood disorders
- Provide follow up services such as after care counselling post treatment programming
- Provide referral services for local children’s aid societies as a means of assisting with plan of care requests
- Provide preventative programming
- Develop care plans ensuring the safety of the children returning to their families
- Develop and deliver programs at the community level in accordance to culture, tradition and heritage
Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children Worker
A.P.A.N.O.
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Provide home visits to parents/caregivers with children ages 0-6
- Provide support to parents
- Assist with filling out various forms – legal aid, birth certificates, Status Bandmembership Registration, Child Tax Benefit, Ontario Works
- Organize & present health workshops to parents & children on various topics – child safety, home safety, dental hygiene, breast feeding, gestational diabetes, positive parenting, baby massage
- Promote healthy interaction between family members – crafts, reading stories, medicine walks, playing games
- Prepare healthy meals & educate on proper nutrition
- Record stats & enter into database
- Maintain client files & ensure confidentiality
Health Care Coordinator
Chapleau Cree First Nation
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Prepare work plans & reports to compliment the Medicine Wheel Health Program & ensure continuation of future funding from various agencies
- Case management, maintain files, record stats into database
- Emergency Planning & Pandemic Planning
- Oversee various funded programs – Ministry of Health & Long-Term Care, CPNP, AHBHC, FASD, NADAP, Health Canada-Home & Community Care, FNIHB Medical Transportation, NAN Crisis
- Set budgets & ensure that budgets are adhered to
- Organize staff meetings, promote healthy workplace environment, deal with staff & client conflicts in professional manner, coordinate staff vacation time
Instructor for Personal Support Workers
Ontario Community Services Association
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Organize and prepare daily lesson plans to present in interesting manner
- Encourage & support students, provide guidance, share work related experiences to aide in learning process
- Clinical instructor in health care setting
Education
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma -
Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology
SSM, ON05.1993
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Chapleau High School
Chapleau, ON01.1990
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Diabetes management
- Disease prevention
- Mental health care
- Health promotion
- Postoperative care
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication distribution
- Direct patient care
- Physical assessments
- Maintaining privacy
- Personal care needs
- Care plan development
- Compassion and empathy
- Medication administration
- Long-term care
- Infection control measures
- Patient care planning
- Wound care
- Treatment Planning
- Chart updating
- Home health care
- Feeding assistance
- Coordinating referrals
- Patient and family advocacy
- Complex Problem-solving
- Health screening
- Case management
- Precepting
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Emergency response
- Lab result interpretation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- First Nation Health Manager Level 1 - First Nations Health Managers Association
- Kanawayhitowin Facilitator Training – APANO/Chadwic House
- Bill 210 Training – Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services
- Health & Safety for Supervisors & Managers – Municipal Health & Safety
- Instructor First Aid & CPR – Red Cross
- AED Course – Red Cross & Chapleau Health Services
- Instructor for Personal Support Workers – OCSA
- Crisis Prevention – Chapleau Health Services
- WHIMIS – Chapleau Health Services
- Basic Emergency Measures – Emergency Measures Ontario
- Tube Feeding – College of Nurses
- IV Maintenance – Chapleau Health Services
- IM/SC Injections – Chapleau Health Services
- Medication Administration – Sault College
- Basic Foot Care – Sault College
- Physical Assessment – Sault College
- Parent Council – Chapleau Public School
- Board of Director – Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services
- Board of Director – Weenebayko Health Ahtuskaywin
- Band Councillor – Chapleau Cree First Nation
Hobbies and Interests
- Holistic health
- Camping
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Essential Oils
- Crafting
- Sewing
- Painting
References
Edith Larocque, Band Administrator, Chapleau Cree First Nation
705-864-0784
bandadmin@chapleaucree.ca
Peggy Domingue, Executive Director, OFNEDA Ontario First Nations Economic Developers Association
705-542-6276
ed@ofneda.ca
Timeline
Health Care Coordinator
Chapleau Cree First Nation
03.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Practical Nurse / Health Program Facilitator
Chapleau Cree First Nation
01.2009 - Current
Family Support Worker
Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services
01.2008 - 01.2009
Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children Worker
A.P.A.N.O.
01.2006 - 01.2008
Health Care Coordinator
Chapleau Cree First Nation
01.2005 - 01.2006
Instructor for Personal Support Workers
Ontario Community Services Association
01.2005 - 12.2005
Registered Practical Nurse
Chapleau Health Services
01.1993 - 05.2011
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
Chapleau High School
Registered Practical Nurse Diploma -
Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology
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