Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
Generic

Tracy Martin

Chapleau,Canada

Summary

To gain full-time employment with an Indigenous Organization utilizing the acquired skills that I have developed over many years servicing First Nation families to the utmost of my abilities and promote healthy community living for all members of all ages while incorporating our culture and traditions with respect to our spiritual, mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Cares for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.

Compassionate Registered Practical Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in patient assessment, wound care management, and medication administration. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork to improve patient outcomes. Adapt quickly to changing environments and prioritize patient care under pressure.

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Compassionate Registered Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Committed social and community service manager with proven experience in developing and implementing programs that serve diverse communities. Skilled in team leadership, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects meet both community needs and organizational goals. Successfully increased community participation and support through effective outreach, collaboration, and innovative solutions to complex social issues.

Resourceful Cultural Coordinator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in event planning, community engagement, and cross-cultural communication. Excel in leadership, adaptability, and problem-solving to successfully manage diverse cultural projects and events. Committed to fostering inclusive environments and promoting cultural awareness.

Multifaceted Cultural Coordinator with experience in planning, organizing, and executing cultural events of varying scales. Strengths lie in understanding diverse cultures, fostering community involvement, and creating engaging programming to promote cultural awareness. Have successfully contributed to increasing community engagement through creative event management and cross-cultural education initiatives. Possess strong communication skills and comfortable working in diverse team environments.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Practical Nurse / Health Program Facilitator

Chapleau Cree First Nation
Chapleau, Canada
01.2009 - Current
  • Provide community based home nursing services, assessments, dressing changes, bathing, blood pressure & blood glucose monitoring, cholesterol monitoring, diabetes management and health teachings, all under the umbrella of the Medicine Wheel Health Program focusing on the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional wellbeing of clients
  • 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 & coordinate all travel arrangements to ensure clients are able to attend medical appointments.
  • 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, ensure babies are meeting recommended milestones in growth and developing social, physical, emotional and mental wellbeing at appropriate age markers.
  • 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, sweatlodges, talking circles, medicine walks, medicine making, naming ceremonies, colour ceremonies, walking out ceremonies, shaking tents, fasting preparation and Sundance teachings.
  • Coordinate client referrals to healing lodges, treatment centres and coordinate medical appointments necessary for clients to attend treatment centres/lodges are completed in timely manner to ensure clients able to attend treatment.
  • Maintain client charts, record stats & enter into database, maintain FNHIS program, ensure all client information and records are secured ensuring confidentiality.
  • Coordinate community activities with other program leads, work as a team.
  • Plan and implement community programs and services according to workplans and funding guidelines within budget.
  • Coordinate ribbon skirt workshops, moccasins & mitts workshops, Tikanagin workshop for expecting/new families, traditional parka making workshops, beading classes.
  • Coordinate Youth Cultural Camps 4 seasons, demonstrating our traditional cultural practices, wilderness survival skills, shelter building, fire starting, fishing, hunting skills, trapping, identifying wildlife and tracking, water safety, boat safety, drum making, rattle making, regalia making, painting various styles, arts & crafts, traditional play, 7 Grandfather Teachings.
  • Confirmed completion of campers' relevant enrollment and medical forms.
  • Held regular meetings with parents to discuss any concerns or questions they had about their child's experience at the camp.
  • Organized and implemented camp activities such as sports, arts and crafts, swimming, outdoor games, and field trips.
  • Coordinated transportation of campers to various off-site events.
  • Managed camp's budget and maintained and stocked all supplies and equipment.
  • Engaged children in interactive activities and organized arts and crafts, sports games and field trips.
  • Monitored and controlled expenses according to budgetary guidelines.
  • Supervised daily check-in and check-out for all day campers.
  • Produced forms, letters and documents needed for camp implementation.
  • Monitored safety and procedures pertaining to complete supervision of campers and staff.
  • Coordinated details of summer activities, scheduling field trips and visits to cultural institutions and recreational swimming pools.
  • Inspected equipment, buildings and sites and reported maintenance issues.
  • Communicated and maintained personal contact with parents or guardians to discuss achievements and behavior concerns.
  • Performed basic maintenance duties around the facility such as mowing lawns or repairing equipment when needed.
  • Conducted pre-camp orientation sessions for staff to ensure they understood their responsibilities.
  • Worked creatively with other staff to develop and carry out new themes and events for camp participants.
  • Initiated creative ideas and kept recreation programs entertaining and refreshing.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Community Healthcare Coordinator

Chapleau Cree First Nation
Chapleau
03.2020 - 08.2021
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
  • Served as a liaison between patients, physicians, hospitals, insurance companies and other involved parties.
  • Connected patients with referred doctors to provide specialized, high-quality care.
  • Organized meetings between staff members to discuss new policies or changes in existing regulations.
  • Administered fiscal operations for accounting, budget planning, authorizing expenditures and coordinating reporting.
  • Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
  • Assisted with the development of multidisciplinary treatment plans tailored to meet individual needs.
  • Developed medical programs that promoted community health and research.
  • Conducted periodic reviews of patient charts to ensure accuracy of information and completeness of documentation.
  • Developed strategies to improve efficiency in healthcare delivery systems.
  • Educated patients on available medical resources and helped them access community assistance programs.
  • Processed meticulous documentation related to prior authorizations and insurance referrals.
  • Processed confidential, patient paperwork with accuracy and deference to patient privacy.
  • Kept informed of advances in medicine and computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment.
  • Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.
  • Assisted patient in navigating facilities to find specialty care units.
  • Responded to inquiries from patients regarding their care plans and insurance coverage options.
  • Coordinated discharge planning activities for patients leaving hospital or long-term care facilities.
  • Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, patients and families in order to coordinate optimal care.
  • Planned and implemented programs for health care or medical facilities supporting personnel administration and training.
  • Encouraged patients to engage with community programs to develop community organization efforts.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
  • Assessed need for additional staff, equipment and services based on historical data and seasonal trends.
  • Followed organizational guidelines to assure compliance with HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards.
  • Managed billing procedures for health services rendered by providers within the facility.
  • Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
  • Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
  • Maintained a detailed inventory of supplies needed for daily operations at the facility.
  • Communicated scheduling information, appointment details and health reminders via telephone, mail and email.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Family Support Worker

Kunuwanimano Child & Family Services
Chapleau, Canada
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.
Chapleau, Canada
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

Registered Practical Nurse

Chapleau Health Services
Chapleau, Canada
01.1993 - 01.2006
  • Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
  • Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Provided direct care for patients to help them achieve optimal health outcomes.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
  • Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions.
  • Maintained accurate medical records according to hospital policies and procedures.
  • Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
  • Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
  • Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
  • Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
  • Actively participated in continuing education opportunities related to nursing practice standards.
  • Collaborated with other members of the healthcare team to ensure timely delivery of quality care.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate related paperwork.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
  • Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their family members during difficult times.
  • Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Assessed, monitored and evaluated patient health status.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
  • Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
  • Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
  • Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to professional development through attendance at workshops, conferences, seminars .
  • Conducted regular rounds in order to assess patient needs and provide appropriate interventions.

Health Care Coordinator

Chapleau Cree First Nation
Chapleau, Canada
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
Chapleau, Canada
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • 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
  • Organized field trips related to course topics in order to provide hands-on learning opportunities outside the classroom.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
  • Integrated technology into classroom instruction to enhance learning outcomes.
  • Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.
  • Coordinated and facilitated training, encouraging group participation and ownership.
  • Developed guides and course materials to reinforce lecture information and help students learn.
  • Incorporated current events into lessons in order to engage student interest in real world applications.
  • Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
  • Tutored students requiring extra help and gave additional practice work to help improve concept understanding.
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
  • Assessed student progress through tests and quizzes in order to evaluate understanding of course material.
  • Planned laboratory experiments that would reinforce concepts taught during lectures or seminars.
  • Observed and evaluated student performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Implemented instructional materials and curriculum to meet specific program needs.
  • Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
  • Recorded daily attendance to maintain accurate and complete records.
  • Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.

Education

Registered Practical Nurse Diploma -

Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology
SSM, ON
01.1993

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Chapleau High School
Chapleau, ON
01.1990

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Care plan development
  • Wound care management
  • Health education
  • Clinical documentation
  • Community outreach
  • Emergency response
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Record keeping
  • Disease prevention
  • Diabetes management
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • End-of-life care
  • Geriatric care
  • Physical assessment
  • Health promotion
  • Mental health care
  • Postoperative care
  • Clinical information system management
  • Community advocate
  • Trauma recovery
  • Team coordination
  • Medical screening
  • At-risk patient care
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Lab result interpretation
  • Nursing plan development
  • Case management
  • Treatment Planning
  • Infectious disease control
  • Rehabilitation support
  • Diagnostic tools experience
  • Health screening
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Diabetes and nutrition education
  • Mobility assistance
  • Patient discharging
  • Newborn care
  • Palliative care awareness
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Nursing staff leadership
  • Stress mitigation
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Community engagement
  • Program development
  • Event coordination
  • Data management
  • Public speaking
  • Resource allocation
  • Budget management
  • Staff training
  • Nonprofit experience
  • Curriculum design
  • Partnership development
  • Collaborative approach
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Multicultural sensitivity
  • Crisis management
  • Artistic vision
  • Effective communication
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Administrative management
  • CPR/AED
  • Goal setting
  • Crisis intervention
  • Public relations
  • Prepare budgets
  • Community development
  • Policy implementation
  • Time management abilities
  • Active listening
  • Self motivation
  • Attention to detail
  • Public assistance programs
  • Risk management

Certification

  • First Nations Health Manager Level 1
  • 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
  • Regalia making
  • Sewing
  • Painting
  • Learning Cree Language

References

  • Edith Larocque, Band Administrator, Chapleau Cree First Nation, Chapleau, ON, 705-864-0784, bandadmin@chapleaucree.ca
  • Peggy Domingue, Executive Director, OFNEDA, Nobel, ON, 705-542-6276, ed@ofneda.ca

Timeline

Community Healthcare 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 - 01.2006

Registered Practical Nurse

Chapleau Health Services
01.1993 - 01.2006

Registered Practical Nurse Diploma -

Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology

Ontario Secondary School Diploma -

Chapleau High School
Tracy Martin