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Yvette Corbiere

Val Caron,ON

Summary

I am a Wiikwemkoong Band Member. Wiikwemikonng is home to Odawa, Ojibway and Potawatomi people. I am currently retired Registered Nurse. I have 27 years of working for my community as a Community Health Nurse then a Home Care Nurse then ending as Program Manager of the Home Care Department.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

LTC/HCC Program Manager

Wikwemikong Health Center
09.2007 - 05.2023
  • Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
  • Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
  • Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
  • Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
  • Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing time-saving solutions.
  • Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.

Long Term Care Nurse

M'naamodzawin Healht Services
09.2006 - 08.2007
  • Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene, and ambulation.
  • Maintained timely documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
  • Enhanced the quality of life for elderly patients through personalized care plans and regular health assessments.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, fostering independence and improving their overall wellbeing.

Registered Nurse

Naandwechige-Gamig Wikwemikong Health Centre
10.1995 - 02.2006
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • 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.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Contributed to interdisciplinary team meetings by presenting relevant clinical data about patients'' progress toward reaching established goals of care.

Registered Nurse

Health Sciences North
04.1999 - 04.2000
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.

Registered Nurse Aboriginal Prenatal Program

N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre
04.1999 - 04.2000

Managed the prenatal program which involved providing nurtritional meals, prenatal classes, individual home visits, and post partum recovery.

Registered Nurse

Springfield Memorial Hospital
06.1993 - 05.1995
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
  • Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cambrian College
Sudbury, Ontario
05.1992

Business Diploma Marketing

Cambrian Collage
Greater Sudbury, ON
05-1985

High School Diploma -

Conferation High School
Val Caron Ontario
06-1983

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Detail-oriented
  • Team leadership and direction
  • Program leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Relationship building

Timeline

LTC/HCC Program Manager

Wikwemikong Health Center
09.2007 - 05.2023

Long Term Care Nurse

M'naamodzawin Healht Services
09.2006 - 08.2007

Registered Nurse

Health Sciences North
04.1999 - 04.2000

Registered Nurse Aboriginal Prenatal Program

N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre
04.1999 - 04.2000

Registered Nurse

Naandwechige-Gamig Wikwemikong Health Centre
10.1995 - 02.2006

Registered Nurse

Springfield Memorial Hospital
06.1993 - 05.1995

Associate of Science - Nursing

Cambrian College

Business Diploma Marketing

Cambrian Collage

High School Diploma -

Conferation High School
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