President
Education
2015–2020 Doctor of Philosophy, Nursing at Queen’s University
Thesis: Movement and mobility: Conceptual definitions and relevant measures
2013–2015 Master of Science, Nursing at Queen’s University
Thesis: The effect of eye-movement training on gait and activities of daily living in patients with Parkinson’s: A pilot study
2008–2012 Bachelor of Science in Nursing - French Immersion Program at the University of Ottawa
Teaching Experience
2024 Winter NURS1003 - Palliative Care Elective - School of Nursing, St. Lawrence College
2024 Winter BNUR3010 - Foundations of Nursing Knowledge - School of Nursing, St. Lawrence College
2023 Fall BNUR3003 - Principles of Nursing Research and Evidence-Based Practice - School of Nursing, St. Lawrence College
2023 Winter LUSL3094 - Nursing Praxis and Professional Caring VI - School of Nursing, St. Lawrence College
2022-23 Winter 2023 Fall BNUR1009 - Fundamentals of Writing and Evidence - School of Nursing, St. Lawrence College
2022 Winter LUSL3416 - Nursing Inquiry & Praxis II - School of Nursing, St. Lawrence College
2019-22 Fall LUSL3406 - Nursing Inquiry & Praxis I - School of Nursing, St. Lawrence College
2020-21 Winter LUSL1207 - Relational Practice II - Bachelor of Science in Nursing, St. Lawrence College
2020-21 Winter LUSL1007 - Health and Healing I, Visit Supervisor - School of Nursing, St. Lawrence College
2020 Winter HQRS 903 - Quantitative Methods for Research in Health Quality - School of Nursing, Queen’s University
2020 Winter BEHA6 - Behavioural Medicine & Pharmacology - Behavioural Science Program, Centre for Behavioural Studies, St. Lawrence College
2020 & 2018 Winter NURS800 - Intermediate Statistics and Analysis, Teaching Assistant - School of Nursing, Queen’s University
1:1 Tutoring and Mentorship in Research and Statistics
Research and Policy Experience
2012-2019 - Nurse Researcher - HAS-Motion
2015-2016 - Research Assistant - Exploring Caring in Nursing Curricula in Ontario: A Provincial Nursing Education Initiative, Ryerson University
2012 - Research & Policy Assistant - Canadian Forces: Department of Medical Policy, Rehabilitation Branch
Clinical Experience
2020-Present -Visiting Nurse & After Hours Clinical Coordinator - CBI Home Health
2009-2012 - Phlebotomy clinic; Physiotherapy clinic; Allergy-immunization clinic; Walk-in care clinic; Specialty-clinic care, including minor surgery - Canadian Forces: Health Services Centre Ottawa
Additional Courses & Qualifications
2020 - Fundamentals of Palliative Care - South East Local Intergrated Health Network
2020 - Health & Safety Training - Queen’s University
2019 - Women and Gender Equality Canada’s Introduction to Gender-based Analysis+ - Government of Canada
2018 - RHBS810 Introductory Disability Studies - School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University
2018 - WHMIS2015 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Environmental Health and Safety - Queen’s University
2017 - MECH828 Biomechanics of Human Gait - Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Queen’s University
2015 - MDS-UPDRS Training Program & Certificate Exercise - International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
2013 - Comprehensive System Review Training Programme - Joanna Briggs Institute
2012 - Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Online Training - Government of Ontario
2011 - Interprofessional Learning Activities Project - Bruyère Continuing Care and Monfort Hospital
2008 - Second Language Certificate (French) - University of Ottawa
Community Service
June 2014 - Present - Foster Parent - Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (FACSFLA)
August 2018 - Present - PRIDE Trainer - Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (FACSFLA)
June 2017 - Present - Secretary - Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (FACSFLA)
May 2018 - Present - Foster Parent Recruiter - Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (FACSFLA)
June 2017-April 2019 - Treasurer - Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (FACSFLA)
Memberships
2012-Present - College of Nurses of Ontario
2012-Present - Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
2015-2016 - International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society
Awards
2018-2019 - Queen’s Graduate Award - $12,000
2017-2018 - Franklin Bracken Fellowship - $10,000
2016-2017 - Albert & Anne Francis Foundation Graduate Award - $1,300
2016-2017 - Franklin Bracken Fellowship - $10,000
2015-2016 - A.J. Baumgart Outstanding Achievement Award
2015 - 2016 - Ontario Graduate Scholarship - $15,000