Rachelle Marek Sparrow, RN
Public Health Nurse - Vaccine Preventable Diseases at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health- Claim this Profile
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French Limited working proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Project Management: Healthcare Projects
LinkedInAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Six Sigma Foundations
LinkedInAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Trauma Informed Care Learning Series
Alberta Health ServicesApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Education Program for Immunization Compentencies
Canadian Paediatric SocietyAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Registered Nurse
College of Nurses of OntarioAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Practitioner Training
A Safe PassageNov, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Abortion: Quality Care and Public Health Implications
Coursera Verified CertificatesOct, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)
Grand River HospitalNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Michael Garron Hospital (formerly Toronto East General Hospital)Aug, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Public Health Nurse - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
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Mar 2022 - Present
• Demonstrating strong knowledge of the Canadian Immunization Guide and the Immunization School Pupils Act, as well as local implementation of the act such as routine immunization and suspension processes• Engaging with external stakeholders such as principals, superintendents, and others to plan immunization clinics and problem solve students with outstanding vaccines required for school• Providing support to colleagues and the VPD program by participating in various working groups including: International Students, Parochial Schools, ISPA Planning, Best Practices, and Pilot Project Show less
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Vaccine Equity and Accessibility Working Group Lead
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May 2023 - Present
• Assessment, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives to increase equitability and community access to essential vaccinations. Equity-deserving populations of key focus at this time are newcomers in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph region, as well as rural and Mennonite communities.
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Public Health Nurse - Practice Consultant
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Feb 2021 - Mar 2022
• Provided logistical oversight and support for COVID-19 vaccination and flu vaccination clinics • Provided case consultation and mentoring through evidence-based nursing practice, as well as following provincial and institutional guidelines
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Public Health Nurse
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Oct 2020 - Mar 2022
• COVID-19 vaccine clinics – immunizing, supporting recovery, and drawing vaccine• Delivery of flu vaccines for infants through to older adults• Delivery of routine grade 7/8 vaccines to youth to meet ISPA legislation• COVID-19 case management, contact tracing, and call centre support
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Grand River Hospital
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Labor and Delivery Nurse
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Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
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Bridgepoint Family Health Team
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Oct 2018 - Dec 2019
• Establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships with other organizations to benefit system integration, efficient service utilization, effective collaboration and optimal patient care • Assisting in the development, evaluation, and implementation of medical directives to help manage clinic flow and support clinic staff to best serve patients • Performing well baby checks for ages 6, 9, and 15 months, including assessing growth, hip dysplasia, urogenital patency and development, as well as developmental milestones • Providing sensitive, trauma-informed pelvic examinations for cervical cancer screening and STI testing, in addition to providing follow-up contact for negative and positive test results and treatment or follow-up requirements Show less
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Sunnybrook
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Nursing Student - High Risk Obstetrics & Gynecological Surgery
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Apr 2018 - Jun 2018
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Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Nursing Student – Labour and Delivery
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Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
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Taddle Creek Family Health Team
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nursing Student – Primary Care Nursing
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Sep 2017 - Dec 2017
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Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Nursing Student – General Internal Medicine and Cardiology
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May 2017 - Jun 2017
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Michael Garron Hospital
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Nursing Student – In-Patient Adult and Adolescent Mental Health
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Mar 2017 - Apr 2017
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The Hospital for Sick Children
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Nursing Student – Orthopedic Surgery and Otolaryngology
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Jan 2017 - Feb 2017
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Sunnybrook
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Nursing Student – Maternal and Newborn Unit
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Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
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Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Sinai Health
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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300 - 400 Employee
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Nursing Student – Geriatric Medical Rehabilitation
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Sep 2016 - Oct 2016
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Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO)
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative Assistant, Research, Planning, Privacy, and Databases
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
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Administrative Assistant
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
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Women's College Hospital
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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500 - 600 Employee
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Research Assistant
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May 2014 - Jul 2014
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Education
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Western University
Master's of Clinical Sciences, AHS, Health Leadership, Policy, and Services -
University of Toronto
Bachelor’s Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
Brescia University College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Specialization in Family Studies and Community Development -
Mohawk College
Post-Graduate, Breastfeeding/Human Lactation & Infant Feeding -
Mohawk College
Post-Graduate, Perinatal Nursing - High Risk Obstetrics -
University of Moncton
Certificate, French Language and Literature