Christine Burgsma
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Experience
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Winterberry Family Medicine
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Nurse Practitioner
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Feb 2020 - Present
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London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Registered Nurse
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Apr 2014 - Feb 2020
Vascular and Cardiology Unit- Jan. 2016-Present: -Developed advanced critical thinking skills through both staff inquiry and self-directed research, therefore improving my evidence based practice. -Initiates hospital protocols in both emergency and non-emergency situations, demonstrating efficiency and control over the situation. -Independently monitors postoperative vascular patients. -Mentors nursing students during their clinical placements on the floor. -Obtained a certificate in cardiac monitoring -In-charge RN on a regular basis Thoracics, Burns and Plastics, Urology and ENT Surgical Care- April 2014-Dec. 2015 -Worked closely in joint efforts with fellow medical professionals to provide holistic patient-centered care. -Independently monitored postoperative patients, ensuring patient stability and safety. -Communicated information among the healthcare team making certain there was complete transparency in the plan of care for patients and their families. -Provided wound care using sterile and clean technique to promote effective healing. Show less
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Goderich Maitland Valley Medical Centre
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Goderich, Ont
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Nurse Practitioner
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
Work collaboratively with team members to provide holistic care to patients across their lifespan. Independently assess and diagnose patients in addition to delivering health teaching and preventative care, prenatal and well-baby care, and acute and chronic disease management. Practice within the full nurse practitioner scope with minimal assistance from the hiring physician. Work collaboratively with team members to provide holistic care to patients across their lifespan. Independently assess and diagnose patients in addition to delivering health teaching and preventative care, prenatal and well-baby care, and acute and chronic disease management. Practice within the full nurse practitioner scope with minimal assistance from the hiring physician.
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Community Living-Central Huron
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Registered Nurse, Respite Care Provider
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
-Cared for a child with Cerebral Palsy. Worked with the child’s family and the Huron Respite organization to optimize health. -Built a therapeutic relationship with client and family, administered medications. -Cared for a child with Cerebral Palsy. Worked with the child’s family and the Huron Respite organization to optimize health. -Built a therapeutic relationship with client and family, administered medications.
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Education
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Western University
Master's degree, Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner -
Western University
Bachelor's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse