Patricia Wade
Director, Quality Improvement - Accreditation and Education Quality Improvement at McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Building Resilience
LinkedInJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Six Sigma Foundations
LinkedInJan, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Certified Perioperative Nurse in Canada: CPN(C)
Canadian Nurses AssociationApr, 2006- Sep, 2024
Experience
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McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Quality Improvement - Accreditation and Education Quality Improvement
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Oct 2018 - Present
The Office of Accreditation and Education Quality Improvement provides the general direction of all Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences quality assurance and quality improvement activities and processes, including accreditation, program evaluation and assessment of learners and teachers. The Office of Accreditation and Education Quality Improvement provides the general direction of all Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences quality assurance and quality improvement activities and processes, including accreditation, program evaluation and assessment of learners and teachers.
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Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conseillère en Développement Professionnel Continu (DPC)
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Jun 2013 - Oct 2018
In this role, I provided educational support to the 35 associations of medical specialists affiliated to the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec. Within this role, I conducted research to provide evidence-based educational tools and programs for continuing professional develop (CPD). I also represented the federation's interest in CPD projects at provincial and national level. In this role, I provided educational support to the 35 associations of medical specialists affiliated to the Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec. Within this role, I conducted research to provide evidence-based educational tools and programs for continuing professional develop (CPD). I also represented the federation's interest in CPD projects at provincial and national level.
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McGill University Health Centre
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Perioperative nursing educator-MUHC
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Jun 2012 - May 2013
As the educator, I am responsible for the development and implementation of perioperative nursing orientation and training programs. I also develop and implement evidence-based practice policies and procedures for best surgical care. I support and implement practice development initiatives for nurses and surgeons related to new surgical equipment. I participate in quality improvement initiatives in order to ensure practice standards are followed in the operating room and in medical reprocessing.
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Perioperative staff nurse
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Mar 2009 - Jun 2012
As a perioperative nurse, my role is to assess the surgical patient and implement the most appropriate nursing interventions to provide safe surgical care. Surgical assistance to surgeons and residents is also part of my responsibilities. Patient advocacy and ensuring a safe and sterile surgical environment are part of the perioperative nurse's role. Leadership, strong organizational skills, effective communication skills, and conflict management abilities are essential skills for perioperative nurses to ensure patient safety and OR efficiency. Show less
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Alberta Health Services
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant-Head Nurse in Neurosurgery
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May 2001 - Aug 2007
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, I was responsible for the assessment, evaluation, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the appropriate perioperative nursing care plan for pediatric patients who required surgery. My responsibilities included those of the staff nurse and: • The evaluation and development of the nursing competencies of my team members. • The regular maintenance of the surgical equipment. • The daily planning of the operative schedule. • The planning and conflict resolution of human resources in collaboration with the Head-Nurse. • The planning of financial resources and equipment purchases in collaboration with the Head Nurse. • The annual performance appraisals of nurses in my service. • Coordination of activities between the different surgical services, the medical sale representatives and with other disciplinary team members. Show less
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Centre universitaire de santé McGill | McGill University Health Centre
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Perioperative Nurse
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Jun 1999 - Jun 2001
As a perioperative nurse, my role is to assess the surgical patient and implement the most appropriate nursing interventions to provide safe surgical care. Surgical assistance to surgeons and residents is also part of my responsibilities. Patient advocacy and ensuring a safe and sterile surgical environment are part of the perioperative nurse's role. Leadership, strong organizational skills, effective communication skills, and conflict management abilities are essential skills for perioperative nurses to ensure patient safety and OR efficiency. Show less
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Education
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2010 - 2014
Athabasca University
Master's degree, Nursing (Teaching Focus) -
2021 - 2021
The McGill Executive Institute
Executive Development Course - Mini-MBA Cycle 1 (EDC-1), Business Administration and Management, General -
2002 - 2006
Athabasca University
Bachelor of nursing, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse -
1990 - 1995
Cégep Édouard-Montpetit
Technique Infirmière
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