About Me

I am a Registered Nurse in British Columbia with over 20 years of experience spanning acute care, palliative home care, chronic disease management, and clinical education. My career has been a journey of evolving from bedside clinician to clinical leader and educator, driven by a deep sense of compassion and a constant curiosity about how to strengthen the healthcare system.

I currently work as a Clinical Resource Nurse with the Fraser Health Authority, supporting regional home and community care programs. In this role, I contribute to standardization of care coordination, education development, quality improvement, and the implementation of provincial health initiatives. I am also actively involved in research and policy development alongside professional practice leaders and clinical experts.

Previously, I served as a Clinical Practice Leader in Fraser Health Authority's Home and Community Care Program, where I discovered a passion for adult learning. I focused on staff development, clinical mentorship, operational excellence, and quality improvement. Earlier in my career, I worked as an RN Case Manager and Palliative Community Care Coordinator, providing holistic, client-centred care in home settings in British Columbia and Alberta.

Professional Identity & Values

My nursing philosophy centres on the whole person. Working in home and community care reshaped my understanding of nursing from a series of clinical tasks to a fundamental way of being with others. I believe empathy is not just a tool but a space I share with the client through care delivery. Whether I am troubleshooting complex central line access or guiding families through end-of-life planning, I view clinical competence as a moral commitment to honouring the dignity of each person.

In my educator role, I strive to bring together the heart, the head, and the hands of nursing as a human-centred profession. I value curiosity, self-directedness, and evidence-based practice, and I aim to foster these qualities in the nurses I support.

The nurse knows exactly why and when to do this, because he or she is tuned into the whole person as patient and because the nurse wants to provide comfort, to soothe in times of distress and sorrow.

Dr. Katherine Kolcaba ~ Comfort Theory

Purpose of This Portfolio

This ePortfolio captures my journey through my graduate studies program. Designed as a dynamic professional space, it brings together a collection of artifacts, reflections, and resources that reflect my growth and learning. I look forward to building this space as I progress through the program and continue developing as a nurse leader and educator.

Professional Organizations & Affiliations

British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) (https://www.bccnm.ca/) – Current practice licence holder
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) (https://www.cna-aiic.ca/) – Member
Fraser Health Authority (https://www.fraserhealth.ca/) – Current employer – Regional Home & Community Care Programs
Athabasca University (https://www.athabascau.ca/) – Master of Nursing student

Key Professional Obligations

Provide clinical expertise, consultation, and leadership to regional and local home health teams.
Develop and deliver education to implement evidence-based practice, health authority initiatives, and Ministry of Health directives.
Support quality improvement, risk management, and corrective action across home and community care programs.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including social prescribing partners, to optimize client-centred care delivery.
Participate in research and policy development to keep healthcare systems responsive and evidence-based.

Provincial Health Department

I work within the British Columbia Ministry of Health system. Fraser Health Authority is one of five regional health authorities in the province, serving communities from Burnaby to White Rock to Hope.

BC Ministry of Health: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/organizational-structure/ministries-organizations/ministries/health