Jennifer Desmond

Nursing professional with 25+ years of achievement in hospital and community settings. Resourceful, organized and efficient; strong patient advocate; democratic leader. Demonstrated passionate and creative approach to the promotion of health and wellness and the nursing profession. Track record in primary care, leadership, public speaking and program development. Clinical Instructor.

• Provided hospital nursing care and support to patients in cardiac rehabilitation, inpatient surgery, inpatient rehabilitation and medical units.
• Community Visiting Nurse – Picc Lines, CADD Pumps, wound care, IV therapy, Peritoneal Dialysis, Diabetic education & care. Palliative care and more.
• Educated patients about medications, natural therapies and procedures for surgery.
• Preceptorship for inpatient surgical nursing students and new hires. Charge nurse inpatient surgery.
• Nursing Educator / Education to individuals throughout the life span.
• Provided nursing advocacy for abuse women in the community as a volunteer nurse.
• Vaccinated students as part of the Hepatitis B Immunization Clinic.
• Teaching Assistant in Clinical Nursing Lab for Years 2 and 4 nursing students.
• Nursing Ambassador for “Team up with Nursing Campaign”, developed and implemented impact-driven nursing career presentations to large audiences of Grades 7 through 9 students to promote the nursing profession.
• Developed and conducted wellness programs and retreats to community organizations, churches, schools and women groups promoting holistic health to foster body, mind and spirit integration.
• Volunteer at nonprofit organization specializing in women's health and wellness in the community.

• Bachelor of Science Degree: Nursing

  Toronto Metropolitan University - Toronto

• Clinical Educators Certificate

  Michener Institute of Education - Toronto

• Leadership and Management for Nurses

  Ryerson University - Toronto

• Parish Nurse Certificate

  McMaster Divinity College / Parish Nurse Institute - Hamilton

• Registered Nurse Diploma

  Humber College - Toronto