Maryam K

Passionate community Health professional with over 20 years experiences in health promotion, protection, and disease prevention by providing high-quality services to meet diverse needs throughout the life span. Proficient in support, planning, and working collaboratively with other culturally diverse communities within the scope of CNO. Trilingual in English, Farsi (Persian) and Turkish.

Hospital Care Coordinator (Major Mackenzie Hospital) - Ontario Health at Home

(2025-02 - 2025-10)

• Consulting with patients on their health conditions and current treatment
• Educating patients on their conditions and discussing medication and treatment options
• Working with other health care professionals to devise a care plan for each patient
• Monitoring and evaluating patient progress
• Advocating on behalf of patients
• Collaborating on any necessary interventions
• Complying with health care regulations and ensuring patient confidentiality

Registered School & Home Care Nurse (Community Nurse) - S.R. T MED-STAFF Health Care

(2017-04)

• Provision of direct health care to multi exceptional children/youth also direct palliative and End of Life care with patients of all ages at homes
• Implement health care components of appeals decisions within required timelines
• Providing G-tube and tracheostomy care
• Providing wound care and maintaining supplies as needed
• Providing Peritoneal dialysis with advanced equipment as per specialist order for years
• Families' education and support, to promote client's optimal health and well being
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge base of pharmacological and non- pharmacological interventions for pain and symptom management
• Ensures patient services are tracked on time resulting in quick and continued access to therapy
• Serves as a member of the coordinated health team with collaborative efforts in clinic services
• Practice independently with no supervision and Self-directed at patient's home
• Utilizes relevant knowledge, skills and judgement in assessment, assist in making decisions
• Able to work with confidence and developing trust and influence at multiple levels
• Develop a health plan and health teaching for patients with disease in hepatology and gastroenterology areas
• Strongly maintains professionalism, and strict confidentiality with client's medical history
• Provides leadership in the development and evaluation of community (Home-school) health policies and programs
• provide continuous support for patients by utilizing impeccable nursing skills and available resources

Public Health Nurse, Remote (Liaison of 6-8 dedicated LTCs/RHs) - Toronto Public Health

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Investigated and managed multiple ongoing large and complex Covid-19, respiratory and enteric outbreaks within (LTCH and RH of up to 200 residents)
• Reviews relevant literature and interprets data (e.g., demographic profiles, epidemiological trends, service gaps, consumer attitudes) to recommend implementation, monitoring and evaluation strategies
• Responded to inquiries with the ability to resolves concerns in a very efficient and friendly manner
• Adapted with a track record of success during times of growth such as COVID-19, OB management
• Facilitated and takes minutes for OB and hosting outbreak preparedness meetings
• Navigated the timely enrollment of the residents into the Patient Support Program for some meds
• Development of processes and tools that monitor quality control for the public health
• Followed up Antiviral meds and vaccines within a specialty pharmacy for delivery to the facilities
• Conducted on-site visits at facilities to complete IPAC audits, and review challenges
• Reviewed residents' status and assists the facility to prepare documents for getting antiviral meds or vaccines by MOH coverage in the time of OB
• Demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including communication, innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and personal ownership
• Analyzed special skills including interpretation of regulation and legislation of facilities
• liaised and provided ongoing feedback of services to management based-on personal observations
• Participated in modifying/updating outbreak toolkits as per ministry guideline
• Provided clear, concise, and accurate documentation for investigation and education

Public Health Nurse, Remote (CDI in Case& contact, cluster, rapid action team) - Toronto Public Health

(2020-05 - 2022-01)

• Investigated and conducted numerous positive COVID-19 cases
• Utilized the provincial case and contact management (CCM) system for covid clients
• Demonstrated excellent organizational, time-management and multitasking skills
• Clarified control measures in workplaces to maintain health and safety
• Educated and influenced positive cases about isolation and RTW (return to work) as per guideline
• Worked with a high degree of autonomy to prevent illness, promote and protect the health in community
• Navigated all calls and concerns regarding transmission and limiting infection of facilities
• Organized exceptional skills with the ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, management, and other stakeholders
• inputted information into various electronic forms, with attention to detail and accuracy for recording data
• Consulted with manager and AMOH to support office setting health and well-being
• Promoted awareness of Toronto Public Health services and RH's Regulatory Authority
• Utilized evidence-informed research and best practices to guide program development
• Worked with a high degree of autonomy to prevent illness, promote and protect the health

Registered Practical Staff Nurse - Belmont House Nursing Home

(2016-04 - 2016-08)

• Ensured resident care is provided with established nursing standards
• interviewed residents and documented their medical history
• Provided routine care for residents based on their needs
• Performed basic head-to-toe assessment and documented in MED system
• Administered prescribed meds orally or by injection (IM, SQ)
• Assisted residents with daily hygiene and assessed skin care
• Reported adverse events/accidents such as patient fall by guidelines to the management
• Demonstrated clinical decision-making skills with an expertise in palliative pain and symptom management for end-of-life residents
• Developed therapeutic relationship with residents and families on resident dying hours
• Demonstrated knowledge of advance care planning and goals of care
• Collaborated with management, DOC, pharmacy and physicians directly to give the best care

Registered Staff Nurse, Cardiac Care Unit, Post Angioplasty - Iranian Hospital- Dubai

(2006 - 2012)

• Administered meds by oral, intravenously, by injection and through gastric tube
• Inserted Peripheral Intravenous catheter (IV) with aseptic technique
• Working within a Patient Support Programs in CCU to ensure recovery time is proper
• Set up and monitor medical equipment such as cardiac monitor, mechanical ventilator, oxygen delivery device, pressure line and transducer
• Collected specimens for lab tests by CVP or arterial line
• Assessed patient's pain level and sedation requirements
• Assessed medical documentation for report, timeliness and take appropriate action as guidance
• Assisted in Angio site removing and provided recovery care
• Prepared patients for Angiography& Angioplasty with procedure book reference

Clinical Unit Manager, ICU - Milad Hospital - IRAN

(2003-01 - 2006-12)

• Monitored and supervised staff on best practice
• Reviewed attendance reports while identifying any patterns of absence
• Assisted in the training of new staff nurses
• working within a Patient Support Programs to improve quality of care and medical service
• Assisted Education department with case studies and relevant topics
• Managed with Problem- solving, Conflict resolution and decision-making in a critical situation
• Documented and forwarded reports of workplace incidences to the appropriate department
• Assisted and recommended necessary and suitable equipment and resources
• Approved financial bonus to staff who had high quality of care to patient
• Participated on several internal committees (Quality, Occupational Health)
• Investigated any complaints from patient's families and escalated to DOC

Registered Charge Nurse, ICU - Milad Hospital - IRAN

(2000 - 2003)

• Evaluated patient's condition and administered treatment as per prescribed orders
• Provided constant support throughout recovery time such as extubating from ventilator
• Inserted Peripheral Intravenous catheter (IV) with aseptic technique
• Identified changes in any lab results and informed specialist urgently
• Completed paperwork necessary for patient transfer out of the ICU
• Maintained patient records in each shift and documented properly
• Prepared and administered treatment and monitor doses of medications

Nursing Educator, Practical Mentor - Moayeri Hospital - IRAN

(1998 - 2000)

• Trained and supported the PSW students to improve practice of care based on standards
• Coordinated training and coaching for PSW students
• Mentored students in class and in the clinical setting
• Assisted with the selection of clinical settings for the students
• Documented and graded students on their final practical demonstrates
• Provided feedback and assist students with critical thinking
• Taked leadership role in performance of health care to patients
• Guided and mentored students to follow policies and procedures

Post Graduate BScN, Registered Nurse - Nursing - Saint Xavier University (2017-01 - 2018-04)

Registered practical nursing Diploma - Nursing - Centennial College (2015-01 - 2016-08)

Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing - Medical Science University (1993-09 - 1997-09)