Mike Slater
GI Nurse Practitioner
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Fernie, British ColumbiaMember since February 14, 2023
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About
I have been a hepatology NP for more than 10 years with some more recent experience in inflammatory bowel disease. I currently am working part time between 2 jobs in Fernie BC Canada and Calgary Alberta Canada. I love my work and the population I serve but am looking for new adventures and a consistent full time job.
Experience
Advanced Practice Nurse, East Kootenay Gastroenterology, Fernie, BC June 2014 – Present
- Manage care of a specialized patient population in the East Kootenay region.
- Consultation, treatment and education of gastroenterology and hepatology patients in the East Kootenays.
- Education of patients with various GI related health conditions including NAFLD, cirrhosis and IBD.
- Organize complex care of patients with advanced liver disease.
Nurse Practitioner (NP), Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, AB Oct 2010 – Jan 2014
Jan 2022 - Present- At the Calgary Liver unit, worked collaboratively with a team of Hepatologists and NPs to service
- patients in Southern Alberta.
- Member of the NP lead cirrhosis/general hepatology clinic and the care of 300-400 patients.
- Responsible for the operation of cirrhosis and paracentesis clinics.
- In conjunction with a multi-disciplinary healthcare team, diagnosed patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and organized cancer treatment.
- Responded to information requests from patients, doctors and other medical staff regarding patient care.
Nurse Practitioner (NP), Alberta Health Services, Lethbridge, AB Oct 2016-Oct 2021
- Developed and managed the Lethbridge outpatient liver clinic.
- Primary clinician for Hepatology patients in Lethbridge area.
- Developed strong relationships with organizations servicing marginalized patients in Southern Alberta to provide their primary Hepatology care.
- Associate Hepatology clinician with University of Calgary.
Nurse Practitioner (NP), Family Medical Centre, Lethbridge, AB Dec 2015 – October 2016
- Manage care of hepatology patients in Southern Alberta.
- Assessment, evaluation and treatment of hepatology patients.
- Educate patients on issues related to liver disease.
- Develop care plans and communicate on a regular basis with patients.
- Helped develop mobile liver clinic with Blood Tribe (Kainai First Nation).
