Senator Norman Paterson Award

I became a nurse because I have always been passionate about helping others and making a difference in people’s lives. My journey in healthcare began over two decades ago, starting as a Registered Nurse, and I spent 18 years in this role before becoming a Nurse Practitioner. I have dedicated the last five years to working as a Nurse Practitioner in the Intensive Care and High Acuity Care Units at Surrey Memorial Hospital. 

My work in critical care has been both challenging and rewarding. Every day, I collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals to provide the best possible care to critically ill patients. My focus is not just on immediate medical needs but also on the long-term recovery and well-being of our patients, which is why I’m deeply involved in research on intensive care survivorship and am now pursuing my PhD in Nursing with a research focus on improving team dynamics as a way of improving patient outcomes. 

In addition to my clinical work, I have taken on roles that allow me to support and educate the next generation of nurses. As a part-time faculty member at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, I enjoy teaching and mentoring students in critical care nursing. I have also served as a national leader as the president of the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses. 

Throughout my career, I have been driven by a commitment to excellence in patient care, continuous learning, and the advancement of nursing practice. I believe in the power of compassionate, evidence-based care to improve outcomes and enhance the lives of those we serve.