2017 BOARD ELECTION. Your Candidates

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1 2017 BOARD ELECTION Your Candidates

2 The Candidates NORMA BONNER, RN, DOHN Hamilton, Ontario Mohawk College Nursing Diploma Mohawk College Occupational Health Nurse Diploma McMaster University Healthcare Leadership and Management Certification Dofasco Occupational Health Nurse Dofasco Occupational Health Nurse, Lifestyle Resource Group Team Member ArcelorMittal Dofasco Team Leader Clinical Services, Lifestyle Resource Group Team Member 2014 Committee lead for application and award of Excellence Canada Healthy Workplace Gold Award and Bronze Level Mental Health at Work 2015 Committee lead for application and award of Excellence Canada Platinum Award for Excellence, Innovation and Wellness and Silver Level Mental Health at Work 2015 Committee lead for application and award of Excellence Canada Platinum Award for Excellence, Innovation and Wellness and Silver Level Mental Health at Work 2015 Co - Presenter Medical Marijuana OOHNA Conference 2016 Arcelor Mittal Dofasco Manager Integrated Health and Wellness Professional Affiliations College of Nurses Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association Previous Canadian Nurses Association Certification in Occupational Health Nursing I have enjoyed over 30 years of experience in Occupational Health Nursing in a unique setting which provides emergent care, proactive wellness programs and early intervention return to work programs. Throughout my career, I have worked as a frontline shift nurse, Team Leader and now as the Manager of our Medical Services, Disability Claims Management Team and our Wellness team. I pride myself in maintaining my ability to care for employees who may be injured in a workplace accident, need support when in emotional crisis or have interest in taking part in one of our Wellness programs. I believe by staying true to my roots as an Occupational Health Nurse supports my leadership capability, as does my desire for continual development. I have recently completed a certification in Healthcare Leadership and Management from McMaster University to expand in my management capability. I have been a member of OOHNA for the entirety of my career and feel that my experience and dedication to Occupational Health Nursing would be an asset to the board of directors. 2

3 AMY CONNELL, RN, BScN, COHN(C) Peterborough, Ontario BScN (Honors) Trent University (2005) Occupational Health Nursing Graduate Certificate with Distinction St. Lawrence College (2015) Certified Occupational Health Nurse Canadian Nurses Association (2016) Occupational Health Nurse, BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (formerly GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Canada Inc.) March 2012 present Occupational Health Nurse, GE Energy Canada, January 2009 March 2012 Staff Nurse, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Cardiac Care/ Medical Unit, June 2005 June 2010 Nursing Student Assistant (Federal Student Work Experience Program), Health Canada (FNIHB), April August in 2002 and 2003 Professional Affiliations and Community Involvement College of Nurses of Ontario COHN (C) Canadian Nurses Association RNAO ( ) Served as an active Board Member for a local non-profit church I wish to share a small part of my story with you and passion for Occupational Health Nursing. In 2009 I began an uncertain search for a career outside of acute care at the hospital. I was then hired to work at a busy industrial plant. I gained both interest and experience in this role. I changed positions to a new company in 2012 and now work in my own clinic covering two manufacturing sites. Occupational Health Nursing is a unique specialty, one that even many nurses know little about. I wish to promote our specialty in addition to gaining further experience and knowledge within the occupational health realm. Furthermore, I would like to help facilitate the sourcing and communication of the most up-to-date information to members regarding practice regulations and more. Thank you for your consideration. 3

4 LINDA M. DOAN, RN, COHN(C), COHN-S Beamsville, Ontario Mohawk College Occupational Health Nursing Diploma Canadian Certified Occupational Health Nurse-COHN-(C)-1994 to present U.S. Certified Occupational Health Nurse-Specialist-COHN-S-1995 to present Occupational Health Nurse Consultant to several small manufacturing plants under contract with EmployeeCare, Assure Health Management and Oncidium. My role included a wide variety of Occupational Health Services including auditing, writing policies and procedures, providing training, claims management, and cost containment to present - Samuel, Son and Co. Limited- Working with the Corporate Health, Safety and Environment Dept. my role encompasses management of Health and Safety issues specifically focusing on return to work, modified work, training and wellness promotion for each of Ontario's fourteen sites. Professional and Community Affiliations College of Nurses of Ontario Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association 1986-present Canadian Nurses Association American Board for Occupational Health Nurses In addition to the work experience outlined above, I am often praised for my loyalty and diligence when it comes to the commitments I make. One of Occupational Health Nursing's biggest challenges, in my opinion, is the feeling of isolation and having to work alone. Occupational Health Nurses are so fortunate to have OOHNA to support and guide us through our various challenges. I will use my energy and passion for Occupational Health to work for the Board and OOHNA to continue to provide OOHNA members with opportunities for networking and continuing education in our field of nursing. In my opinion, OOHNA needs to strengthen our relationships with Colleges and Universities and make Occupational Health an integral part of their nursing curriculum. Much of the current curriculum could be linked to Occupational Health but at this point it is not. OOHNA can help Colleges and Universities bridge this gap in their nursing education. It would be an honour and a privilege to serve on the Board of Directors for OOHNA, an organization I have been a proud member of since I cannot think of a better place for me to share my passion, vision, organizational and leadership skills. 4

5 OOHNA Member: 1990 onwards PATRICIA (Patti) GEOFFREY, RN, COHN-S, COHN(C) Toronto, Ontario St. Michael's Hospital School of Nursing 1974 Mohawk College/McMaster Occupational Health Programme 1992 University of Toronto, BA, Sociology Health Consultant with the City of Toronto, Employee Health and Rehabilitation current Occupational Health Nurse, Manager, Employee Health and Rehabilitation and EAP, TD Canada Trust Director Employee Health Programming, King's Health Centre Consultant to Extendicare Preceptor, Ryerson, Post RN Students In considering the honour of participating on the Board of Directors, it caused me to look back on my numerous years of experience to define exactly what I could bring to both the Board and the organization. I am a St. Michael's Diploma RN, BA. Wrote my COHN(C) in 1992 and am a Nurse Clinical Specialist with the American Board of Occupational Health Nurses. I volunteered for a number of years as President of TOHNA (Toronto Occupational Health Nurses Association). I served as Co-Chair of the Toronto OOHNA Conference with the lovely Elizabeth McGroarty; a number of Occupational Health Preceptorships; authored a number of articles for publication. A variety of employment experiences -- IPO lead for Public Offering at King's Health Centre. Programme Development and Facilitation for TDCanada Trust -- have always been enhanced by a solid relationship with OOHNA. I feel that now, with my experience and my eternal enthusiasm for the Occupational Health Nursing Profession, I am very happy about the possibility of learning more and sharing more. In bringing 'my brand' of excitement and joining all our experiences both nursing and business, promises to create a Board with "interesting times" ahead. Professional Associations: Member College of Nurses Ontario Member Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association present Co-Chair Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association Conference 2002 Member American Board of Occupational Health Nurses (Clinical Nurse Specialist) Member American Association of Occupational Health Nurses President UBIQUE Chapter of IODE (volunteer organization) 5

6 D. RUTH McKILLIP, RN, COHN(C) Toronto, Ontario Occupational Health Nursing & Safety Related Oncidium Health ; working as OHN in industrial/manufacturing facilities Campbell Soup Canada : OHN for Campbell Soup Canada-Disability Management STD/LTD/WSIB, Pulmonary Function Testing, Health/Fitness for duty Assessments, Bootcamp challenges, Wellness Within health & weight management challenges, monthly Wellness info boards; BScN student mentor, Heart & Stroke fitness challenge annually (spin bike competitions), sessions for all employees on STD/LTD management/heat-cold Stress/Hearing Conservation/Hot works; Blood Borne Pathogens Oncidium Health ; working as COHN in industrial/manufacturing facilities Change & Transition consultant- education on WSIB rules for heights/harnesses; WHMIS regulations; annual health fairs; consult to employees for health issues; General Electric Markham 2014 to present Disability Management STD/transition to LTD/WSIB, influenza vaccination program, monthly Health/wellness info display in cafeteria, quarterly arranging speakers for HealthAhead committee, chair Ergo/1 st Aid committees, run Healthy You Program/Weight Management Challenge, Coordinate with HealthAhead for health fairs, 5km walk/run/bbq annually, schedule bi-annual Mobileyez vision testing van visits Prime Knowledge Limited guest lecturer on ergonomics, hot/cold/radiation temperatures, personal protective equipment, medical assessment from 2006 to present Change & Transition Consulting (owner) 2011 to present -Occupational Health & Safety Consultant, training coordinator, counselling Registered Nurse Surgical Intensive Care Unit Capital Health, Halifax, Nova Scotia ; parttime health teaching on wound care products for 3M in all ICU s Transplant Coordinator, Nova Scotia Multi-Organ Transplant Program Transplant Coordinator, Multiple Organ Retrieval and Exchange Program Registered Nurse Toronto General Hospital- general surgery/trauma/surgical ICU, Transplant Donor Coordinator George Brown College Nursing Diploma 1987 Occupational Health & Safety Certification Ryerson University What years? Certified Occupational Health Nurse COHN(c) 2011 The Essentials of Occupational Health Safety and Disability Management- Prime Knowledge Courses taken for OHN: WSIB NEER Statement, Work Related Asthma, MOL webinar on Worker Health & Safety& Ergonomics Awareness for Industrial Workers, Pulmonary Function Testing, AODA training, Duty to Accommodate, Mental Health In the Workplace, Mental Health for PTSD/Depression Levels 1 & 2 with AAMET/The Tapping Solution (USA) OOHNA Member since 2004; OOHNA Conference attendance , Professional Affiliations College of Nurses of Ontario member 1987 to present Nova Scotia College of Nurses Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association 2004 to present Canadian Nurses Association present Canadian Transplant Association member and advocate; Team Transplant Dragon boat member Canadian Association of Transplantation member, Secretary, president-elect, president, past- president, Counsellor at large 6

7 It is my privilege to submit my name for your consideration to support and serve on the Board of the Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association in its continued evolution. I trained as a Legal Secretary out of high school and then took distant education classes to upgrade my science courses before applying for the Diploma Nursing course. I have worked in general surgery/trauma/surgical ICU, Transplant Donor Coordinator before becoming an occupational health nurse in Through my career as a transplant donor coordinator I had to work independently and as part of an intricate team. It provided me the knowledge and skills to work in high stress situations and use my critical thinking in various situations. As an Occupational Health Nurse, I have found that these were transferrable skills. I would like to assist new OHNs expand their education and knowledge base to become a specialist in a field that is growing every year. By being a member of OOHNA and having a network of OHNs I have been able to share/collaborate with others and pay it forward from the OHNs that did this for me. At the last conference and by newsletters sent to the members, the President of the organization has stressed the decline in membership. I feel very strongly that OOHNA is a leader in influencing the image and growth of occupational health nursing. I would like to aid in promoting the growth of the Occupational Health Nursing field and the Association by holding a position on the Board of Directors. By assisting in promotion and implementation of new ideas to increase the visibility of OOHNA to new nurses, nursing schools, nurses looking for a change in career and to the working world - we will not only benefit by increasing membership of the Association but also introduce Occupational Health to new Nurses. I would like to share my expertise in the various occupational health areas that I have experienced and support and mentor new occupational health nurses. I would like to assist with the collaboration in the organization to provide information, educational opportunities and resources to practice as an occupational health nurse. 7

8 ALBERTA PICHÉ, RN, BSCN, COHN(C) Kitchener, Ontario Diploma in Nursing Cambrian College, Sudbury, Ontario, 1974 Bachelor of Science of Nursing University of Western Ontario, 1986 Nursing Unit Administration Diploma, Ontario Hospital Association, 1982 Canadian Certification in Occupational Health Nursing Disability Management Certificate University of Fredericton Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (Kitchener) Nurse Case Manager/Nurse Consultant Pace Consulting Group Inc. (Kitchener) Associate Occupational Health Consultant/Trainer Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology (Waterloo/Wellington Region) Associate Faculty Health Sciences/Community Division Part time Piller s Sausages and Delicatessens Ltd. (Waterloo) Occupational Health Nurse Part-time Kuntz Electroplating Inc. (Kitchener) Occupational Health Nurse-Full-time Cosma Int l Inc., Division of Magna Int l (Brampton) Occupational Health Nurse Consultant, administrator of OH services at five geographic locations in Southern Ontario Victorian Order of Nurses (Waterloo-Wellington Region) Community Health Nurse-Regular Part-time University of Western Ontario Full time post RN-BScN student J.M. Schneider & Budd Automotive Inc. (Kitchener) Employee Health Nurse-Seasonal K-W Hospital (now Grand River Hospital) Kitchener Nurse Manager Hemodialysis Unit Laurentian Hospital, (formerly SJH.), Sudbury Staff Nurse Renal Dialysis Unit St. Joseph's Hospital, Sudbury Staff Nurse Intensive and Coronary Care Unit 8

9 Professional Affiliations Registered Nurse, College of Nurses Ontario Occupational Health Nurse Member Distinguished Member of the of the Registered Nurses Association Quarter Century Club 1995 Occupational Health Nurses Association Outstanding Achievement Award 1996 Associate Faculty Team Teaching Recognition Award, Published Works and Speaking Engagements Piché, A. (1994). Case management of the injured worker. Journal of the Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association, Ranney, D. & Piché, A. (1997). Workplace management of the injured worker. Chronic musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace ( ). Toronto: W.B. Saunders Company. Piché, A. (1998). Practical ways to reduce employee absenteeism. Advocate-Chamber of Commerce of Kitchener-Waterloo pg. 10 Addressed the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) nurse consultants, managers and executive members in a speech delivered in recognition of Nurses Week 2013 Presented the Role of the Nurse Consultant on the High Impact Team at the (WSIB) Nurse Consultant new hire orientation 2013 Contributed remarks in the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board s application for inclusion in the Canada s top 100 Employers project Presented to (WSIB) Eligibility Adjudicators the principles and processes associated with the new low back program of care initiative Delivered refresher sessions on the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Drug Formulary to the service delivery team.2008 Presented to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board operations service delivery team the process of Nurse Case Manager referrals in a non- case managed claim Committee member of an ad hoc committee that developed a resource binder for the (WSIB) Service Delivery Team to apply when making a nurse consultant referral for non-case managed claims. Committee member and presenter while on the WSIB Nurse Case Manager Journal Club. Fundraising and publicity completed for a successful Downtown Neighbourhood Alliance Co-ordinated with the Waterloo Region Health Unit a workshop sponsored by the Waterloo Regional Workplace Health Network Workshop title: Promoting a Healthy Work Environment. Co-facilitated the Safe Communities Incentive Program (SCIP) a community based program sponsored by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board. Participated in the 2005 Skills Ontario Event and assisted at the elementary workshop, teacher resource and exhibit. Organized events while a committee member of the Golden Triangle Steering Committee to improve the community s awareness of Canadian Occupational Health and Safety week. The committee members published media kits to promote to the media. Strong Start Volunteer Coach for the Letters, Sounds, and Words Program, Strong Start is a reading program for children K-Gr. 3 9

10 I am an accomplished Occupational Health Nurse with experience practicing in a variety of roles and settings. My background draws on beliefs founded from a traditional but progressive professional practice utilizing a multi-faceted approach. I believe that the Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association represents us as a whole. If elected I am ready to lend my applied nursing knowledge and experience to the Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association (OOHNA) Board of Directors. I bring to the Board of Directors my team spirit, an ability to recognize the challenges facing the membership and a responsibility towards OOHNA as an Association to remain sustainable. 10

11 NORMA SEGRETO, RN, COHN(C) Oakville, Ontario Certified Occupational Health Nurse, COHN(C) Occupational Health Nursing Certificate Program, Mohawk College, Hamilton Emergency Nursing Certificate Program, Humber College, Toronto Registered Nurse Diploma, George Brown College, Toronto Occupational Health Nurse (1998-present) at E.I.DuPont Canada, Responsible for consulting with and providing advice to the various businesses, line managers, and Human Resources in employees case management issues. Collaborate with Safety, Health and Environment and employees to identify safety problems, potential health hazards and develop solutions. Utilize the nursing process (assess, plan, implement and evaluate) to improve the health and productivity of employees. Responsible for wellness programming, health surveillance, fitness for duty and return to work programs. Participates in task teams e.g. ergonomics, emergency response team, occupational health& safety, wellness, etc. Occupational Health & Safety Nurse, Cintas (Etobicoke location) Canada Occupational Health & Safety Nurse Kodak Canada Emergency Staff Nurse at Milton District Hospital, Milton Ontario Staff Nurse, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto Ontario Professional Affiliations and Community Member - Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association Member College of Nurses of Ontario Preceptor with Ryerson University Collaborative Nursing Program students Member & Volunteer, St. Matthews Church, Oakville Ontario Past board member Erin Oak Children Treatment Center, Mississauga Ontario My career as an Occupational Health has provided me with a wealth of valuable expertise and knowledge to round out my years of nursing. It is my belief each person can be a healthy, productive and valuable employee in the workplace. The word disability clearly has ability in it. The Occupational Health Nurse has the advantage and best opportunity to educate and provide awareness, with tools, resources, etc. to enable employees to be healthy while at work and outside of work. If elected to the board, I will be an active director working to ensure that the board continues to advance and promote the value add that OHN s bring to employees at the workplace and business offices. The specialty of Occupational Health Nursing is a valuable resource for the promotion of employee s health, safety and wellbeing. I will continue to advocate and promote this professional nursing specialty to attract others to meet the ongoing changes and challenges in the workplace. 11

12 SAYANISA SUTHANTHIRAKARAN (Nisa Karan), RN, BSCN, OHN Waterloo, Ontario Bachelors of Science in Nursing - Ryerson University Additional continuing education/certifications from Conestoga College, Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences and Ryerson University I have several years of experience in Occupational Health as well as Public Health in various Settings. I have worked in communicable disease control with the municipality; and have worked in several disability management positions for major insurance companies. For the past two years I have been working with a national occupational health nursing organization by the name of Wellpoint Health where I have served multiple realms of manufacturing including motor manufacturing. Professional Affiliations I am a member of the College of nurses of Ontario in Good Standing as well as the Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association. Over the years, I have held many leadership positions including those that contribute to the development of nursing students. I was the former President of Ryerson s Inter-Professional Student Educators (RISE), I have presented at many workshops and seminars as well as national conferences. I have held over a dozen leadership positions with Ryerson University as well as Centennial College and have travelled across Ontario as a delegate for Conference such as the Canadian Undergraduate Conference on Healthcare, Canadian National Community Health Nursing Conferences, and the Occupational Health Nurses Conference to name a few. Currently I am the employee Co-Chair of WellPoint s Joint Health and Safety Committee as well as a member of their Health and Wellness Committee. Ultimately, my goal as a member of the Occupational Health Nurses Association is to bring forth my leadership skills to enhance change and innovation. The workforce is something that cannot be avoided and worker health is a topic that remains minimal. A healthy workforce contributes to optimal productivity. Working is a huge part of a person s life, ensuring a worker is healthy will improve their quality of life overall; this is the essence of nursing yet the topic of workers health is commonly dismissed. What I have noticed over the years especially as a person who is very engaged in mentoring up and coming nurses, is that Occupational Health Nursing is a field of nursing that remains unnoticed. Many people only know the surface of Occupational Health Nursing, and have yet to realize the true importance of it. What is even more critical is to note that nurses take care of people but in order for those people to be taken care of by our nurses, our nurses need to be healthy themselves; both physically and mentally. My goal is to ensure that the voices of the nurses who are apart of OOHNA are heard. To ensure each concern it addressed, and to ensure a plan is put into place to foster continuous support of our own nurses. My goal is to ensure that continuing education for our nurses is available and to place importance on support and mentorship. By using an upstream approach, my goal is to identify the needs of our occupational nurses and fill in those gaps; whether it is their own health or if it s the needs of their clients. My goal, as a member of the board of directors is also to focus on the organizations ability to bleed into the minds of the younger generation. Not only utilize my knowledge and leadership skills to improve the organizations current position but also to encourage the up and coming generation to learn more about the field, participate, and ensure Occupational Health Nursing continues to hold its strong position in the Nursing world as a whole. My goal is to build healthy partnerships, not only with those already in the field to continue their growth but within institutions that house the minds of the future generation. 12

13 KAREN WATSON, RN, BScN, COHN(C), CRSP Windsor, Ontario Bachelor of Health Science in Nursing, Charles Sturt University, 2001 COHN(C), Certified Occupational Health Nurse, Canada, 1999 CRSP, Canadian Registered Safety Professional, 1999 Occupational Health & Safety Program, St. Clair College, 1996 Diploma Nursing, St. Clair College, 1984 Employee Health Coordinator, Windsor Regional Hospital, 2001-present Employee Health Specialist, Casino Windsor, Staff /Charge Nurse, Orthopaedics, Hotel-Dieu-Grace Hospital, Professional Affiliations and Community Involvement Member College of Nurses Member Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association, 1997-present Member - Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, 1999-present Member - Essex County Occupational Health Nurses Association, Member - Board of Directors, Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association Member Past President, Ontario Occupational Health Nurses Association Member Board of Directors, Teutonia Soccer Club, Member - Student Advisory Council, Secretary, Belle River Public School, Member - Board of Directors, Belle River Minor Soccer Association, To promote awareness of our profession, OOHNA has developed marketing tools to communicate with employers the many benefits of investing in OHNs. Learning opportunities facilitated through OOHNA also assist us to deliver quality services to achieve a healthy and safe workplace. These endeavors are significant to the growth of our profession and we need to continue to advocate the importance of our role and scope of practice in the business environment and government. We also need to continue with collaborative relationships with colleges, universities and high schools to support strategies for new recruitment and educational opportunities especially as experienced OHNs begin to retire. We need to continue to advocate the professional development of the OOHNA membership and support networking, mentorship, marketing strategies and continuing education opportunities. It was an honour to serve the OOHNA membership as a previous member of the Board of Directors and as a past President. It was an invaluable opportunity to represent you and I would welcome the prospect to once again serve the membership on the Board of Directors. 13