Veronica Drozd, Rn, Bscn, Cic Email & Phone Number

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

- Infectious Disease Team- Responsible for case and contact management for Diseases of Public Health Significance- Responsible for respiratory outbreak management for high risk settings including congregate settings, retirement and long term care homes.

Simcoe, Ontario, Canada

- Responsible for case management and contact tracing for diseases of Public Health Significance including COVID-19. - Monitored, declared, and managed workplace outbreaks. - Effectively communicate program and public health information to partner organizations, the public, and leadership team.- Complete timely and accurate documentation while ensuring confidentiality and protection of individual client health information. - Transition to the school health team June 2022, providing support and comprehensive school health programming to elementary and secondary schools.- Health promotion focused approach to comprehensive school health, liaising with community partners and school staff to assess and appeal to the unique needs to each school.- Involved in policy and medical directive review as well updating, developing and adapting of educational resources.- Proficient computer and technology skills, including use of a variety of software applications including Microsoft Word and Excel, Salesforce (CCM, COVaxON), iPHIS, and FileHold.

Guelph, Ontario, Canada

- Supported COVID-19 pandemic response, primarily preparing vaccine and immunizing at clinics.- Performed health assessments and provided specific vaccine-related education.- Administered vaccinations to clients, as well as monitored for immediate adverse reactions post-immunization including anaphylaxis and syncope. - Completed timely and accurate documentation while ensuring confidentiality and protection of individual client health information.

Oshawa, Ontario

- Used evidence-informed practice and worked according to CNO standards and Lakeridge Health policies and procedures, to provide patient centered pre and post-operative nursing care for patients in urology, gynecology, gynecology/oncology, orthopedics, plastics, otolaryngology, and general surgery.- Provided competent care to acute and chronic medicine patients with a variety of diagnoses during seasonal surge, as well as provided care to patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 at an inpatient unit level.- Provided ongoing education and discharge information to patients and families pertaining to surgical recovery and chronic disease and lifestyle management, connecting them with hospital and community resources for support.

Bachelor’S Degree, Nursing Science

- Member of the Dean's Honour Roll and President’s Honour Roll

Linguistics

- Completed two years of the Bachelor of Arts (BA) program with a major in linguistics. - Active member in the student and academic.