Past de Souza APN Clinical Fellowships

Clinical Role at the Time of the Designation

Type of Institution, City

Project Title (de Souza Nurse Designation)

Objectives

Location of Clinical Fellowship

APN Educator

Acute Care Hospital, G.T.A.

To enhance knowledge in gerontology and end-of-life care; To understand issues around death and dying, how the topic of advance directives is brought forth in LTC; challenges when the topic of advance directive and/or code status is expressed in LTC
To explore educational and practical programs in place for nurses and PSWs; andservices and care programs for the aging population
To assess the facilitators and barriers in bed side reporting and to recommend changes in clinical practice

Geriatric In-Patient Unit, General In-Patient Unit

Manager of Oncology Program

Acute Care Hospital, G.T.A.

To gain knowledge and expertise in the management of febrile neutropenia
To develop an order set and associated documents for neutropenia early identification and care pathway
To incorporate the pathway into current patient documentation
To carry out staff education on the new clinical pathway

Emergency Room and Inpatient Unit

Nurse Educator

Acute Care Hospital, G.T.A.

To develop supportive resources (algorithm and brochures) for patients and families to improve their understanding of CPR – harms and benefits and DNR.
To help support patient and family involvement in decision-making/ planning for end-of-life care; and reduce conflicts between patients and family members.
To develop resources and provide training to assist providers to better understand the patient experience/ situation and enhance their capacity to discuss CPR

Palliative Care Unit