Guylaine Gervais
About Guylaine Gervais
Guylaine Gervais is an Occupational Health Nurse with extensive experience in nursing and healthcare management. She has worked for the Government of Canada since 2015 and has held various nursing roles, including flight nurse and critical care nurse, over her career spanning several decades.
Occupational Health Nurse at Government of Canada
Guylaine Gervais has served as an Occupational Health Nurse at the Government of Canada since 2015. In this role, she focuses on promoting health and safety in the workplace, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and providing support to employees. Her experience in this position spans over nine years, during which she has contributed to various health initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise in Nursing
Guylaine Gervais holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from the University of Ottawa, where she studied from 1988 to 1992. She also completed an Emergency Medical Care Attendant Diploma at Algonquin College from 1986 to 1988. Additionally, she achieved a Certificate in Translation from Université de Saint Boniface, studying Language Interpretation and Translation from 2013 to 2016. Her educational background supports her diverse roles in healthcare and translation.
Background in Critical Care and Emergency Nursing
Guylaine Gervais has extensive experience in critical care and emergency nursing. She worked at the Centre universitaire de santé McGill as a Critical Care Nurse in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit from 1993 to 2003. Following this, she served as an Emergency Room RN at The Ottawa Hospital from 2007 to 2009. Her background includes working as a flight nurse for Sky Service Lifeguard air ambulance, where she provided care to Canadians injured abroad.
Management Experience in Healthcare
Gervais has acquired management experience as a Nurse Manager and Program Coordinator at CSSS Cavendish for 3.5 years. In this capacity, she oversaw nursing operations and coordinated healthcare programs, demonstrating her leadership skills and ability to manage healthcare teams effectively.
Certification and Specialization in Poison Information
While working at the Ontario Poison Center from 2009 to 2015, Guylaine Gervais became a certified Poison Information Specialist. This certification highlights her expertise in handling poison-related emergencies and providing critical information to healthcare professionals and the public.