Marlene Bambao, Rn, BSc N
About Marlene Bambao, Rn, BSc N
Marlene Bambao is a Medical Adjudicator with over 15 years of experience in various healthcare sectors, currently serving the Government of Canada in Mississauga, Ontario. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Ryerson University and has specialized training in infectious diseases and legal nursing.
Work at Government of Canada
Marlene Bambao has been serving as a Medical Adjudicator (Nurse) at the Government of Canada since 2021. In this role, she is based in Mississauga, Ontario, where she reviews and analyzes client applications for Canada Pension Plan Disability benefits. Her responsibilities include applying her extensive knowledge of CPP legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure accurate adjudication of cases.
Education and Expertise
Marlene Bambao earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) from Ryerson University, completing her studies from 2002 to 2006. In addition to her degree, she holds certifications in Infectious Diseases and Infection Control, as well as a Legal Nurse Consultant certificate, both obtained from Pitt Community College in 2020. Her educational background supports her expertise in various healthcare areas, including case management and nursing.
Background
Marlene Bambao has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare sector, with a diverse background that includes roles in insurance, case management, and hospital acute care. Prior to her current position, she worked at various healthcare organizations, including the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) as a Nurse Consultant and at The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario as an Investigator.
Professional Experience
Before her current role, Marlene held several nursing positions. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Sykes Assistance Services Corporation for five months in 2011 and served as an Inpatient Nurse Case Manager at Vidant Medical Center from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she was a Hospital Case Manager at Central Community Care Access Centre from 2008 to 2011, where she gained significant experience in discharge planning and community care.
Communication Skills
In her role as a Medical Adjudicator, Marlene Bambao utilizes both written and oral communication skills regularly. Her ability to convey complex information clearly is essential for her responsibilities, which involve detailed analysis and review of client applications for disability benefits.