🩺 Professional Experience
2025–Present
Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre – Nurse Practitioner
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Provide primary care, mental health, and substance use treatment to male inmate population.
2024–Present
North Shore Urgent Primary Care Clinic – Family Nurse Practitioner
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Deliver walk-in, all-ages primary care to a diverse patient population.
2024–Present
Therapy Works BC – Nurse Practitioner
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Conduct neurodiversity assessments for ADHD in adults and children.
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Develop customized screening and assessment tools for program use.
2024
West Coast Adult ADHD Virtual Clinic – Nurse Practitioner
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Perform virtual mental health assessments for adult ADHD diagnosis and management.
2023–2024
Kamloops MHSU Complex Care Team & Outreach – Nurse Practitioner
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Provide primary care, mental health, and OAT services to street-entrenched and marginalized populations.
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Advocate for clients and collaborate with stakeholders to address healthcare disparities.
2022–Present
Tess Walde Nurse Practitioner Inc. – Nurse Practitioner
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Administer therapeutic neuromodulator injections for migraines, bruxism, and hyperhidrosis.
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Offer cosmetic aesthetic treatments including neuromodulators and hyaluronic acid fillers.
2018–2023
Urban Aboriginal Health Clinic & Outreach – Family Nurse Practitioner
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Deliver longitudinal primary care for chronic and acute conditions across all ages.
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Focus on culturally competent and trauma-informed care for Indigenous populations.
🎓 Education
2025–2027 Midwestern University – Doctor of Nursing Practice (in progress)
2021–2022 University of Toronto – Mental Health and Addictions for NPs Diploma
2016–2018 Athabasca University – Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner
2008–2010 Mount Royal University – Advanced Critical Care Nursing Diploma
2006–2009 Thompson Rivers University – Bachelor of Science in Nursing
📜 Certifications & Qualifications
2025 The Botox Course Academy – Hyaluronic Acid Filler Injection Certification
2024-2025 Evergreen Certifications – ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (CCSP)
2022-2024 BC Centre for Excellence – HIV Management Tier 1 & 2; PrEP/PEP Certification
2023 International Institute of Aesthetic Medicine – Therapeutic Neuromodulator Certification
2022 Pacific Training Institute for Facial Aesthetics – Cosmetic Neuromodulator Certification
2019 Society of Gynecologists of Canada – Medical Abortion Training Program
2018 BCCSU - Provincial Opioid Addictions Treatment Certification
🏥 Professional Affiliations
British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives – NP practicing status
Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance (CADDRA) – Active member
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia – Active member
Royal Inland Hospital Physicians Association – Associate privileges
Thompson Region Divisions of Family Practice (TRDFP) – Active member
🤝 Professional Service
2025 BCMHSUS Withdrawal Order Set Working Group – Current Member
2020–2024 Kamloops Integrated Community Collaboration – Past Member
2021–2023 Thompson-Cariboo Overdose Prevention Taskforce – Past Member
2021–2022 TRDFP Rapid Access Psychiatry Clinic Working Group – Past Member
2019–2020 Kamloops Perinatal Substance Use Collaboration – Past Member