Behind the Scenes of a Nurse

Even though that this was taken a year ago, I have been super busy to take holiday photos! But this does represent something for me. I went in 2019 ready to slay. New plans, new mindset, new everything. When you have plan to do bigger and better things, the hurdles become higher. Keep in mind that you already have obstacles of your own that need to be settled that cannot be neglected. In 2019, I slayed and got slayed. My potential was tested and will most likely continue to be tested. I've never been happier for a year to come to closing, however I've never felt for blessed with what I've learned and that has come my way. Being accountable and grateful has brought me many places and given me faith. To those who have been true, thank you. Happy New Year 💫 (at Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6v0jO1jiar/?igshid=1289xne6e7ayc

A throwback to a beautiful event hosted by @she_boldd @rl.eventsanddecor @rebecca.lombard @lombardscatering A great night of sharing amazing stories that inspire us all. Over my years of practice, I've heard several stories from my students, colleagues and patients about their uphill battles and I've learned a valuable lesson from all of them. Our stories of our past make us more resilient today and ready for the future. What's your story? #nurseeducator #nursesinspirenurses #nursingstudent #nursesofinstagram #nursing #nurses #nurseentrepreneur #nurse #inspiration #instanurse #nomadicnurse #montreal #mtl #bold #motivation (at Maddy K Atelier) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6N6SgjjI9d/?igshid=1i68pmskncdpt

#throwback to an amazing opportunity to be a part of the @popup2shop event! A grateful heart is a healthy heart ❤ #nursesinspirenurses #nursesofinstagram #nurseempowerment #nurses #nurselife #nurseentrepreneur #emergencyroom #emergencynurse #montreal #mtl #losangeles (at Palace Reception Hall) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5qwIWlJZhf/?igshid=d6xmcm7n3vp9

Trauma ER nurses can goss up too @3mlittmann @rebeccaiperez @gossclub @gossmagazine @goss.shop #nurseeducator #nursesinspirenurses #nursing #goss #nurses #nurseentrepreneur #nurse #trauma #emergencyroom #nurseeducator #nurseempowerment #montreal #montrealnurses #mtl #losangeles #resilientnurse (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5PVnROjI6b/?igshid=1otdxua0coy3d

#latergram Working night shifts means finding a place to sleep on your break. Every so often I have a hard time finding a place to sleep because, of course, everyone is looking for a place to sleep. As I thought as I hit the jackpot by sleeping down a silent abandoned hallway, I hear foot steps. As I pop up my head, no one was there and this was my view. Long story short, I didn't sleep there for long. Paranormal activity or sleep deprivation? Who here has had some experiences at work? #nurseentrepreneur #nurse #nurseempowerment #mtlnurselife #mtl #montreal #montrealnurses #empowerment #motivation #nurseeducator #nursingstudent #nursesofinstagram #nurses #nurselife #resilientnurse #losangeles #goalsetting #resources #inspiration #health #healthcare #montrealhealth #mtlhealth #mtlnurse #advocacy4nurses #nursehumor #nursingschool    #eventnurse #hospital (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4xo1D1j_jK/?igshid=xe8gem3nse7o

A very important thing I learned in life... trust your gut. That also goes for assessments on your patients and even the assessments that you make in life. One thing that society has difficult time with is being in tune with themselves before they're in tune with others. Take time to build your assessment skills whether it be nursing or life that way you can prove to yourself that you can trust your judgement and intuition when something is right or wrong. There is a reason why you're the expert. There is a reason why people rely on you. Because you're that damn great. #nurseentrepreneur #nurse #nurseempowerment #mtlnurselife #mtl #montreal #montrealnurses #empowerment #motivation #nurseeducator #nursingstudent #nursesofinstagram #nurses #nurselife #resilientnurse #losangeles #goalsetting #resources #inspiration #health #healthcare #montrealhealth #mtlhealth #mtlnurse #advocacy4nurses #nursehumor #nursingschool #rn #bscn   #eventnurse (at Downtown Montreal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4VBcytDOV-/?igshid=1dy6byw3th85q

Usually I would attend a @maddykatelier event but this one I chose to give back a little more. One thing that I strongly believe in is that the more you give back the more the world will give back to you. I chose to put my time towards volunteering for this great cause for the @muhcfoundation @cusm_muhc Breast Cancer Clinic because they have given back to the people matter to me in more ways than one. Gratitude is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and to give to others. 🙏🏽I am thankful that we have resources like the Breast Cancer Clinic @cusm_muhc to provide specialized care for the women who need it. 🙏🏽I am thankful for the people I have met that are willing to help me grow 🙏🏽I am thankful for working @cusm_muhc with such a great team 🙏🏽I am thankful to be a part of a great cause * * * nurseentrepreneur #nurse #nurseempowerment #mtlnurselife #mtl #montreal #montrealnurses #empowerment #motivation #nurseeducator #nursingstudent #nursesofinstagram #nurses #nurselife #resilientnurse #losangeles #goalsetting #resources #inspiration #health #healthcare #montrealhealth #mtlhealth #mtlnurse #advocacy4nurses #nursehumor #nursingschool #rn #bscn #eventnurse (at Ossiano) https://www.instagram.com/p/B34vZ5-joHa/?igshid=ltwlrndmyhd9

You want to know what I do for a living? You want to know what an everyday work day looks like for me? You want to know why I need to "take a minute"? You want to know why I want change for our health care system? You want to know why I became a nurse? We as the Canadian people deserve better. This photo represents what I see often enough when I come into work. It also represents an emergency room being used for its proper use. For EMERGENCIES. Our job as health care professionals is to care for all, but what "all" must consider is when to go to the emergency room. A method that we can care for our patients and their families is to educate. Educate on CPR. Educate on how to do First Aid. Educate on the resources provided. Educate on the uses of those resources. Educate on what is the use of the pharmacy, clinic and emergency room. But again, as much as we need to educate, we need to improve. @nomadicnurseagency Is designed to promote primary health care to prevent illness first. This can be innovative for health care to not only keep Canadians healthy but to cut costs in tertiary care such as being hospitalized. Let's bring health care home so that the emergency rooms can be used for its title. @justinpjtrudeau @ndpcanada @jagmeetsingh @greenpartyofcanadaofficial @helpinghandscanada DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT AN ACTUAL PICTURE OF WHERE I WORK. (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3XfpZzjCGc/?igshid=1d6pquu62fk5n

CARE FOR YOURSELF This is something that we can all relate too. How often to we give away but barely give to ourselves? As a nurse, its embedded in my DNA but I'm not the only one. When we are passionate about something whether it is a: 👩🏽‍⚕️Job 👪 Family 💫 Dream/Project 💎 and more! The time you make for your needs is just as valuable, if not more. Here are some tips to do on your PERSONAL time so you can be productive on your PASSION time 1. Read. Detach your mind from your surroundings with a good book that you can learn new things from. Keep in mind that this book should reflect on you as a person and something that you enjoy. You may just find some interesting information! 2. Proper sleep. We underestimate the value of sleep but it's how we recharge. There are so many techniques to help with sleep such as using scents, stop using electronics 1 hour before bed, black out blinds (night shift nurse's favorite) and more. With a proper REM cycle this can increase your energy throughout your day and make you more productive. 3. Reflect on the positive. Put the negative away from the day and be GRATEFUL. It's going to happen where you're going to contemplate about your day but embrace the good. You have worked hard in your day and the negative should be taken up on your passion time in a way to help you grow not go down the slope. 4. Exercise. Your health comes first. The more you exercise the more energy you develop. This makes your passion time more energetic and less brain fog with all of those endorphins to keep your mindset positive. @nomadicnurseagency * * * #nurseentrepreneur #nurse #nurseempowerment #mtlnurselife #mtl #montreal #montrealnurses #empowerment #motivation #nurseeducator #nursingstudent #nursesofinstagram #nurses #nurselife #resilientnurse #losangeles #goalsetting #resources #inspiration #health #healthcare #montrealhealth #mtlhealth #mtlnurse #advocacy4nurses #nursehumor #nursingschool #rn #bscn  #eventnurse (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/B21-FauDbVt/?igshid=ell8s4lhf3zm

STAY IN YOUR LANE Life brings you opportunities But are you smart and strong enough to say yes or no? Are you able to see the opportunities that are meant to help you grow or stay stagnant? What do I mean by stay in your lane? I have had numerous conversations with people about the importance on focusing on your own purpose and lately that conversation is on an all time high. So I want to take the time to advocate the importance on FOCUSING ON YOUR OWN SHIT. The more you stare at the person beside, in front, or behind you, you lose sight of the track and can steer off. Distraction is one thing where you can't have it happen for more than 3 seconds or even at all. But the more time you waste on other people that are bringing no benefit to you, the more you're no longer benefiting yourself. This is where you crash then you find yourself asking "why?". If you're strong and smart enough you'll be able to look yourself in the mirror and say that you messed up, and you'll also realize why you messed up too. Now if you're noticing something cool or different or something that can benefit you that's not in your lane and that somebody else is doing, ask questions. Approach the person and tell them that they are doing great and ask how you can be a part of it. If they let you in, it's meant to be. If they say no, then it's definitely not meant for you but you tried and your intention was for the good of you and the other person. Food for thought: You cannot control the decisions that others make and if those decisions don't have anything to do with you, why focus on them? What's that going to change in your life? Stay focused on your path and the best is yet to come. * * * #nurseentrepreneur #nurse #nurseempowerment #mtlnurselife #mtl #montreal #montrealnurses #empowerment #motivation #nurseeducator #nursingstudent #nursesofinstagram #nurses #nurselife #resilientnurse #losangeles #goalsetting #resources #inspiration #health #healthcare #montrealhealth #mtlhealth #mtlnurse #advocacy4nurses #nursehumor #nursingschool #rn #bscn #eventnurse (at K1 Speed Montreal) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ws7wmD94q/?igshid=1scjf1yx2tc4u

Never would I have thought that I could diversify nursing into a business. I have always seen myself as an emergency nurse and until this day, that's what I am. With the obstacles and growth I realized that I wanted more for myself and my career. Opening up @nomadicnurseagency has been a true blessing with so much support and it has only just begun. With the guidance of @chamounlegal with such excellent services and a platform that is meant for anyone @ladyboss.elitesociety created by @madame_s_mtl you can be rest assured that you will grow. I'm honored to be invited by @patriciachamoun11 to the memorable Lebanese Film Festival @lebanesefilmfestival_ca and be a part of such great culture and creativity. I met amazing people including @daniele_henkel who is an inspiration to women in business in Canada. Thank you for the beautiful soiree ❤ * * * #nurseentrepreneur #nurse #nurseempowerment #mtlnurselife #mtl #montreal #montrealnurses #empowerment #motivation #nurseeducator #nursingstudent #nursesofinstagram #nurses #nurselife #resilientnurse #losangeles #goalsetting #resources #inspiration #health #healthcare #montrealhealth #mtlhealth #mtlnurse #advocacy4nurses #nursehumor #nursingschool #rn #bscn #eventnurse (at Concordia University) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2fatwADl2Z/?igshid=1acfu8jltaqk6

🚨 Introducing @nomadicnurseagency 🚨 This has been a project that has been in the making for around a year and I'm pleased to announce the opening of my new company. The primary service that is offered is event emergency medical services with highly qualified nursing and medical staff, that's ready to take care of the lives in the party while you enjoy the life of the party. For more details, check out my Facebook page at Nomadic Nurse Agency or email at [email protected] * * * * * #nurseentrepreneur #nurse #nurseempowerment #mtlnurselife #mtl #montreal #montrealnurses #empowerment #motivation #nurseeducator #nursingstudent #nursesofinstagram #nurses #nurselife #resilientnurse #losangeles #goalsetting #resources #inspiration #health #healthcare #montrealhealth #mtlhealth #mtlnurse #advocacy4nurses #nursehumor #nursingschool #rn #bscn #eventnurse (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2AzUHVj9XZ/?igshid=q62186fl8284

This is the beginning to something new. Projects that have been sketching, Hard work that I've been putting, Energy that I've been giving. It all came down to this moment and more to come. One thing that I couldn't do without... being grateful. For the support, For the love, For the opportunity, For where I am today. * * * * * #nurseentrepreneur #nurse #nurseempowerment #mtlnurselife #mtl #montreal #montrealnurses #empowerment #motivation #nurseeducator #nursingstudent #nursesofinstagram #nurses #nurselife #resilientnurse #losangeles #goalsetting #resources #inspiration #health #healthcare #montrealhealth #mtlhealth #mtlnurse #advocacy4nurses #nursehumor #nursingschool #rn #bscn #eventnurse (at Maddy K Atelier) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1rdsPKDA2H/?igshid=qtqdv1t6r9ds

A partner in crime to help each other shine 💎 I'm honored to be around such amazing people and have the love and support from all that attended, the team and my partner ❤ A thank you isn't enough to describe my gratitude for you all. 🙏🏽 Thank you for believing in @madame_s_mtl and I 🙏🏽 Thank you for believing in this mission of @ladyboss.elitesociety 🙏🏽 Thank you for being a part of the opening of @nomadicnurseagency @dimarzioexperience @yumysip @klondike_steannes @muglam @rl.eventsanddecor @maddykatelier @auraproductionsmtl @djtantrik @davidstea @gigi_manuela @mjdancecompany @valfbuchanan @charlimage_photo @charlottemarie.beauty * * * * * #nurseentrepreneur #nurse #nurseempowerment #mtlnurselife #mtl #montreal #montrealnurses #empowerment #motivation #nurseeducator #nursingstudent #nursesofinstagram #nurses #nurselife #resilientnurse #losangeles #goalsetting #resources #inspiration #health #healthcare #montrealhealth #mtlhealth #mtlnurse #advocacy4nurses #nursehumor #nursingschool #rn #bscn #eventnurse #nomadicnurse (at Maddy K Atelier) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1expdijiLy/?igshid=1bhxmkwk6g2g

A partner in crime to help each other shine 💎 I'm so grateful to be around such amazing people last night. My heart is warmed with love and passion from everyone who attended, the team that made this event special and my partner in crime. 🙏🏽 A thank you isn't enough to describe my gratitude for everyone that was a part of this event. You all have a very special place in my heart. Thank you for believing in @madame_s_mtl and I, and in the mission @ladyboss.elitesociety ❤ * * * * * #nurseentrepreneur #nurse #nurseempowerment #mtlnurselife #mtl #montreal #montrealnurses #empowerment #motivation #nurseeducator #nursingstudent #nursesofinstagram #nurses #nurselife #resilientnurse #losangeles #goalsetting #resources #inspiration #health #healthcare #montrealhealth #mtlhealth #mtlnurse #advocacy4nurses #nursehumor #nursingschool #rn #bscn #eventnurse #nomadicnurse (at Maddy K Atelier) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ev5o3jHzu/?igshid=1tvu9vy9ssomx

Get out of your bubble 🧼 Go into the world,🌍 And show them what you got.💁🏽‍♀️ Connect, discuss and create. I met some great people last night and I can't wait for what's in store. * * * * * #nurseentrepreneur #nurse #nurseempowerment #mtlnurselife #mtl #montreal #montrealnurses #empowerment #motivation #nurseeducator #nursingstudent #nursesofinstagram #nurses #nurselife #resilientnurse #losangeles #goalsetting #resources #inspiration #health #healthcare #montrealhealth #mtlhealth #mtlnurse #advocacy4nurses #nursehumor #nursingschool #rn #bscn  #eventnurse (at L'Éloi) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1PObOZDfy1/?igshid=1cn49esxuuxgh

Find your purpose and thrive (at Montreal, Quebec) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1E-QWyjdSx/?igshid=g3g0prnfjaif