Deborah Delong
Nurse
Professional Information
Job Title :
Nurse
Areas of Treatment :
Rehab
Specialties :
Nurse
Hospital Affiliation :
Grand River Hospital
Practice Name :
Grand River Hospital
Location :
KITCHENER, CANADA
Practice Website :
http://www.grhosp.on.ca/
Years in Practice :
1989
Description of Practice :
I have worked most of my career in Rehab and find it challanging and rearding.
I have worked with people from all aspects of life and have learned to appreciated each individual as unique and valuable. I try to instill confidence and hope and nurse the.m back to their maximal potential, with pride
There is nothing more rewarding than watching a person get back their spirit and leave the hospital with pride and dignity.
Areas of Expertise :
22
Education/Degree :
Connestoga College
Year Graduated :
1989
Faculty Appointments :
- Precepts new nurses.
How do you try to make a difference in the lives of your patients?
Try to instill confidence and pride
Honors and Awards :
- Peer Recognition Award/Professionalism
What made you choose a career in nursing?
I always wanted to be a nurse or teacher. In my career, I do both. I hae mentored many student nurses through their consolodation, and teach my clents and families daily. I am constantly learning through my experiences and feel I made the right choice.
I am a lucky lady!
Research Interests :
Diabetes
Stroke
M.S
Guillian Barre Syndrome
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What motivates you at the start of each day?
Deborah is an optimist. She wakes up each day and tries to be the person she can be. She is willing to accept challanges as they come and learn and grow with them. She is fortunate to have a circle of good friends and family to support her and she knows she will support them in return.
Attributes Success To:
Deborah believes in human kindness, individuality, and personal care; respecting people's backgrounds with dignity.
Languages :
English
Place of Birth :
Sarnia, On
Gender :
female
Favorite Vacation Place :
Mexico, Antigua
Hobbies/Sports :
Spending Time with Grandchildren, Travellingbaking, gardening