Leeann Whitney

Leeann Whitney

Director - Infectious Diseases, Environmental Health, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, OHS

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    High performing semi-retired, accepting contract work in health care field. Policy driven.

  • Education

    • Central Michigan University

      1989 - 1991
      MAEd Adult Education
    • Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne

      1977 - 1981
      BScN
    • Laurentian University - Huntington University

      1977 - 1981
      BScN Nursing
    • Central Michigan University

      1989 - 1991
      Masters Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • Experience

    • North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

      Sept 1996 - Jan 2010
      Director - Infectious Diseases, Environmental Health, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, OHS

      Senior Director reporting directly to Medical Officer of Health

    • Nipissing University

      Jan 2010 - Sept 2019

      Adjunct Faculty - teach courses in Leadership, Issues in Nursing, Community Health, Nursing Informatics, Nursing Theory, and Nursing Research for BScN program. Able to utilize distance education platforms, but prefer classroom face to face teaching environment. Facilitated and developed new delivery methods of Nursing Education Programs for BScN students: successfully developed business proposals for Accelerated BScN program to Senate, Scholar Practitioner Program, and RPN to BScN programs

      • Adjunct Professor

        Jan 2010 - Sept 2019
      • Coordinator for New and Emerging Nursing Programs

        Jan 2010 - Sept 2011
    • North Bay Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic

      Sept 2011 - Oct 2017
      Executive Director

      Guided the implementation of strategic priorities as directed by Board of Directors. Ensured the resources of the NBNPLC were aligned with Mission, Vision, Values and strategic goals. Ensured structures and systems were in place for the developement, review and recommendation of new programs, program expansion and program changes and or divestment. Developed and managed effective collaborative relationships with NBNPLC nurmerous stakeholders, both internal and external to meet clinical and operational objectives. Shared knowlegdge to enhance patient care and service delivery to ensure a culture of quality, safety, team work, accountability and transparency. Show less

    • Willing to do contract work

      Oct 2017 - Jun 2023
      Semi Retired
    • Association of Registered Nurses Prince Edward island

      Jan 2018 - May 2018
      Interim Coordinator of Regulatory Services

      Regulator for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in Prince Edward Island. Great experience in the world of regulation in Canada while they searched for a full time regulator.

    • North Bay Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic

      May 2018 - Apr 2019
      Project Manager

      Worked with a fabulous team to expand the current clinic to a new site of Nurse Practitioners, nurses, and case workers to offer primary health care clinical services in downtown North Bay -- specializing in mental health and addiction services.

    • North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

      Jan 2021 - Sept 2023
      • Vaccine Program

        Sept 2021 - Sept 2023
      • Clinical Manager

        Mar 2021 - Sept 2021
      • Covid 19 PHN - Case and contact tracer

        Jan 2021 - Mar 2021
    • Canadore College

      Sept 2023 - now
      • Accreditation Coordinator

        Jan 2025 - now
      • Professor

        Sept 2023 - Apr 2025
    • Alzheimer's Association®

      Sept 2024 - now
      Board Member
    • Canadian Mental Health Association

      Sept 2024 - now
      Board Member
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Best Practice Guideline Champion

      Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)
      Sept 2011
    • Best Practice Spotlight Organization

      Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)
      Oct 2015
    • IDEAS graduate

      Health Quality Ontario (HQO)
      Apr 2016
    • Primary Care Champion

      Health Quality Ontario (HQO)
      Sept 2013
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Leeann Whitney
      IDEAS 9 day Advanced Learning Program Graduate Continuing Professional Developement, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and Improving and Driving Excellence Across Sectors Mar 2016
    • Awarded to Leeann Whitney
      Primary Health Care Champion Health Quality Ontario Oct 2013
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Emergency response

      Issued by Canadian Red Cross
      Canadian Red CrossAssociated with Leeann Whitney
    • Member Board of Directors

      Issued by Canadian Mental Health Association on Sept 2024
      Canadian Mental Health AssociationAssociated with Leeann Whitney
    • Member Board of Directors

      Issued by Alzheimer's Association® on Sept 2024
      Alzheimer's Association®Associated with Leeann Whitney
    • Board Member

      Issued by Canadian Mental Health Association on Jun 2024
      Canadian Mental Health AssociationAssociated with Leeann Whitney
    • Disaster volunteer

      Issued by Canadian Red Cross on Oct 2020
      Canadian Red CrossAssociated with Leeann Whitney
    • Board Member

      Issued by Alzeimer’s Association on Jun 2024
      Alzeimer’s AssociationAssociated with Leeann Whitney
    • Board Member

      Issued by North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC) on May 2011
      North Bay Regional Health Centre (NBRHC)Associated with Leeann Whitney
    • Board Member

      Issued by One Kids Place on Sept 2000
      One Kids PlaceAssociated with Leeann Whitney
    • Vice Chair

      Issued by Community Health Nurses of Canada on Mar 2016
      Community Health Nurses of CanadaAssociated with Leeann Whitney