About Suzanne Hare

I am a Registered Nurse with 42 years nursing experience encompassing both private and public hospitals, community colleges, private community based services and the  BC government.

This experience involves:

• Acute care nursing in Outpatient services, surgical  and emergency units.
• Working with seniors in hospital  and at home
• Nursing administration- human resources, teaching and supervising staff
• Nursing educator with Community colleges in NB and BC
• BC Community Coroner 
• Excluded Manager with Ministry of Labour in BC

In these work experiences it was necessary for me to be:

•  a skilled communicator with the ability to ensure clarity between the patient and /or client, the physician, other caregivers,and family
• an advocate for injured workers with care providers and payors
• Competent to review  medical records seeking clarity and consistency with what the client states was experienced and what was recorded
• Knowledgable to teach clients and family caregivers to provide, wound care, bowel/bladder care and manage prescribed medications
• Accountable to accurately report observations regarding conditions to the  physician and health representative ·        

I have lived experience with end of life care for a parent with cancer and later with an aging  parent with dementia.  

I am a volunteer in my community – I believe giving to my community enhances my life and provides ongoing education and life lessons.  I love cooking and sharing my bounty with friends and family. I have travelled and treasure my memories and experiences with different cultures and beliefs. 

I am authentic – I engage because I am curious and I care.