Robert Fraser

Robert Fraser

Teaching Assistant at Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

Toronto, Canada Area

Current
  • Teaching Assistant at Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
  • isuma fellow at Health Strategy Innovation Cell
  • Multimedia Editor at Journal for Health Professions Education
Past
  • Valet at Northern Valet
  • Student Placement at Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario
  • Camp Counsellor at Ontario Pioneer Camp
  • Volunteer at Sisters of Charity - Calcutta India
  • Greens Keeper at Cedar Links Golf Centre
  • Teaching Assistant at Adult Learning Centre of Barrie
  • Personal Care Giver at Missionaries of Charity, Calcutta India
  • Gas Station Attendant at Superior Tire & Auto
Education
  • University of Toronto
  • Ryerson University
Connections
132 connections
Industry
Hospital & Health Care

Robert Fraser’s Summary

To put it simply, my personal life philosophy is this: learn more, and help others. I am passionately persuing my interest in making contributions to health care and nursing through research and innovation.

I am currently planning on attending the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto in Fall 2009. In the future I plan to work where I can make significant impact on practice, research and education in healthcare.

Robert Fraser’s Specialties:

Leadership, Collaboration, Nursing Education and Development, Podcasting, Social Media and Innovation


Robert Fraser’s Experience

  • Teaching Assistant

    Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing

    (Education Management industry)

    September 2009Present (3 months)

    - Teach introduction to nursing practice sections in nursing simulation lab

  • isuma fellow

    Health Strategy Innovation Cell

    (Hospital & Health Care industry)

    April 2009Present (8 months)

  • Multimedia Editor

    Journal for Health Professions Education

    (Higher Education industry)

    April 2009Present (8 months)

    Work with the journal to oversee multimedia submissions to journal, provide feedback and critic of submissions, plan and engage healthcare professionals to create multimedia submissions for the journal.

  • Research Analyst

    University Health Network

    (Non-Profit; Hospital & Health Care industry)

    April 2009Present (8 months)

    Working for the DeSouza Institute based out of Princess Margaret Hospital. Main responsibilities of the position include preparing Research Ethics Board submission, collaborating with the Institute's educators and IT/AV staff on social media tools potential uses and implementation.

  • Community Services Representitive

    Ryerson PFACS Committee

    (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

    September 2008Present (1 year 3 months)

    - Represent Faculty of Community Services Students opinion for grant funding
    - Attend committee meetings and review proposals
    - Contribute to key funding decisions for building the Ryerson Community

  • Nursing Student

    University Health Network Mult-Organ Transplant Unit

    (Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

    September 2008Present (1 year 3 months)

  • RNAO Interest Group Liaison

    Nursing Students of Ontario

    (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

    September 2008Present (1 year 3 months)

    - Initiate and maintain an open line of communication with Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) and their Interest Groups
    - Provide students across Ontario with opportunities and information about involvement with Interest Groups
    - Help students and Interest Groups collaborate on related initiatives and projects

  • Student Representitive

    RNAO Region 6 Executive

    (Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

    May 2008Present (1 year 7 months)

    - Participate in planning and organization of events for Regional Members ie. federal election form
    - Represent and advocate for Region 6 Students at RNAO Board Meetings
    - Promote involvement and participation of students in both Ryerson and Nursing events and initiatives

  • Official Delegate - Ryerson University

    Canadian Nursing Students' Association

    (Hospital & Health Care industry)

    April 2008Present (1 year 8 months)

    - Represent Ryerson Nursing Students to National Assembly
    - Manage group of 15 students involved in Spring and Summer planning activities
    - Contact stakeholders, and healthcare gatekeepers regarding health & healthcare issues in regards to their affect on nursing
    - Promote the values and objectives of the CNSA

  • Research Assistant

    D'Souza Centre

    (Hospital & Health Care industry)

    20082009 (1 year )

  • Summer Care Provider

    Southlake Regional Health Centre

    (Non-Profit; 1001-5000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

    May 2008September 2008 (5 months)

    - Assisting with client and familly care in Diagnostic Imaging
    - Working in Professional Practice
    - Updating Practice & Procedure Policy
    - Conduct audit of computer resources in staff areas
    - Theme analysis
    - Designing posters for educational offerings

  • Nursing Student - Counselor

    Hassle Free Men's Clinic

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)

    January 2008May 2008 (5 months)

    - Perform HIV Risk Assessment and Rapid Test
    - Provide sexual health education and health promotion
    - Counsel Clients that tested positive for HIV and refer to resources
    - Promote a positive environment for LGBTTTIQQ community
    - Document assessment and test results
    - Admit and triage clients
    - Perform telephone screening for HIV testing

  • Valet

    Northern Valet

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Automotive industry)

    September 2007May 2008 (9 months)

    Working contract locations or special events, handling customer greeting and automotive management. Handling petty cash, responsible for driving, and parking luxury vehicles while providing a high level of customer service.

  • Student Placement

    Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

    (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

    September 2007December 2007 (4 months)

    I worked in the Centre for Professional Nursing Excellence on Workshop and Curriculum Development.

  • Camp Counsellor

    Ontario Pioneer Camp

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Primary/Secondary Education industry)

    June 2007August 2007 (3 months)

    Working with young men (11-17) providing safe, fun, and active out door activities. Responsible for 5-6 individual campers at night, teaching activities to groups of up to 20 campers, as well as working 1 on 1 with differently able campers.

  • Volunteer

    Sisters of Charity - Calcutta India

    (Hospital & Health Care industry)

    May 2007June 2007 (2 months)

    • Used theory and critical thinking to meet client needs with changing level of material supplies
    • Worked with international and multidisciplinary group of volunteers providing palliative care

  • Greens Keeper

    Cedar Links Golf Centre

    (Hospitality industry)

    August 2004May 2006 (1 year 10 months)

    - Manage the majority of outdoor maintenance of golf course, reporting directly to the golf course owner
    - Work largely unsupervised to accomplish large and small projects around the golf course while continuing regular uptake

  • Teaching Assistant

    Adult Learning Centre of Barrie

    (Education Management industry)

    January 2005June 2005 (6 months)

    - Help with lessons and marking in Grade 11 Chemistry

  • Personal Care Giver

    Missionaries of Charity, Calcutta India

    (Hospital & Health Care industry)

    June 2004July 2004 (2 months)

    • Assisted with activities of daily living with physically abused and disabled children
    • Helped care for palliative adult males daily needs

  • Gas Station Attendant

    Superior Tire & Auto

    (Automotive industry)

    September 2001June 2004 (2 years 10 months)

    - Maintain petty cash and provide customer service


Robert Fraser’s Education

  • University of Toronto

    Master of Nursing , Nursing Administation , 20092011 (expected)

    2009/2010 Seymour Schulich Nursing Graduate Student Award

    Activities and Societies:
    Massey College - Junior Fellow
  • Ryerson University

    20042009


Additional Information

Robert Fraser’s Interests:

Continual growth. Increasing my abilities to learn, manage, organize, write, critically analyze, networking, workout, play guitar, talk with others and any other ways I can think better myself.

Robert Fraser’s Groups:

Canadian Nursing Students' Association
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario

  •    TakingITGlobal
  •    Manager Tools
  •    ExecuCare Professional Nurse Organization
  •    IMIA
  •    Health Care Informatics
  •    Health 2.0
  •    Medical professionals
  •    HealthCare Information Technology
  •    REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
  •    The Crumple It Up Innovation Network
  •    Nurse Oncology Education Program
  •    Emerging Leader Forum
  •    Toronto Global Health Interest Group
  •    CityEvents
  •    Continuous Innovation
  •    RIC Centre
  •    Health Management Technology

Robert Fraser’s Honors:

2008 -- Royal Bank of Canada Community Services Award
2007 -- Student Placement at NETNEP Conference
2006 – Golden Key Honours Society – Top 15% of University Program
2006 – Lieutenant Governor’s Award – For volunteering
2005 – Millennium Scholarship – For community involvement and leadership


Robert Fraser’s Contact Settings

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  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
  • job inquiries
  • expertise requests
  • getting back in touch

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