Registered Nurse
The University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Canada
Julie Sawyer, RN, BScN (She/Her) • Care Facilitator • Division of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation • University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Work experience includes the post operative cardiac surgery ward, specialized care with post LVAD insertion and heart transplant patients. Passionate about patient education with a focus on transition from hospital to cardiovascular rehabilitation (CR). Currently involved with many quality initiatives to increase the enrollment of cardiac patients into cardiovascular rehabilitation programs, increase access to CR for margalinialzed populations with a focus on Nunavut, optimization of elective pre-surgery patients and post operative enhanced outcomes using the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery guidelines. Curenlty sits on the UOHI Inclusivity, Diversity , Equity & Accessability comitteee and Staff Engagment & Wellness. Is currenlty involved in implementation of the 2020 Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines at the UOHI as an Obesity Champion to address weight bias/stigma for adults living with obesity and health care providers.