Division Head: Dr. Thomas Forbes
Nurse Manager: Dorina Baston
Patient Care Coordinator: Steve Schuurman
Advanced Practice Nurse Educator: Miranda Hadzic
Physicians & Surgeons
Cardiovascular Hospitalist (MD)
Medical doctors who have special training in caring for patients with cardiovascular problems.
Vascular Surgeon
This is the doctor who operates on you.
Cardiovascular Surgery Fellows
Senior fellows train by working under the guidance of experienced cardiovascular surgeons.
Nursing
Charge Nurse
Charge nurses help with the flow of patients entering and leaving the unit.
Nurse Manager
Nurse managers are in charge of the unit and may be contacted by patients and their families, about any concerns not addressed by the bedside nurse or medical team.
Nurse Practitioners
Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with advanced training. They have a Master's degree and are certified as nurse practitioners. Our nurse practitioners have special training in vascular care. They may:
- Ask about your health history and do medical exams
- Order medicines and tests for you
- Talk to you about your test results
- Teach you about your condition and your care
- Help you and your family plan for going home
Nursing Students
UHN is a teaching hospital. All nursing students in the unit get close supervision from teachers and staff. Students will introduce themselves to you so that you know who they are.
Patient Care Coordinator (PCC)
The PCC helps the manager with patient care. The PCC can also be contacted with any concerns not addressed by the bedside nurse or medical team.
Registered Nurses
Our staff nurses have special skills in caring for patients with cardiovascular problems.
Health Professions
Occupational Therapists
Occupational therapists help you to be more independent. They help you with everyday activities like eating, dressing and bathing.
Pharmacists
Pharmacists give you information about the medicine you are taking. They also help to make sure you have the best medicine for you.
Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists work with you to improve your strength, balance and coordination.
Registered Dietitians
Dietitians help you learn about healthy eating and what to eat for a special heart diet.
Social Workers
Social workers help you and your family plan for going home. They can help you find services in the community. They also offer counselling to help you to cope.
Spiritual Care Professionals
Spiritual care providers support patients and families of all faiths.
Support
Patient Care Assistants (PCA)
Patient care assistants help you with your personal care needs, such as bathing and feeding. They are staff members trained by the hospital.
Ward Clerk
Ward clerks provide administrative support and are typically the first person who patients meet when arriving in the unit.
Learn more about
health care professional trainees at UHN.
