After 43 years of dedicated service at UHN, Nancy Marco Buckman is signing off.
Throughout her nursing career at
UHN's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, Nancy co-built and shaped the Electrophysiology (EP) program by establishing triage standards and mentoring generations of clinicians. Her contributions have left a lasting impact on cardiac care and will continue to long after her departure.
Nancy began her professional journey in Florida in 1980. Following her relocation to Canada, she joined UHN's Toronto General Hospital in 1983.
At
Toronto General, Nancy worked in the
Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit and
Coronary Intensive Care Unit before transitioning in 1996 to the cardiology unit, where she served as a care leader and quickly became recognized for her exceptional clinical judgment, leadership and unwavering commitment to patient care.
In 1998, Nancy joined the
Electrophysiology team as a nurse clinician, and, in 2009, she advanced into the role of nurse practitioner.
As a nurse clinician, Nancy played a foundational role in establishing the EP triage program. Her depth of experience, clinical insight, and thoughtful approach to systems-based care made her a critical and indispensable member of the EP team. The standards she set continue to guide triage processes and nursing practice within the program.
As a nurse practitioner, colleagues say Nancy's professionalism, dedication, and compassion profoundly shaped both patient care and team culture. She was involved in all aspects of the department, and her sustained commitment and exceptional service have been instrumental to the success and evolution of the EP program.
Over the years, Nancy has mentored and trained numerous nurse practitioners and has helped shape the inpatient training experience of countless electrophysiology trainees. Her influence is evident not only in the care delivered today, but in the clinical judgment, professionalism and values of those she has trained.
Nancy's meticulous attention to patient care, combined with her ability to balance detail-oriented decision making with a clear understanding of the broader clinical picture, has been invaluable.
Her career at UHN is one to be proud of — one that has positively influenced patients, learners and colleagues across generations. It represents a truly remarkable legacy.
In retirement, Nancy looks forward to spending time with her family, particularly her three sons and five grandchildren, who are her greatest joy and always bring a smile to her face. She also plans to enjoy well-deserved rest and relaxation, time with friends and travel.
Colleagues from the EP team, Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and UHN extend their warmest wishes for a fulfilling and joyful retirement. Nancy will be deeply missed.
