Sonia Mendez

Biography:

Sonia Mendez is a Clinical Nurse Educator for the Orthopaedic Surgery Inpatient Unit, Pre-operative Clinic and Post Anesthesia Care Unit at North York General Hospital. As part of the Professional Practice team, Sonia is committed to safe, quality and excellence in nursing practice. Significant contributions to nursing profession and patient care include co-lead of the Surgical Program for Accreditation 2021, redeployment education during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, and ongoing recruitment of new staff devising innovative education strategies and support. 

As a Clinical Nurse Educator for over 5 years earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ryerson University and a Master of Science in Nursing with specialization in Nursing Education from Aspen University, teaching and learning has been an integral part of my nursing professional career. A dedicated nursing leader highly regarded for collaboration and commitment to nursing care through evidence-based practice. Leverages strong communication and professional nursing practice to foster meaningful and trusting relationships with nurses, students, and the interprofessional team. Learner-centered leader, facilitator, and mentor who champions learner achievements while promoting a safe and positive learning environment who thrives in fast-paced, diverse, and research-oriented environment.

With extensive surgical nursing background for over 12 years, promotion of nursing education to improve nursing practice is a passion to foster confidence, knowledge, and skills among nurses and members of the interprofessional team. As a leader with a strong academic foundation for teaching, a commitment to improve nursing education delivery through innovative and creative strategies and foster integration of research-based knowledge through nursing excellence for optimal patient outcome.