Healthcare Navigator & Emergency Health Specialist

Serving the Cowichan Valley and Vancouver Island in person, and BC via Zoom

Christina is a multi-skilled healthcare professional with over 25 years of frontline experience as a Primary Care Paramedic, and Unit Chief with BC Emergency Health Services. With a diverse background encompassing emergency medicine, long-term community care, and public health administration, Christina brings a wide scope of knowledge to the patients and families she supports. She holds Primary Care Paramedic credentials from the Justice Institute of BC and Health Care Aide certification.

Drawing on decades of experience in acute and pre-hospital medical settings, Christina possesses a deep understanding of the healthcare system. She assists patients by facilitating smooth transfers to higher levels of care within hospital facilities, monitoring diagnostic services, and facilitating the effective use of community resources. She is highly skilled in collaborating with hospital personnel, allied healthcare professionals, and families to ensure that vital medical information is accurately recorded and comprehensive care is administered.

With a calm, approachable, and perceptive communication style, Christina excels at navigating challenging situations. She is known for dealing with difficulties head-on, adeptly de-escalating issues, and resolving them systematically. Having managed crisis intervention and critical incident debriefings throughout her career, Christina provides profound emotional support and practical guidance to individuals navigating stressful medical emergencies or complex rehabilitation processes. She coaches and teaches using practical, relatable examples, always adapting to the unique needs and backgrounds of those she supports.