Qualifications & Certifications
Layna's Portfolio
• Registered Nurse (BScN)
Active registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, no conditions. Active membership with CNA, AAN, CHNA, AHNA & CNPS.
• CC-PMH
Canadian Certification in Perinatal Mental Health
• CCHNC-C
Holistic Nurse, Nurse Coach & Consultant Certification
BLS Provider certification | Heart & Stroke
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Instructor certification | Canadian Pediatric Society
Continuing Education
A selection of training and courses I have completed
• Labour Support
• Spinning Babies® Foundational Workshop
• Obstetrical Nursing
• Periop 101: OB certification | Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses
• Holistic Nursing & Integrative Care in Canada
• Indigenous Awareness & Sensitivity
• Contemporary Challenges in Perinatal Care
• Hypertension in Pregnancy
• Iron Deficiency During Pregnancy
• Approaches to Sexually Transmitted Infections
• HPV-related Cancers & Counselling Best Practices
• Contraceptive Management in the Perimenopausal Patient
• Legal Issues in Obstetrics
• Protecting Patients from Sexual Abuse and Misconduct
• Fertility, Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technology Law in Alberta
• Perinatal Mental Health
• Compassionate Inquiry
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Trauma, Illness and Healing
• Navigating Trauma History & Attachment: Essential Skills for Perinatal Healthcare Providers
• Pregnancy & Infant Loss – Compassionate Care
• Birth Stories: Individuals with Diverse Needs
• Women’s Stories: Creating Meaning for Nursing Practice
• From Birth to Healing: The Power of Debriefing in Perinatal Trauma Care
• Creating Calm: Effective Strategies for Reducing Stress and Anxiety During Pregnancy
• Birth Plans: Women’s Experiences and Provider Engagement
• Fostering Leadership Skills in Young Parents
• Expanding Hope: Community of Practice
• Resilience Scale Masterclass
• Addressing Financial Worries as a Barrier to Health
• Perinatal Substance Use
• Mothering and Opioids: Addressing Stigma and Acting Collaboratively
• Universal Screening for Domestic Violence
• The Impact of Family Violence on Children and the Role of Health Care Providers in Recognizing and Reporting Abuse
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
• CACAC Transforming Practices: Breaking Silence, Building Safety
• Trauma Skills Institute: Collaborative Approaches to Combat Exploitation and Human Trafficking
• University of Calgary: Alberta Sexual Assault Course and Conference
• Canadian Fetal Health Surveillance and Advanced Fetal Monitoring
• Obstetrical Emergencies
• STORC, MoreOB and EMBRACE training
• Care of the Newborn
• Care of Newborns Prenatally Exposed to Opiates
• Breastfeeding: Level 1 and Level 2 certification
• Breastfeeding (18 hour course)
• Breastfeeding and Lactation Management: The Basics and Early Support
• Breastfeeding and Lactation Management: Challenges and Special Circumstances
• Breast-Related Pathologies and Clinical Management During Lactation
• A Mindful Approach to Infant Tongue-Tie Care
• The Critical First Week of Breastfeeding: Strategies for Increasing Infant Health & Equity
• Navigating Breastfeeding After Nighttime Birth
• Nurturing Late Preterm Infants: Feeding Strategies and Family Support
• A Transdisciplinary Approach to Breastfeeding Success
• Breastmilk Safe Management
• Safe Infant Sleep
• SafeCheck Advanced Food Safety Certification Program
• Nursing Across Jurisdictions
• Independent Practice
• Privacy and Confidentiality of Personal Health Information
• Virtual Health: Increasing Your Virtual Care Footprint
• Nurturing the Nurse: Bedside & Beyond
United In Our Community
Holistic Nurse, Nurse Coach & Consultant Support
Collaborate with me as we unite our community in health and wellness. Please reach out if you are hosting a community wellness event, I’d love to hear how we can partner together!
Collaboration may include workshops, seminars, retreats or ceremonies.
Small gatherings or large group events.
offerings
Nursing Services
You deserve a community of support to navigate life’s moments.
The changes, the challenges, and the new beginnings.
To be cared for in a way that is meaningful to you.
You aren’t meant to go through these moments alone.
Let’s ease the uncertainty, the worries, and the overwhelm.
I’m here to unite with you in health and wellness.
If you’re ready, let’s get started.
