Toyin Isaac, licensed practical nurse lead

As lead for the licensed practical nurse team at St. Teresa Place, Toyin is a model of honesty, commitment and reliability. Staff and residents alike see her as trustworthy and a model of integrity. She continually demonstrates that she is disciplined and always honours her promises.

She’s shown immense integrity and commitment in a relationship she developed with a fairly difficult resident. After months of gaining her trust, Toyin became the only person the resident would allow to care for her. When the resident developed a wound, only Toyin could dress it. She monitors and photographs it, providing documentation that allows the interdisciplinary team to continue assessing the wound. Honouring the trust she’s earned, Toyin even drives to the site on days off to change the dressing. Eventually, the resident was persuaded to allow a wound specialist nurse to see the wound.

Thanks to their caring and trusting relationship, Toyin continued to make progress. When the resident’s doctor severed the relationship with the resident, Toyin worked hard to find another on-site doctor, then acted as a liaison between the two until a new relationship was established.

Toyin’s commitment and reliability inspires staff and residents. She has earned the trust of all who work and live at the site.