My name is Brittany Weise, I am a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Over the past decade I have had the privilege to work with many diverse teams throughout the province of Alberta. From prehospital, remote and rural to tertiary and high-performance critical care.

As an actively working frontline nurse, I am keenly aware of the potential barriers to education and training that exist, especially in rural settings. I am passionate about facilitating realistic resuscitation simulation and educational opportunities - such as the ACTN Annual Symposium - for frontline healthcare teams. Educational opportunities should be designed to enhance emergency medical care with the precision and efficiency that every healthcare professional seeks.

I aspire to provide learning and development opportunities that integrate the latest technology and upcoming science and protocols, ensuring that you can provide lifesaving interventions with confidence.

One of my passions is in your education is equipping yourself and your team with the tools necessary to improve patient outcomes and increase survival rates in critical care scenarios.

Brittany Weise, BScN, RN

STARS, UAH Burns/Critical Care, UAH/Stollery ER

CRNA #94597

Anna completed her BScN degree through the University of Alberta. She started in the Emergency Department at the University of Alberta Hospital in 2021 as a service worker and is now working as an RN. Anna values the importance of mentoring and collaboration, taking pride in supporting fellow new nurses, sharing knowledge, and fostering a positive team dynamic in the high-pressure emergency environment.

Motivated by a growing interest in the full spectrum of trauma care, Anna is now working toward expanding her skills into perioperative nursing, with a special focus on trauma surgery. Her goal is to be part of the patient's journey from the moment they arrive in the emergency department to the operating room—contributing to life-saving care at various stages.  Anna is committed to blending her passion for trauma care with a strong desire to keep learning and helping others do the same.

In her spare time, Anna enjoys camping, bird watching and running long distances!

Anna Ferradas, BScN, RN

Stollery Children’s Hospital OR

CRNA #143056 

Amanda completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Alberta in 2010.  As a registered nurse she worked on the University Hospital transplant ward.  Amanda completed in Master of Nursing - Adult Nurse Practitioner at the University of Alberta in 2016. 

Her first NP position was with the Royal Alexandra Hospital neurosurgery team. This was her first experience caring for trauma patients and where she developed an interest in the management of patients with traumatic brain injuries. 

In 2020 she joined the Royal Alexandra Hospital trauma service, where she enjoys managing the complexity of polytrauma patients and working with the diverse group of physician, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members that provide trauma care. 

Amanda continues to have a keen interest in traumatic brain injuries as well as an interest in preventing venous thromboembolisms in trauma patients and the development of nurse practitioner students.  

Amanda Klooster, BScN, MN, NP

Royal Alexandra Hospital Trauma Nurse Practitioner 

CRNA #90929

Farrel Bryenton, NP, BScN, RN

Lucere Skin, UAH/Stollery ER

CRNA #105252

Lindsay is a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator in the Adult Operating Room at the University of Alberta Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Centre. With 16 years of OR experience - 14 of them at UAH - she has been a key member of the surgical team, including extensive work on night shifts, trauma cases, and as part of the hospital’s liver transplant team.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Alberta, a Certificate in Clinical Education from the Michener Institute, and is a Certified Perioperative Nurse through the Canadian Nurses Association.

Since stepping into the CNE role in 2022, Lindsay has brought her deep clinical expertise and passion for education to the forefront. She co-leads two simulation sessions each month and is one of the creative forces behind SIMBITS, the A’MHPZ’ING Race, and Dungeons & Dragons-inspired in-services. These innovative, interactive learning experiences have been praised by staff as engaging and effective, with many reporting improved knowledge retention and confidence in patient care.

 Lindsay also serves on the boards of the Operating Room Nurses Association of Alberta (ORNAA) and the North Central Operating Room Nurses Association (NCORNA), contributing to the advancement of perioperative nursing across the province.

 Outside of work, Lindsay is a proud mother of two, an avid swing dancer, recreational soccer player, and enthusiastic crafter—though her list of projects is too long to name. Whether in the OR or on the dance floor, Lindsay brings imagination, dedication, and a deep commitment to learning and connection.

Lindsay Giese, BScN, RN, CNE

UAH Level 3 OR

CRNA #89875

Sara Dumont

LPN, NECHC

CLHA #34693

Karishma Gobin, BScN, RN

UAH Level 3 OR

CRNA #154172