Vanessa Pappas is a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with Concierge Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Canada. She has experience in family medicine, urgent care, and phlebotomy. Ms. Pappas thrives in a team environment that supports patients through a holistic approach and has a passion for providing primary care medicine as well as social and emotional support for her patients. She makes it a priority to ensure all of her patients feel heard.

After completing her Practical Nursing Diploma, Ms. Pappas began her nursing career caring for patients with various health conditions of all ages and running a phlebotomy department. She has extensive expertise in health assessments, triaging, medical treatments, and venipuncture. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she was a case manager providing disease-specific information, assessing risk of exposure, and supporting care coordination.

Most recently, Ms. Pappas supported patients in the field of family medicine and urgent care, providing health examinations, medical counselling, and disease management. Her strengths lie in communicating test results with compassion and arranging appropriate follow-ups, referrals, and further investigations to ensure the best outcomes for those under her care. The next step in her education will be completing her psychology degree to better serve her patients.

Giving back to the community is something Ms. Pappas remains passionate about. During nursing school, she volunteered as a team leader for the SickKids Foundation as well as a medical team member for the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.

When she’s not treating patients, Ms. Pappas enjoys spending time with her two dogs, learning new languages (including Arabic), cooking from various cultures, and taking Pilates classes to stay active.

Education/Training

Diploma
Practical Nursing
Centennial College
Toronto, ON

Certifications

  • IV Administration
  • Phlebotomy
  • GPA Care in Dementia Advanced Gerontology
  • CPR Level HCP/BLS
  • Infection Prevention (IPAC)

Special Interest

  • Preventative medicine
  • Women’s health
  • Counselling

Professional Memberships

  • Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario(RPNAO)
  • College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)