Mildred Ababio is a highly qualified Advanced Practice Nurse in Gerontology with a Masters in Business Administration. She began her nursing career in neurosurgery at the McGill University Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital. She has since worked in various nursing specialties across urban and rural Quebec and Ontario, serving a diverse patient population. Mildred is a passionate advocate for patient safety and high-quality care and has a contagious passion for education and academia. She is a natural leader who has mentored and fostered her staff’s professional growth and development through her leadership. Mildred’s years of experience as a Director of Nursing and LTC Consultant have equipped her with a wealth of knowledge and expertise she brings to her consulting practice. Mildred is highly regarded among her peers for her problem-solving abilities, excellence in patient care, and commitment to improving efficiency and maximizing performance in clinical care settings. She is known for her warmth, humility, and compassion towards others and always expresses appreciation for the efforts of those she works with.
Mildred’s passion for senior care was ignited during her time as a travel nurse. While working in a rural community, she noticed a continuous light shining in a home for three days, prompting her to investigate. There, she found an elderly man who had fallen and was unconscious. Providing him with care and assistance, Mildred realized seniors’ vulnerability and decided to specialize in senior care. Through her leadership roles in long-term care facilities, Mildred witnessed the lack of support for residents without family involvement, leading to a gap in advocacy for their needs. Similarly, families transitioning their loved ones into long-term care often face challenges, such as unrealistic expectations and mistrust of the care staff. Mildred recognized the need for inclusive partnerships that support both the facility and the client and their families, leading her to offer consulting services in this area.
"Nursing the senior population has been the most challenging yet rewarding aspect of my career. Serving and caring for those who have walked before us and built our society is a great privilege. As their journey comes to a close, I strive to be the eyes that allow them to see the continuation of their beautiful story, the ears to hear their unspoken concerns and fears, and the voice to share their experiences."
