Dr. Nikki McLean is not just a leader; she's a trailblazer in the dynamic realm of simulation education and innovation. Currently holding the esteemed position of Director of Simulation and Innovation at Northern Caribbean University, she also serves as an Assistant Professor at the College of Natural & Applied Sciences, Allied Health & Nursing.
Driven by a passion for revolutionizing healthcare education, Dr. McLean has spearheaded ground breaking initiatives in simulation education and professional development. Her visionary approach has led to the creation of cutting-edge curriculum, the orchestration of immersive training experiences, and the delivery of transformative programs that push the boundaries of traditional learning.
A true innovator, Dr. McLean's talents extend beyond the realms of education. She is a proficient grant and proposal writer, a certified TeamSTEPPS™ Master Trainer, and a dedicated Stop the Bleed Instructor and Ambassador, championing initiatives that empower individuals to make a difference in emergency situations.
Mona Sawhney is an an Associate Professor at the School of Nursing at Queen’s University, in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and has a clinical practice as a Nurse Practitioner with the acute pain service at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Ontario. She completed her BScN at Ryerson University in 1992, Masters of Nursing/Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program in 2001, and PhD in 2012 at the University of Toronto. Her research interest is in pain management following surgery and in equity, diversity and inclusion as it relates to health care and education.
Stacyann Bartley is a registered nurse midwife who has resided in the Cayman Islands since 2017. At present, she is employed with the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority where she currently works at the West Bay Health Center performing curative care, family planning, pap smears, postnatal and geriatric home care. In addition, she works closely with the gynecologist assisting with gynecological examination and postnatal care. She attended the Kingston School of Nursing from 2005 to 2007 where she attained her certification as a registered midwife. Following completion of the midwifery program, she was employed at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital from 2008 to 2012. She went on to pursue further studies from 2012 to 2016 at the Excelsior Community College/UWISON where she attained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Honors. She completed her master’s degree in Women’s health at Buckingham University in London, England, in January 2024. Stacyann is a daughter of Jamaican soil, who believes that hard work, dedication, and perseverance are keys to attaining any goals in life. She enjoys deep meditations, worship, educating, and providing awareness to females.
Helen is the Quality Improvement Nurse at Doctors Hospital. She trained in nursing and midwifery in Nottingham before serving as a Captain in the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps in Hong Kong, Germany and the UK. Her recent appointments were Head of Maternity for the North of England (~180, 000 babies delivered by her teams each year) and Head of Nursing and Midwifery Workforce in the UK Department of Health. Her research has focused on nursing leadership. Helen is a Queens Nurse and a Fellow of the American Association of OH Nurses.
Dr. Hazel Brown is a generational Caymanian from the district of Bodden Town. She is known for her work in health services for four decades. Dr. Brown qualified as a registered nurse (RN) with a Bachelor of Science degree from West Indies College (Northern Caribbean University) Mandeville, Jamaica, and completed a Master of Science degree in Nursing with a specialization in Community Health at the University of Miami in 1987. Her terminal degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) was completed in 2016 at American Sentinel University in Colorado, USA. Her doctoral work on Executive Leadership focused on leadership in complex adaptive systems. She has presented on the topics of leadership locally and regionally and is known for her work in policy development and her information technology knowledge and skill. Dr. Brown has additional certifications in management, strategic planning and customer service as provider and trainer.
Dr. Brown has been a part of the government health service since 1981 when she was hired as a Registered Nurse and retired as Chief Nursing Officer in 2022. Dr. Brown was a major contributor to the development of the School of Nursing at the University College of the Cayman Islands. In her personal time, she has held many volunteer positions with Rotary Sunrise, Rotary Central, various school associations, Cayman heritage committees, the Cayman Islands Orchid Society, Cayman National Cultural Foundation and faith-based organizations. She is a major supporter of Jubilate, a youth support and development program in the eastern districts.
Karen Jones joined the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) as a Senior Lecturer in the Nursing Department in August of 2016. Prior to coming to UCCI, she was a Lecturer at the University of Technology, Jamaica. Karen received her Master’s in Public Health from the University of Technology, Jamaica. She also attended the University Hospital School of Nursing now known as the University of the West Indies School of Nursing where she was awarded a Diploma and subsequently licensed as a Registered General Nurse. She also holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Career Development, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Training and Post Basic Certifications in Operating Room Techniques and Psychiatric Nursing as well as a Certificate in Integrative Nutrition Counseling. Aside from her many years of experience in clinical nursing practice she also worked as a research nurse with the University of the West Indies’ Trauma Registry and the Ja kids Cohort projects. Her primary research interest is in the field of public health with a focus on health education.
Kristen Rankin is a Registered Nurse and is currently employed to the Doctors Hospital, Cayman Islands in the Outpatient Department. Her position at the hospital has been allowing her to garner experience that has and is still helping her to hone her skills. Kristen is a proud graduate of the University College of the Cayman Islands School of Nursing (UCCI). She completed her studies in 2021 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and subsequently was successful at her first sitting of the Regional Examination for Nurse Registration (RENR). During her time at UCCI she was president of her nursing cohort. Kristen desires to advance her nursing career by pursuing studies in intensive care. She also hopes to be a Nurse Practitioner. In her spare time, she participates in breast cancer awareness initiatives.
Dr. Rani Srivastava is currently the Dean of Nursing at Thompson Rivers University. She also holds adjunct positions at York University, Toronto, ON and Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS and serves on the board for Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) and Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC). She is a Fellow, Canadian Academy of Nursing and Fellow, Transcultural Nursing Society Scholars. In 2017, she was honored by the Canadian Nurses Association as one of the 150 nurses for Canada who are strong public advocates and leaders in advancing patient centered approach to quality health care.
Dr. Srivastava is recognized nationally and internationally for her leadership in cultural competence, bridging academia and practice environments, and translating vision into action. She is the author and editor for The Health Care Professional’s Guide to Cultural Competence (2nd edition, 2022), and has written several book chapters and articles on topics of cultural identity, religion, ethics, and family-centered care. Her research focuses on organizational enablers to foster cultural competence and anti-racism; teaching pedagogies for diversity and equity; inclusive leadership; and strengthening nursing practice through leadership, mentorship, and technology.
Rani completed a bachelor’s in nursing (BN) (with honors) from Dalhousie University (1981); Masters of Science in Nursing (MScN) (1986) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (2008) from the University of Toronto. On a personal note, she identifies as a South Asian parent, grandparent, and many familial roles within an extended family network, and has a deep love for family, culture, and religion.
Karen Stewart was appointed Senior Nursing Officer in July 2021. Previously, Karen was the Nurse Manager for the Critical Care Unit for thirteen years.
Karen has worked in the critical care setting since 1994, qualifying as a registered nurse in 1992. Karen has worked in Jamaica and the United Kingdom in all clinical nursing grades, from staff nurse to sister/team leader, before she commenced working in management. Other past roles include training unit coordinator and chemotherapy nurse manager. Karen is a BLS and ACLS instructor. Karen is committed to a multidisciplinary approach to system change to meet the challenges of delivering safe patient care.
In 2021, Karen was awarded the Certificate of Honor for meritorious service rendered during the COVID pandemic. Karen is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Nursing Practice in Professional Leadership.
