Andrea Cardoso

Job Title
Public Health Nurse

Department/Location
Richmond Public Health

How long have you worked at VCH?
5 years

Tell us what you do at VCH in one or two sentences:
I am a public health nurse on the Healthy Babies and Families Team at the Richmond Health Department. I also contributed to the VCH Parenting Resources Website.

What’s your favourite thing about your work?
One of my favourite aspects of our work is the interactions with our clients who are primarily new moms and babies. The professional relationships that are built and maintained throughout our program are truly rewarding. I also work with an incredible team of ladies!

How does your work contribute to the VCH True North goals?
Our work contributes to the VCH True North Goals through building capacity and providing health education to our clients in the community.

One thing we might be surprised to learn about you:
I love travelling!

Three things you always have in your fridge:
1. almond milk

2. eggs

3. leftovers from the night before

Who or what inspires you?
My clients.

Most healthy habit:
In the evening, I workout at Balance in motion in Richmond doing functional fitness classes.

Favourite vacation spot:
Any Hawaiian beach!