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Belinda-Ann Furlan started her cardiology nursing career in the Heart Centre at St. Paul’s Hospital as a RN from 1999-2006 before obtaining her Masters of Science in Nursing/Nurse Practitioner degree at the University of British Columbia in 2006. She subsequently trained at the University Health Network, Toronto General Hospital with the cardiac surgery and heart failure teams.

In 2007, she reunited with the St. Paul’s Hospital Heart Centre developing clinical experience in cardiac surgery, general cardiology, interventional cardiology, heart failure and heart rhythm/atrial fibrillation. Her areas of interest lie within general cardiology including lifestyle management in chronic disease, weight loss, heart failure and atrial fibrillation.

Belinda was the first recipient of the Terina Werry Nurse Practitioner award in 2008. She has participated in the development of provincial and national initiatives for the education and best clinical practice for heart failure patients and atrial fibrillation clinics.

Belinda is active in a consultant role for the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an examiner for nurse practitioner licencing exams and has held the position of deputy chief examiner.

Belinda has an interest in biomedical and research ethics.

Belinda is proud to work for a Catholic organization and carries out her vocation through the mission, vision and values of Providence Health Care in her daily interactions with her patients and families. She is driven to provide compassionate care for all.

Outside of her occupational vocation, Belinda is a dedicated wife, mother of three, sister and daughter.