Nurse Practitioners + Cardiac Surgery Triage Co-ordinators
Nurse Practitioner - 3 NW Cardiac Ward Koko Tokoro, BSc.N., M. N.
I am originally from Japan and obtained my Bachelor of Nursing there before coming to Canada. After having worked in various settings as an RN, including Intensive Care, I earned my Master of Nursing at the University of Victoria. I have been a Nurse Practitioner with the cardiac surgery program since 2014.
You will meet me as one of the professionals who will provide you with comprehensive post-operative care during your recovery.
Communication is important to all of us - please let us know how we can best support you and your family.
Nurse Practitioner - 3 NW Cardiac Ward Mikaela Robertson, BSc.N., M.N.
I am originally from Vancouver Island and completed my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Victoria. I spent the early part of my career working as a registered nurse in the emergency department in both rural and urban hospitals.. After I obtained my Master of Nursing at the University of Calgary I started my career as a nurse practitioner working in cardiology medicine / CCU in Calgary. Since returning to Victoria in 2020 I have worked in primary care and then in the fall of 2022 was able to join the cardiac surgery program here at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.
Working as a team, the staff of the Cardiac Surgery Service at RJH will endeavour to help you make a quick and full recovery after your operation.
Cardiac Surgery Triage Co-ordinator Natalia Villegas, BSc.N.
I grew up in London, ON and obtained my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Western Ontario. During my first two years as an RN, I worked with several surgical services including vascular, thoracic, and general surgery. In the fall of 2022, I joined the cardiology team and began working on the cardiac surgery ward.
In my free time I enjoy reading, running, hiking, and backpacking with friends and family.
In joint effort myself, the CVT office, the SDSA RNs and our 5 surgeons will ensure you have all the support you and your loved ones need as you go through your surgical journey. As Triage Co-ordinator I will help organize your surgical date and any pre-operative requirements that you may need.
Do not be afraid to ask questions - - the more you understand as you go through your operation + recovery the easier it will for you to manage your daily challenges!
Cardiac Surgery Triage Co-ordinator Becky Bennett, BSc.N.
I am originally from Whistler, BC and obtained my Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Victoria. I have worked in various settings as an RN including Medical Cardiology, the Pacemaker Program, Same Day Cardiac Surgery admit program.