Ava Burgess

Nurse Manager
Education
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Edinburgh Napier University
Ava is a skilled and compassionate nurse with over 10 years of clinical experience in dialysis, cardiology, oncology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. Her meticulous attention to detail, clinical competence, and patient-centred approach contribute to safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
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At Fountain Health Ava, is responsible for patient self-management support and education. She works collaboratively with individuals, their families, and healthcare teams to deliver evidence-based education tailored to each patient’s needs.
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Her responsibilities include weight management, glucose management, insulin pump and glucose sensor support, and supervision of other clinical staff within the practice. She is passionate about lifestyle intervention to prevent and manage complications of chronic diseases. She provides individualized care plans, provides counseling on behavioral change, goal setting, and stress management, with the goal of improving long-term health outcomes and quality of life.
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Ava is ACLS and BLS certified. She is committed to lifelong learning and plans to start her Masters to become a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2026. Outside of work, Ava is creative and has made costumes for carnival at home in St Lucia. Here in Bermuda, she has a thriving vegetable garden and a growing family.
