UNA Local 115 PRC Committee
Erin Guyette (Boyd)
115 Vice President
Communications Committee Chair
PRC Committee Co-Chair
I started my nursing career at the University of Calgary in 2010, upon graduation I began my first nursing job at FMC within Cardiac Sciences department. I still immensely enjoy working with this patient population, and the amazing friends and colleagues that I have had the pleasure to know. During my early nursing career, I always had immense respect for UNA and the guidance and support that they provide their membership. However, it was during the arrival of Covid-19 in Alberta, and the attacks on our Collective Agreement, that I felt I could no longer idly stand by without advocating for both myself and my colleagues.
My involvement with UNA began with the PRC Committee and grew to becoming the PRC Committee Co-Chair and the acclaimed Vice President for Local 115. I am incredibly thankful for this team and the knowledge and support they bring. The journey has not been easy, but being able to support our membership is something I am truly passionate about every single day.
Sarah Blayney
FMC Unit 36 Medical
PRC Committee
I graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing in 2021 from Mount Royal University. I stared my career off working in Cardiac Sciences at South Health Campus and on the Medical Teaching Unit (Unit 36) at Foothills Medical Center. I now solely work on unit 36. I have always had an interest in improving patient outcomes and being involved in committees that allow me to connect with the broader group. These passions are what prompted co-member Anna to encourage me to join the PRC committee in fall of 2022. This position allows me to work with an amazing team, in a capacity that allows for advocacy of patients and fellow RN’s. In addition to my bedside nurse and UNA duties, I am involved in various research projects.
Outside of work and PRC responsibilities, I enjoy travelling, spending time with friends and family, and trying new activities.
Simone Foster
FMC Emergency Department
PRC Committee
I graduated from MRU in 2015 and started my career in Psychiatry at RGH where I still work casually! I also started working in rural Alberta where I fell in love with Emergency Nursing. From there, I worked on an MTU unit, did my ACCN and worked at PLC ER. I moved to FMC ER in June of 2022! I have sat on the PRC committee for a few years now and am just joining the OH and S committee. I love the opportunity to connect with fellow nurses and work towards solutions for improved patient care and workforce safety. Compassionate and competent care is something I am passionate about and I see it exemplified every day by the nurses that I work with and encounter both in the ER and in my roles in the UNA. I am so proud to stand in solidarity with fellow nurses.
In my spare time, you can find me hiking, rock climbing, playing baseball, snowboarding, riding my motorcycle, reading or trying something new. In 2020, I started this thing where I try one new thing a month that I’ve never done before or that intimidates me. So far, I have tried many new things (including pottery/hip hop dance class/boxing), some of which I liked, some of which I didn’t but grateful for the experience! I encourage everyone to try it. Next up, sky diving!
If you ever get an email or phone call from me, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me! Keep rocking on Nurses!
Anna Hu
FMC Unit 36 Medical
PRC Committee
I started my nursing career in late 2017 after completing my Bachelor of Nursing at the University of Calgary. Prior to pursing nursing, I completed a Bachelor of Health Science degree in Biomedical Sciences. Since graduating, I have worked on the Medical Teaching Unit at Foothills, as well as Canadian Blood Services.
My union journey began when I attended my first meeting for Local 411 (Canadian Blood Services) and walked out as the treasurer of our Local - I was really just there for the snacks! From there my interest in UNA grew, and I continuously looked for more opportunities to participate in union work. I am passionate about workplace safety and patient outcomes. The PRC committee allows me to work with my fellow RNs and advocate for change through the PRC process.
I am a strong believer in work-life balance; in my free time, I enjoy travelling, eating good food, and spending time with family and friends.
Lien Krupity
FMC Unit 51 Maternity Care
PRC Committee
I am from Vietnam. My background is in Dentistry but I only completed 4.5 years in a 6 years DDS program when I joined my family to come to Canada. Then I studied nursing at the University of Calgary and graduated with a BScN degree in 1995. I have been working in the Maternity Care Centre, Unit 51, at the FMC since.
I joined the Local 115 PRC Committee in December 2020 to ensure patient safety is the priority from all units and how to improve working conditions to all staff. I am happy to see the changes and improvements so far as the results of the PRC reports and resolutions!
Brenna Mccarthy
FMC Emergency Department
PRC Committee