Our Mission

To provide compassionate care, high quality nursing care to individuals in need, while fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, and respect among our staff and clients.

Our mission is to deliver personalized nursing services that exceed client expectations, promote independence, and enhance quality of life for those we serve. We are dedicated to providing exceptional nursing care, supporting the well-being of our clients, and building lasting relationships with our healthcare partner.

Vision Statement

To be a leading nursing agency in Ontario, recognized for our commitment to excellence,
innovation, and patient-centred care.
Our vision is to revolutionize the delivery of nursing services, leveraging technology, best
practices, and a patient-first approach to transform lives and communities.
We envision a future where everyone has access to high quality compassionate nursing care,
and we strive to make that vision a reality through our agency’s work.

Meet our Dedicated Medical Professionals

Joann Marquez

RN, CON(C)

Co-Founder, Nurse to Guide Healthcare Services

Joann is a Registered Nurse with over 18 years of diverse clinical experience in oncology, palliative care, acute care, community health, and wellness. As a Certified Oncology Nurse [CON(C)], she is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care at every stage of a patient’s health journey.

Throughout her career, Joann has supported individuals and families facing complex health challenges such as cancer treatment, chronic illness management, and end-of-life care. Her clinical expertise includes IV therapy, symptom management, care coordination, and patient education.

In addition to her deep experience supporting patients through illness, Joann is equally passionate about preventative health and wellness.

As a co-founder of Nurse to Guide, Joann is dedicated to empowering clients with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to take a proactive, holistic approach to their health. She believes in fostering resilience, improving quality of life, and guiding individuals toward long-term wellness with compassion, integrity, and respect.

At Nurse to Guide, Joann leads with a clear mission: to provide expert nursing guidance that helps clients navigate diagnosis, recovery, chronic conditions, or simply the path to staying well—every step of the way.

Rose Almayda

RN, BScN, MPH

Co-Founder, Nurse to Guide Healthcare Services

Rose is a Registered Nurse with a diverse background in multiple healthcare fields, including oncology, cardiology, mental health, fertility, and public health. With a strong academic foundation in medical technology, nursing, and public health, she brings a unique combination of clinical expertise and leadership.

She has gained valuable experience working at esteemed institutions such as Princess Margaret Cancer Centre–UHN, Credit Valley Hospital, Newlife Fertility Clinic, and Med-Health Laboratories Ltd. Her focus is on delivering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs of each individual and family.

Dedicated to advancing healthcare standards, Rose is passionate about improving patient well-being and supporting the broader community. She is an active member of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO), the Gerontological Nursing Association of Ontario, and the Oncology Nursing Society.