Experience

St. Joseph's Health Centre of Sudbury

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief of Nursing and Allied Health

  • May 2023 - Present

  A compassionate leader responsible for the clinical operations and professional practice at St Joseph's 128 bed 2 site rehabilitation hospital. Champions the implementation of ALC leading practices and best evidence in geriatric rehabilitative care. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer of Environmental and Support Services to support the delivery of quality patient care and customer service.

• Administrator & Chief Nursing Officer

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  An experienced leader responsible for the clinical operations and environmental support services at Northeastern Ontario's only stand alone rehabilitation hospital which consists of 128 beds across 2 sites. Also responsible for the advancement of professional practice including the use of best evidence in rehab care. Care is provided to older adults living with or at risk of frailty by an interdisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, allied health and volunteers.

• Clinical Manager

  • Jun 2020 - Feb 2022

  Responsible for the clinical operations of a 32 bed Geriatric Rehabilitation unit. Provides leadership to the inter-professional team to support the delivery of high quality and safe care with a customer service focus. Collaborates with the team, patients, and families to ensure a patient-centred approach to care. Promotes a healthy work environment that inspires and values staff and optimizes resources.



SE Health

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advance Practice Nurse/Palliative Care Program Lead

  • Mar 2004 - Jun 2020

  Clinical lead for the Palliative Care Program and home and community care practice which included the delivery of care to over 10,000 clients by nurses and personal support workers in home, community and residential hospice. Accountable for the clinical processes while driving performance and continuous improvement to support high quality of care and service delivery. Collaborated with regional, provincial and national organizations to advance home and community care.

• Interim Clinical Manager Journey Home Hospice

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2019

  A leadership position with overall clinical and operational responsibility including the day-to-day operations and delivery of high- quality palliative care to homeless and marginalized housed individuals. Responsibilities also included establishing policies and procedures, managing referrals and establishing relationships with external partners.



North Simcoe Muskoka Local Health Integration Network

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Palliative Care Nurse Consultant

  • Oct 2000 - Mar 2004

• Community Care Coordinator

  • Nov 1999 - Oct 2000



Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Cancer Care Nurse, Systemic Therapy Outpatient Clinic

  • Apr 2000 - Oct 2000



Southlake Regional Health Centre

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Oncology Palliative Care Nurse - Inpatient Unit and Outpatient Clinic

  • Aug 1998 - Apr 2000



Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Registered Nurse - Systemic Therapy Outpatient Clinic

  • Oct 1997 - Sep 1998

• Registered Nurse - Medicine, Oncology, Palliative Care and Geriatrics

  • Sep 1995 - Sep 1998



SE Health

• Canada
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Home Care Registered Nurse

  • Jan 1998 - Jun 1998



Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

• Toronto, Canada Area

• Registered Nurse - Solid Tumor Inpatient Unit and Outpatient Clinic

  • 1994 - 1997