Curriculum Vitae
Clinical Risk Consultant
July 2019 - Current
Utilize enterprise risk management to assess and mitigate clinical and organizational risks in a large teaching hospital.
Triage adverse events according to the legislative requirements set out in Reg 965 of the Public Hospitals Act (PHA).
Liaise between hospital staff and legal counsel to defend Statements of Claim served upon the hospital.
Coordinator - Operating Room
April 2015 - July 2019
Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks in the constantly changing operating room environment and ensure safe patient care.
Maintained the surgical operating room grid in conjunction with nursing staffing levels, skill mix, and surgical instruments to complete ministry funded volumes.
Evaluated and documented staff performance; provided coaching and objective constructive feedback to 65 direct reports.
Accreditation Lead- Perioperative Care: Exemplary standing received. Demonstrated adherence to ONA and UNIFOR Collective Agreements.
Registered Nurse - Operating Room
July 2008 - April 2015
Expert operating room nurse proficient in total joint arthroplasty and complex revision procedures, heart, liver, and kidney transplants, cardiac and neurosurgery cases.
In Charge Person after hours and on weekends: responsible for nursing assignments, triaging and completing emergency surgeries in collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and transplant coordinators.
Acted as Charge Nurse of Orthopedics for 6 weeks; organized bookings for 6 ORs daily, ensured adequate equipment and implants available, assigned nursing staff based on skill set, mentored and supported team members.