Carolyn Fifield
Dartmouth,NS
Summary
Passionate oncology nurse with experience in leadership, project management, and quality improvement. Committed to interdisciplinary collaboration to improve patient and staff safety on a provincial scope. Focused on implementing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes. Eager to enhance the use of Patient Reported Outcomes and patient engagement strategies within the NS Health Cancer Care Program.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Oncology Clinical Programs
NS Health Cancer Care Program
2019.04 - Current
- Lead and participate in numerous successful provincial level initiatives to improve quality of care, patient experience and staff safety.
- Strong Quality Improvement approach to measure change impact using plan-do-study-act cycles.
- Creation of provincial processes to support and oversee development of cancer patient education materials.
- Provide leadership to development and implementation of policy standards through close collaboration with clinical educators and leaders.
- Manage and motivate staff to engage in key work deliverables.
Charge Nurse
NS Health Cancer Care Program
2017.12 - 2019.04
- Provided leadership and supervision to approximately 30 Registered Nurses by ensuring adequate staffing, fair work distribution and advocating for resources to provide optimal patient care.
- Arrange and seek out numerous educational opportunities for staff to maintain competency and advance as specialized oncology nurses.
- Serve as role model in team building, conflict resolution and leadership while working in self-directed role.
Clinic Nurse, QEII Cancer Centre
NS Health Cancer Care Program
2013.05 - 2017.12
- Developed advanced skills in education, support and management of patients and families undergoing cancer treatment including radiation and systemic therapy.
Staff Nurse, 5A: Oncology and Palliative Care
NS Health, VG Site
2007.07 - 2013.05
- Gained extensive expertise supporting patients and families undergoing terminal diagnoses and living through the dying process.
Education
Master of Science - Applied (Nursing)
McGill University
Montreal, QC04.2004
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (Honours)
Queen's University
Kingston, ON04.2000
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Effective communication
- Quality improvement
- Team building
- Change management
- Leadership
- Project planning
- Knowledge mobilization
- Compassion
- Group facilitation
Certification
- Received the BD Commitment to Safety Award through the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (2022)
- Successful completion of The Project Management Course at St. Mary's University (2021)
- CNA Certification in Oncology (2004, recertified 2018)
- Active license with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses
Additional Information
- Member of the Pan-Canadian Oncology Symptom Triage and Remote Support (COSTaRS) Steering Committee since 2019 working to provide oncology nurses with evidence-informed practice guides to support patients with cancer experiencing symptoms
- Member of the Conference Planning Committee for CANO and Co-Chair of the Scientific Planning committee for 2024
- Co-Lead for Noona and Patient Engagement working group under the Oncology Transformation Project
Timeline
Manager of Oncology Clinical Programs
NS Health Cancer Care Program
2019.04 - Current
Charge Nurse
NS Health Cancer Care Program
2017.12 - 2019.04
Clinic Nurse, QEII Cancer Centre
NS Health Cancer Care Program
2013.05 - 2017.12
Staff Nurse, 5A: Oncology and Palliative Care
NS Health, VG Site
2007.07 - 2013.05
Master of Science - Applied (Nursing)
McGill University
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry (Honours)
Queen's University
- Received the BD Commitment to Safety Award through the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (2022)
- Successful completion of The Project Management Course at St. Mary's University (2021)
- CNA Certification in Oncology (2004, recertified 2018)
- Active license with the Nova Scotia College of Nurses
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