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Julie Desmarais

Chatham,ON

Summary

Experienced healthcare leader with a proven track record as a previous leader at CKHA excelling in program development, staff retention, risk management and strong communication skills with patients and families. Effective leader that fosters a culture of excellence in healthcare delivery while promoting a just culture. I am eager to return to the dedicated leadership team at CKHA.


Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Director

Erie Shores HealthCare
10.2024 - Current
  • Worked with nurse managers to develop programs through education, evaluation, performance management, and competency improvement.
  • Facilitate hiring and onboarding of Operations Managers.
  • Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.

Clinical Manager ICU/PCU

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Promoted high morale and staff retention through dynamic communication, prompt problem resolution, fair practices and visibility on units.
  • Implemented new policies including the Critical Care Outreach Team program.
  • Communicated effectively with the interdisciplinary team and patients and families employing active listening and interpersonal skills.
  • Delegated tasks to staff members, monitored completion of all duties and provided support to ensure high-quality patient care.

Manager Patient Flow/Social Work/Nursing/PSW

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Collaborated with all units to ensure efficient flow of patients throughout the organization.
  • Engaged with external stakeholders to ensure efficient discharge practices and robust repatriation practices.
  • Facilitated recruitment and retention of registered and non-registered staff for the clinical float pools.

Clinical Manager ICU/PCU/Respiratory Therapy

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
01.2015 - 01.2021
  • Operations based manager of the respiratory therapy team along with the ICU/PCU team as described earlier.
  • During this timeframe also provided full-time coverage for the role of Patient Relations and provided coverage for other leaders who were out of office, including at the clinical director level.


Clinical Manager CCC/Rehab/Stroke Unit

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
06.2012 - 12.2015
  • Promoted high morale and staff retention through open communication, prompt problem resolution, fair practices and visibility on all units.
  • Provide ongoing support to ensure best-practices were followed for all patients.
  • Collaborated closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure efficient patient flow throughout the clinical areas, particularly as it related to rehabilitation bed utilization.


Best Practice Guideline Panel Member

RNAO
04.2012 - 04.2014
  • Served as a subject matter expert to assist with the development of the Transitions in Care Best Practice Guideline.
  • Performed literature review and made recommendations based on strength.
  • Collaborated with other members to develop final document.


Education

Master of Health Service Management - Healthcare Administration

Charles Sturt University
Australia
06.2014

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Charles Sturt University
Australia
06.2004

Diploma - Nursing

St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor, ON
06.1999

Skills

  • Program Development
  • Patient Relations
  • Utilization review
  • Patient Flow
  • Staff Development
  • Effective Communication
  • Compliance Oversight
  • Clinical Quality Improvement

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Director

Erie Shores HealthCare
10.2024 - Current

Clinical Manager ICU/PCU

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
01.2023 - 10.2024

Manager Patient Flow/Social Work/Nursing/PSW

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
01.2021 - 01.2023

Clinical Manager ICU/PCU/Respiratory Therapy

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
01.2015 - 01.2021

Clinical Manager CCC/Rehab/Stroke Unit

Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
06.2012 - 12.2015

Best Practice Guideline Panel Member

RNAO
04.2012 - 04.2014

Master of Health Service Management - Healthcare Administration

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Charles Sturt University

Diploma - Nursing

St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology

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