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
Leamington, ON
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
Chatham, ON
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
Chatham, ON
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
Chatham, ON
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
Chatham, ON
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
Toronto, ON
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
Australia06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Charles Sturt University
Australia06.2004
Diploma - Nursing
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor, ON06.1999
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