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Justine Clarkin

Peterborough,Ontario

Summary

Skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Ontario Health at Home, excelling in patient advocacy and care coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate, holistic care and effective case management. Strong clinical judgment and relationship-building skills led to the successful implementation of Indigenous caseload initiatives. Equipped with excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to navigate complex healthcare systems.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Ontario Health at Home
11.2018 - Current


  • Medical Assistance in Dying care coordinator for Central East Ontario and coordinator of the first Indigenous caseload with this organization.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify needs and created plans of care with each patient to support those needs.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Director of Nursing

Stewart Homes
10.2016 - 11.2018
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.

Registered Nurse, Unit Manager

Victorian Order Of Nurses
12.2012 - 09.2015
  • Managed budgetary constraints effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation for high-quality care delivery.
  • Enhanced staff retention and job satisfaction through comprehensive training programs and supportive leadership.
  • Nurtured strong relationships with community partners to improve access to healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
  • Optimized nurse scheduling processes to ensure adequate staffing levels without compromising on quality of care or employee wellbeing.

Owner

WEll-IN-Medical Nursing Services
08.2008 - 07.2012
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of nurses dedicated to achieving company goals and patient satisfaction.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
04.2002 - 04.2005
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests and invasive procedures as needed.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to identify potential issues or complications in a timely manner, taking appropriate action to mitigate risks.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and providing high-quality care in the ICU setting.

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
04.2004 - 02.2005
  • Delivered high-quality patient care, managing critical cases, received all patients who received coronary artery bypass directly from OR for post-operative recovery.
  • Evaluated hemodynamic parameters using invasive monitoring tools such as arterial lines or pulmonary artery catheters to guide therapy decisions appropriately.
  • Managed medication administration, drug interactions, and potential side effects for optimum safety.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and skilled care in a Cardiovascular ICU setting.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Durham College of Applied Arts
Oshawa, ON
06-1995

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Goal setting
  • Patient advocacy
  • Palliative care
  • Case management
  • Relationship building
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Care coordination
  • Patient assessments
  • Home care management
  • Patient care planning
  • Ethical considerations

Timeline

Registered Nurse Case Manager

Ontario Health at Home
11.2018 - Current

Director of Nursing

Stewart Homes
10.2016 - 11.2018

Registered Nurse, Unit Manager

Victorian Order Of Nurses
12.2012 - 09.2015

Owner

WEll-IN-Medical Nursing Services
08.2008 - 07.2012

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
04.2004 - 02.2005

Intensive Care Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente
04.2002 - 04.2005

Associate of Science - Nursing

Durham College of Applied Arts
Justine Clarkin