Kaila A. Masalsky
London,Canada
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner with over 14 years of diverse nursing experience, specializing in geriatric medicine, mental health, and emergency care. Demonstrated leadership in driving quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care through evidence-based practices. Known for strong critical thinking skills, a commitment to continuous education, and the ability to adapt quickly to new clinical challenges and environments. Passionate about delivering patient-centered care with autonomy, while upholding the highest standards of integrity and a strong work ethic. Adept at mentoring and educating peers to foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist
St. Joseph Health Care London
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered expert nursing care to older adults in Long-Term Care (LTC) homes, specializing in geriatrics, complex health conditions, and seniors’ mental health.
- Conducted urgent mobile nursing services in LTC settings to address acute health needs, reducing unnecessary emergency department visits and hospital admissions.
- Provided comprehensive in-home clinical assessments, follow-up care, and direct primary, palliative, and end-of-life care for residents with complex health conditions.
- Collaborated with LTC medical directors and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized, resident-centered care plans.
- Facilitated early discharge planning and repatriation from hospitals to LTC, reducing hospital length of stay (LOS) and alternative level of care (ALC) days.
- Led capacity-building initiatives, providing education and training to LTC staff on complex nursing skills and best practices in geriatric care.
- Implemented evidence-based practices and innovative care strategies to optimize health outcomes and enhance the quality of care for residents.
- Conducted virtual and in-person consultations, providing expert guidance on managing complex health issues, including acute episodes and chronic conditions.
- Served as a liaison between LTC homes and external healthcare partners, including diagnostic services, specialists, and acute care centers, to ensure continuity of care.
- Supported the transition of care for residents from hospital to LTC, ensuring a smooth and efficient process to minimize hospital re-admissions.
NURSE PRACTITIONER-Orthopedic Surgery
Lawson Health Research Institute
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for assessing and managing all patients aged 65 and over admitted to the orthopedic service with fragility hip fracture
- Work closely with the geriatric medicine consultation liaison team to provide comprehensive geriatric assessment, with particular focus on bone health assessment
- Responsible for implementing a 3i fracture liaison service (FLS) model for osteoporosis: identification of high-risk patients, completing appropriate investigations and initiation of treatment
- Lead weekly interdisciplinary team rounds including orthopedic team, geriatric medicine and pharmacy
- Ensure continuity of care management aiding the flow of information during transitions of care to rehabilitation facilities or return to the community
- Involvement in continuous quality improvement projects to further advance the care of hip fracture patients, such as development of a pathway for administration of peripheral nerve blocks to improve pre-operative pain management
- Demonstrated advanced skills in critical thinking, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution to provide optimal patient outcomes for those with mental health and complex medical conditions
NURSE PRACTITIONER- Geriatrics Consultation Liaison Team
L.H.S.C- University Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked collaboratively with Geriatricians and Geriatric Psychiatrists, completing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Geriatric Mental health assessment on patients aged 65 and over referred to the Geriatric Consultation Liaison Team
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an inter-professional team
- Proven ability to understand the feelings, concerns and needs of other people, demonstrate care and interest towards them and establish and maintain productive relationships
- Demonstrated use of theory and evidence-based outcomes in practice
- Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt positively to constantly changing clinical situations
STAFF NURSE- Emergency Department
L.H.S.C- University Hospital
12.2012 - 10.2021
- Well-developed patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills on patients requiring emergent, urgent and trauma level care
- Demonstrated warmth, interest, effective communication and empathy with patients and families
- Provided critical thinking and interpersonal skills as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Developed ability to function productively in a very demanding environment with a high patient turnover
- Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning as demonstrated by the courses taken pertaining to emergency nursing
STAFF NURSE- Geriatric Mental Health
Saint. Joseph Hospital- Regional Mental Health
12.2011 - 04.2015
- Well-developed patient assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation skills
- Demonstrated leadership in initiation, coordination, and participation in team/family conferences and activities
- Well-developed assessment, consultative practice and evaluation skills in the care of clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses
Education
MASTER OF NURSING-FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (HONOURS) -
08.2018
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (HONOURS) - undefined
04.2010
Skills
- Advance Clinical Knowledge and Expertise
- Collaboration and Interprofessional Teamwork
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Strong Communication and Coordination Skills
- Evidence-based Practice
- Experience in QI Implementation to Improve Patient Care
- Patient centered care philosphy
Awards
- Clinical Instructor Award, Faculty of Nursing Western University Organization, 2015
- Dean’s List, Athabasca University, 2018
Accomplishments
Invited Speaker to International Webinar
- Fracture Facility Network (FFN)-Rehabilitating Acute Hip Fractures, Feb 28th, 2023
Invited Speaker to RNAO Symposium
- QI Lead in Implementation of Goals of Care Conversation within LTC, November 20th, 2024
Regional Programme Committee Congress Member
- North America Fragility Fracture Network, 2023
Serving on Expert Panel for Orthogeriatric ECHO
- ECHO Program-Online Educational Program for Health Care Professionals, Jan 2025
Continuing Education Experience
Minor Office Procedures Course, 08/21/2024 (8 hours)
- Primary Care Solutions, Toronto
Dr. Diane McIntosh, Psyched Up Online Courses, 03/12/2023 (12 hours)
- A Deep Dive Into Depression, A Deep Dive Into Antipsychotics, High Level Overview of Antipsychotics, Antidepressants, and Hypnotics, and Insomnia
Comprehensive Advanced Palliative Care Education (CAPCE) Program, 03/24/2024
- Palliative Pain & Symptom Management Consultation Program, St. Joseph Health Care London
Fundamentals of Hospice Palliative Care Program, 01/29/2024
- Palliative Pain & Symptom Management Consultation Program, St. Joseph Health Care London
Canadian Serious Illness Conversation Course, 05/30/2023 (4 Hours)
- Pallium, College of Family Physicians
Canada Pri-Med Annual 2023 Conference, 05/10,11,12/2023 (24 Hours)
- Canada’s Continuing Medical Education, Humber River Hospital
36th Annual Geriatrics Medicine Refresher Day, 05/03/2023 (8 Hours)
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Western University
Geriatrics 11th Annual Conference, 11/17/2021 (8 Hours)
- McMaster Continuing Health Sciences, McMaster University
Pregnancy and Birth: A Refresher for Primary Care Providers, 5/28/2021 (5 Hours)
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Victoria College, University of Toronto
Immigrant Refugee & Women's Health 2021, 6/4/2021 (5 Hours)
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Victoria College, University of Toronto
NPAO Acute Care Day, 6/10//2021 (8 Hours)
- NPAO Virtual Conference
Menopause Basics: A Toolkit for Health Care Professionals, 6/11//2021 (5 Hours)
- Mount Sinai Hospital, Victoria College, University of Toronto
Affiliations
- Canadian Nursing Association, Member, 2010 - Present
- Ontario Nursing Association, Member, 2010 - Present
- Nurse Practitioner Association of Ontario, Member, 2017 - Present
- Fragility Fracture Network (FFN), 2022- Present
References
- Jenny Thain, Residency Program Director – Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, jenny.thain@lhsc.on.ca, 519-646-6100 ext. 42093
- Jaspreet Bhangu, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, jaspreet.bhangu@sjhc.london.on.ca, 519-685-4021
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner/Clinical Nurse Specialist - St. Joseph Health Care London
01.2023 - Current
NURSE PRACTITIONER-Orthopedic Surgery - Lawson Health Research Institute
05.2022 - 01.2023
NURSE PRACTITIONER- Geriatrics Consultation Liaison Team - L.H.S.C- University Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2022
STAFF NURSE- Emergency Department - L.H.S.C- University Hospital
12.2012 - 10.2021
STAFF NURSE- Geriatric Mental Health - Saint. Joseph Hospital- Regional Mental Health
12.2011 - 04.2015
THE UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR - BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (HONOURS),
ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY - MASTER OF NURSING-FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER (HONOURS),
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