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Kathy Fox

Barrie,ON

Summary

Accomplished Nurse Manager with a proven track record at Spencer House, specializing in department management and patient advocacy. Expert in driving quality improvement initiatives, significantly reducing infection rates. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and interdisciplinary collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and staff professional growth. Certified in CPR/AED, embodying reliability and clinical expertise.

Work History

Nurse Manager

Spencer House
05.2014 - 11.2024
  • Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth of nursing staff members.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Managed budgets and controlled costs, achieving financial targets without compromising patient care quality.

Charge Nurse Manager

Roberta Place Long Term Care
06.2009 - 04.2014
  • Served as a liaison between administration and nursing staff regarding policy changes or concerns raised by either party.
  • Coordinated discharge planning efforts with social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to provide seamless transitions of care for patients.
  • Implemented measures to reduce hospital-acquired infections, leading to an overall decrease in infection rates within the unit.
  • Championed quality improvement initiatives within the unit, driving continuous enhancement of patient outcomes.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Education

Diploma In Nursing - Registered Nurse

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, None
06-1998

Skills

  • Department management
  • Patient education and advocacy
  • Clinical expertise
  • Electronic charting expertise
  • Quality controls
  • Staff assignments
  • Nursing team oversight
  • Multidisciplinary care coordination
  • Quality Improvement
  • Medication administration
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Diabetes management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • CPR Certification
  • Dementia Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Geriatric Care
  • Professionalism
  • Time management abilities
  • Patient Assessment
  • Palliative Care
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Languages

English
Full Professional

Certification

  • Certified Practical Nurse

Timeline

Nurse Manager

Spencer House
05.2014 - 11.2024

Charge Nurse Manager

Roberta Place Long Term Care
06.2009 - 04.2014
  • Certified Practical Nurse

Diploma In Nursing - Registered Nurse

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology

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