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Leanne Tremain

New Hamburg,ON

Summary

BScN with over 30 years’ experience in nursing - providing care in a variety of specialties and a Masters of Leadership degree Results-driven healthcare leader offering 30 years of clinical, administrative and patient care experience. Gifted in building and implementing approaches to increase quality and streamline procedures. Significant leadership background directing multidisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve care objectives and outperform business targets.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Manager

Hamilton Health Science
Hamilton, ON
08.2020 - Current
  • Support the day-to-day operations of the Vascular Access Team and SWOT at HHS
  • This role is responsible to develop and execute a balanced budget plan for both teams
  • Routine responsibilities include scheduling, performance assessment, discipline, coaching, develop budget strategies, participating or chairing meetings and committees, analyze data develop quality improvement strategies to improve outcomes at the unit and system level
  • Provide leadership to quality improvement related committees.
  • Streamlined clinic operations for increased efficiency by optimizing patient flow and appointment scheduling processes.
  • Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively to ensure sufficient staffing levels and the availability of necessary equipment and supplies.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory guidelines and accreditation standards through consistent monitoring and implementation of corrective actions when needed.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate seamless patient care across various medical specialties.
  • Oversaw hiring, onboarding, and evaluation of nursing staff, contributing to a high-performing team environment.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives that led to measurable improvements in patient satisfaction scores.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices to inform ongoing improvements in clinical management strategies.
  • Successfully managed clinic operations during periods of change or growth by adapting processes as needed.
  • Fostered a positive work culture by recognizing employee achievements and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Identified areas for cost savings without compromising quality of care through regular financial analysis and budget reviews.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the clinic by enforcing policies related to infection control, medication administration, and incident reporting procedures.
  • Managed relationships with external stakeholders, including insurance companies and network providers, to maintain strong partnerships and optimize clinic operations.
  • Improved interdisciplinary collaboration efforts leading to better coordinated care plans among different medical professionals involved in patient treatment.
  • Leveraged data analytics to track key performance indicators and inform ongoing process improvement efforts in the clinical setting.
  • Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
  • Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
  • Regularly evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
  • Facilitate hiring of qualified [Department Name] personnel by interview applicants and making recommendations for employment.

Professor – Health Care Administration & Service Management

Conestoga College
05.2019 - Current

Clinical Manager of IN-Center & Acute Hemodialysis

Grand River Hospital
01.2010 - 04.2019
  • Managed In-Center & Acute hemodialysis (consists of 55 dialysis stations & dialyzing off unit acute at GRH (ICU & Emergency) and St Mary’s (ICU & CVICU)
  • 150 staff members and a 12 million dollar budget
  • Sponsored the development and implementation of a Peer to Peer program that was presented at the CANNT.

Renal Skills Facilitator

01.2009 - 01.2010
  • C0 – Developed RN/RPN Seven Week Orientation Model for the Renal Program Taught Orientation Model

Registered Nurse & Skills Facilitator

Grand River Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Renal Program
  • Staff nurse, Preceptor, Off Unit & On Call Trained (ICU, Emergency & CVICU)
  • Co-Developed the RN/RPN Seven Week Orientation Program
  • Co-Developed, Implemented & Taught the Orientation Program
  • Developed & Lead a large CNeph Study Group 20 members, initiated MD teaching.

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit

Grand River Hospital ICU
01.2002 - 01.2008
  • Staff nurse, Preceptor, Critical Care Response Team

Education

CVAA Certification (Canadian Vascular Access Association) -

CNEPH Certification – CNA -

Nursing Diploma Program - Conestoga College (Received Nursing Faculty Award) -

Registered Practical Nurse Program - Conestoga College -

University of Guelph – Masters in Leadership -

01.2022

Ryerson University – BScN -

01.2016

Ryerson University - Leadership & Management Certificate -

01.2013

Critical Care Certificate - Conestoga College -

01.2006

Skills

  • Administrative Oversight
  • Effective Communication
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Patient Care
  • Inventory Management
  • Employee Issue Resolution
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Proficient in Word, Microsoft Office, and Excel
  • Strategic Planning
  • Unit Administration
  • Onboarding and Coaching
  • Managerial Experience
  • Quality Control
  • Staff Guidance
  • Meeting Participation
  • Staff Development
  • Team Meetings
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Team Management
  • Resource Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Data Analysis
  • Policy Development
  • Project Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clinical Operations
  • Risk Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Change Management
  • Budget Management
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Performance Metrics
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Employee Engagement
  • Process Improvement
  • Procedure Implementation
  • Clinical Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Program Development
  • Decision Making
  • Quality Improvement

Publications Presentations

Learning from each other and our patients experiences: Part One, 2022, Journal of the Canadian Vascular Access, CVAD LOCK SOLUTIONS: The Debate, the Triple Threat and the Solution. Implementing KiteLock, a 4% EDTA Central Line Locking Solution, as a Quality Improvement Project in a Large Canadian Hospital during a Pandemic., 2022, AVA (American Vascular Access), The Impact of 4% EDTA Catheter Lock Solution in a Large Canadian Hospital during a Pandemic, 2023, INS (Infusion Nursing Society), The Impact of 4% EDTA Catheter Lock Solution in a Large Canadian Hospital during a Pandemic, 2023, CVAA (Canadian Vascular Access Association), Forging Ahead in Unknown Waters: One Year Later – The Collaborative Care Practice Model, 2012, CANNT (Canadian Association of Nephrology and Technology)

Nursing Experience

  • Hamilton Health Science, Clinical Manager of Vascular Access Team, SWOT, and Authorizing Mechanisms Policy and Document Management, 08/2020, Present, Support the day-to-day operations of the Vascular Access Team and SWOT at HHS. This role is responsible to develop and execute a balanced budget plan for both teams. Routine responsibilities include scheduling, performance assessment, discipline, coaching, develop budget strategies, participating or chairing meetings and committees, analyze data develop quality improvement strategies to improve outcomes at the unit and system level. Provide leadership to quality improvement related committees.
  • Hamilton Health Science, Clinical Manager of Vascular Access Team/CNS & Integrated Workload, 05/2020, 2023
  • Conestoga College, Professor – Health Care Administration & Service Management, 05/2019, Present
  • Grand River Hospital, Clinical Manager of IN-Center & Acute Hemodialysis, 01/2010, 04/2019, Managed In-Center & Acute hemodialysis (consists of 55 dialysis stations & dialyzing off unit acute at GRH (ICU & Emergency) and St Mary’s (ICU & CVICU). 150 staff members and a 12 million dollar budget. Sponsored the development and implementation of a Peer to Peer program that was presented at the CANNT.
  • Grand River Hospital, Registered Nurse & Skills Facilitator, 2008, 2010, Renal Program. Staff nurse, Preceptor, Off Unit & On Call Trained (ICU, Emergency & CVICU). Co-Developed the RN/RPN Seven Week Orientation Program. Co-Developed, Implemented & Taught the Orientation Program. Developed & Lead a large CNeph Study Group 20 members, initiated MD teaching.
  • Grand River Hospital, Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit, 2002, 2008, Staff nurse, Preceptor, Critical Care Response Team
  • St. Mary’s General Hospital, Registered Practical Nurse – Medical/Surgical, 1992, 2002

Affiliations Memberships

  • Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
  • College of Nurses of Ontario
  • Canadian Vascular Association
  • Canadian Vascular Association of Canada
  • Infusion Nurses Society
  • Canadian College of Health Leaders

Personal Information

Title: RN, MA, BScN, CVAA

Volunteer Experience

  • Canadian Vascular Access Association (CVAA), Nominated Board of Directors, 2020, Present
  • Renal Administrative Leaders Network of Ontario (RALNO), Chair, 2013, 2019

References

References available upon request.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Manager

Hamilton Health Science
08.2020 - Current

Professor – Health Care Administration & Service Management

Conestoga College
05.2019 - Current

Clinical Manager of IN-Center & Acute Hemodialysis

Grand River Hospital
01.2010 - 04.2019

Renal Skills Facilitator

01.2009 - 01.2010

Registered Nurse & Skills Facilitator

Grand River Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2010

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit

Grand River Hospital ICU
01.2002 - 01.2008

CVAA Certification (Canadian Vascular Access Association) -

CNEPH Certification – CNA -

Nursing Diploma Program - Conestoga College (Received Nursing Faculty Award) -

Registered Practical Nurse Program - Conestoga College -

University of Guelph – Masters in Leadership -

Ryerson University – BScN -

Ryerson University - Leadership & Management Certificate -

Critical Care Certificate - Conestoga College -

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