Stephanie Lucero
Registered Nurse
Oshawa,ON
Summary
Experienced registered nurse specializing in mental health care and clinical leadership. Skilled in program development, performance management, and stakeholder collaboration. Dedicated to fostering high-quality patient care and supporting healthcare teams through evidence-based practice.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Extern Coordinator
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
07.2023 - Current
- Played an integral role in the development and successful launch of the Clinical Extern Program at Ontario Shores, including creating the scope of practice and operational framework to align with organizational goals.
- Serve as a primary liaison between internal stakeholders and clinical units to foster collaboration, expand extern placement opportunities, and ensure program sustainability and growth.
- Design and facilitate meaningful educational opportunities for externs through hands-on learning, mentorship, and structured orientation sessions to support professional development.
- Management of extern onboarding, including recruitment, interviews, orientation, and scheduling, ensuring seamless integration into clinical teams.
- Oversee the performance management of externs by providing ongoing coaching, formal feedback, and individualized support plans to promote continuous improvement and clinical readiness.
- Maintain strong interdepartmental relationships to adapt the program to emerging organizational priorities, and advocate for the program's expansion.
- Complete scheduling and bi-weekly payroll for 50 employees.
Registered Nurse
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
06.2010 - 07.2023
- Provided clinical leadership and guidance on a mental health inpatient unit, coordinating daily care routines and interprofessional collaboration to ensure high-quality, recovery-focused care.
- Led and facilitated key unit meetings, such as Rapid Rounds, Safety Huddles, admission/discharge planning, and case conferences, to enhance team communication and care continuity.
- Served as a resource to staff on policy, electronic medical records, and clinical decision-making, promoting evidence-based practice, and regulatory compliance.
- Liaised with families and patients to foster engagement and collaboration in the recovery process, while acting as a consistent point of contact and support.
- Participated in bed management and staffing coordination, ensuring appropriate coverage and communication of patient appointments and unit needs.
- Conducted clinical assessments, maintained thorough documentation, and developed patient-centered care plans.
- Demonstrated leadership in crisis management, conflict resolution, and team coordination while serving as a Patient Care Facilitator.
Skills Coach
TALENT (Ontario Tech)
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered coaching to nurses and allied health professionals participating in online microcredential programs focused on mental health.
- Facilitated skill development using performance coaching techniques, enabling learners to build job readiness and confidence in critical areas of practice.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback to enhance learner growth and reflective practice.
- Demonstrated strong digital literacy and the ability to engage learners through innovative, remote teaching technologies (Canvas and Yellowdig).
- Fostered a supportive learning environment, which encouraged learner engagement and participation.
Clinical Instructor
Ontario Tech University
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
- Monitored the progress of each student, and provided a formal evaluation at midterm and upon completion of the clinical placement.
- Facilitated meaningful debriefing sessions after clinical experiences, encouraging reflective thinking and self-assessment among students.
- Supervised students when administering medications to maintain patient safety.
Education
Master of Nursing - Health Systems Leadership and Administration
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON 09.2024 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, ON 05.2006 - 01.2010
Skills
- Program development and management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Patient health education and promotion
- Effective time management
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Performance evaluation
- Program development and management
Certification
Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing
Practicum Experience
Durham Region Health Department - Long-Term Care & Services for Seniors Division
- Shadowed the Manager of Interprofessional Practice and Innovation to gain insight into regional health initiatives and leadership strategies.
- Observed interdepartmental and planning meetings, observing stakeholder collaboration and systems-level decision-making.
- Contributed to the development of a G-tube policy by researching best practices, reviewing clinical guidelines, and supporting policy documentation.
- Developed a deeper understanding of quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and health system innovation.
Timeline
Master of Nursing - Health Systems Leadership and Administration
University of Toronto
09.2024 - 01.2026
Clinical Extern Coordinator
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
07.2023 - Current
Skills Coach
TALENT (Ontario Tech)
05.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Instructor
Ontario Tech University
01.2014 - 04.2014
Registered Nurse
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
06.2010 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Ontario Tech University
05.2006 - 01.2010
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