Sent on behalf of Dawna Perry, Director Nursing Practice

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Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Kristie Scalzo to her role as the temporary Nursing Resource Team Practice Coordinator.

Kristie is a Registered Nurse with 19 years of experience with our organization. She began her nursing career on the acute oncology ward before making the move to the Critical Care department. During her 16 years with Critical Care she has demonstrate leadership as part of MET (medical emergency team), in her charge nurse position and in her work with the Regional Critical Care Response Program. Throughout her career Kristie has demonstrated an ability to work and make decisions in fast paced high stress situations, passed on her knowledge to colleagues and learners as a preceptor, and provided education related to critical care throughout Northwestern Ontario.

Kristie has a strong passion for providing quality patient care. She has served as Clinical Lead Sustainability Digital Orders sets supporting the development, implementation, health care provider education and evaluation of the QBP digital order sets improving patient care through the alignment of evidence-based practice for quality improvement.

The addition of Kristie to our team has allowed us the opportunity to adjust our team member’s area of focus. As such, Rita Grenier Buchan will increase her focus to her role in the Staffing Office while continuing to providing leadership support to Jordan Stokes and

Kristie related to the Nursing Resource Team. Rita has relocated to the Staffing Office and can now be reached at 684-6152. Jordan and Kristie will support the NRT with Jordan as the primary contact for NRT related matters. Jordan and Kristie are located in the Professional Practice office space. Jordan’s contact number has changed to 684-6918, Kristie’s contact number is 684-7217