Natalie Carusi
Registered Nurse - Nursing Leader
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About
Natalie Carusi is a dedicated Registered Nurse and healthcare leader with a passion for delivering client and family-centred care through inclusive, innovative, and evidence-based practices. Graduating with a Master of Nursing from the University of Toronto in November 2022, Natalie also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) with Honours from York University, graduating Magna Cum Laude in June 2017.
With a commitment to advancing healthcare practices, Natalie has enhanced practice through specialized training and continuing education including an Obstetric Registered Nurse Certificate from Humber College and a Breastfeeding Course for Healthcare Professionals at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Currently serving as a Clinical Coordinator since February 2022, Natalie excels in managing clinical workflows, resolving conflicts, and ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. She has also contributed significantly to nursing education as a Clinical Instructor and Teaching Assistant, guiding BScN students in maternal newborn care in both hospital and academic settings.
Before her leadership role, Natalie accumulated extensive experience as a Registered Nurse in the Labour and Delivery Unit from November 2017 to 2022. In this role, she demonstrated exceptional skills in managing high-risk maternal and fetal/neonatal clients across antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum stages, including experience in perioperative settings.
Throughout her career, Natalie has been actively involved in fostering collaborative environments and professional development among healthcare teams. She is known for her excellent communication, critical decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills, essential in promoting positive patient outcomes and efficient working environments. Natalie is also well-regarded as a mentor for novice nurses and nursing students.
Looking ahead, Natalie is dedicated to advancing her knowledge and impact in leadership, education, research, and system optimization within healthcare and community settings. Her goal is to continue shaping the future of women's health by mentoring healthcare professionals to achieve excellence and deliver the highest quality of care.
Experience
NURSING LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Clinical Coordinator, Women's & Infant Health Ambulatory Program
February 2022 - Present, Mount Sinai Hospital
- Management of the day-to-day clinical and administrative workflow
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving for staff, patients, and families
- Quality and safety monitoring of patient care
- Project development for the standard of work processes
- Mentoring and orientation implementation for staff and volunteer support
- Support and leadership for shared governance of staff throughout the program
Clinical Instructor, Maternal Newborn/Birthing Unit
January 4th, 2021 - April 2022, University of Toronto
Teaching Assitant for Introduction to Nursing Practice
September - December 2021, the University of Toronto
Teaching Assitant for Introduction to Nursing Care of Childbearing Persons and Families
March-June 2022, the University of Toronto
- Facilitation of clinical practicum for BScN students.
- Demonstrated teaching of health assessment, nursing technical skills, and critical inquiry development
- Establishes mentor relationships with students to advocate for learning
- Develop positive evaluation and feedback mechanisms for students
- Create learning activities and facilitate therapeutic skills lab and simulation
Registered Nurse, Labour and Delivery Unit
November 2017 – February 2022, Mount Sinai Hospital
- Expert (4 years experience) in the fast-paced primary nurse role caring for high-risk maternal and fetal/neonatal clients during the antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum periods
- 4 years experience in the perioperative setting and post-anesthetic care unit for cesarean section, and 2 years of minimal experience with fetal procedures in the Ontario Fetal Centre
July 2019 – February 2022, Mount Sinai Hospital
Education
EDUCATION
Master of Nursing with a Collaborative Specialty in Women's Health
Graduated November 2022, University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Honours Degree Magna Cum Laude
Graduated June 2017, Seneca College/York University
Obstetric Registered Nurse Certificate
September 2017- 2019, Humber College
OBST 501: Essentials of Prenatal and Postnatal Care
OBST 502: Pain, Labour and Birth Management
OBST 503: Fetal Health Surveillance
OBST 504: The Newborn Assessment and Initial Management
OBST 505: Maternity Nursing Care for the High-Risk Client
