Theresa Cholette
Macomb
Summary
Results-driven Clinical Nurse Manager with proven expertise in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and patient care coordination. Successfully led initiatives that improved patient outcomes and staff performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Henry Ford Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and compliance with protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions and discharges to streamline operational workflows.
- Developed and implemented training programs for nursing staff to enhance skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive patient care plans.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for nursing staff to support professional growth.
- Facilitated communication between departments to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to maintain accreditation standards in the healthcare facility.
- Attended facility education workshops and programs.
- Evaluated performance of staff nurses, contributing to professional development.
Clinical Coordinator
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed scheduling for clinical staff and patient appointments.
- Assisted in training new staff on hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements in clinical practices.
- Managed patient flow and directed nurses and doctors to ensure medical assignments are completed on time.
- Provided guidance and support to team members regarding clinical best practices.
- Developed innovative solutions to improve workflow processes within the clinic setting.
- Partnered with nurse manager to raise standards of practice by monitoring, analyzing, and correcting staff performance.
RN
Henry Ford Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2020
- Provided comprehensive nursing care across multiple high-acuity clinical settings, including Emergency Department, Intensive Care Unit, and Step-down unit.
- Trained new nursing staff on protocols and best practices for patient care.
- Demonstrated adaptability, critical thinking, and strong clinical judgment while managing diverse patient populations and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Univeristy of Detriot Mercy
Detroit, MI08-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Clinton Township, MI05-2016
Skills
- Led and sustained Total Joint Hip and Knee Program recertification for four consecutive years through ongoing quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance
- Increased total joint surgical volumes while reducing surgery cancellation rates, surgical site infections, CAUTI's and CLABSI rates
- Successfully improved patient outcomes and reduced readmission rates within the Total Joint Hip and Knee Programs through evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Improvements in Key Performance Indicators: Door-to Provider, Door-to-Bed, Disposition-to-Check-out
- Reduced average length of stay by 18% from 56 (FY22) to 45 (FY26)
- Led employee engagement strategies that increased associate satisfaction scores from 25 to 45 between FY22-FY26 and contributed to a significant reduction in staff turnover
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Henry Ford Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Coordinator
Henry Ford Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2022
RN
Henry Ford Hospital
01.2018 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Univeristy of Detriot Mercy
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College