As KDH’s Interim Chief Nursing Executive, Cassandra Mayville-Fortin is covering the critical responsibilities of this role while continuing her outstanding work as Manager of Emergency, Care Quality and Education.

Cassandra Mayville-Fortin completed her BSc with honors in biomedical science in 2013 and her BSN in 2015. She worked as a registered nurse, primarily in the emergency department, for seven years. Driven by the need to invoke continuous quality improvement within our healthcare system, Ms. Mayville-Fortin went on to complete her Master of Health Administration at the University of Ottawa. During her residency she worked with the Great River Ontario Health Team to address the Health Human Resource Challenges of the region. Included in her role as KDH’s Manager of Emergency, Care Quality, and Education, she facilitates education for staff, works on quality improvement projects, is leading accreditation, and manages Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), clinical scholars, and patient relations. Ms. Mayville-Fortin has a passion for quality improvement, patient and family centred care, and ongoing learning.