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Addison Yeomans

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 2 years of acute care medicine experience, committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, pain management, and responding to complex clinical needs in high-acuity settings. Known for strong communication, empathy, and the ability to build trust with patients and families during vulnerable moments. Highly adaptable and collaborative, with a growing interest in palliative care and a passion for supporting patients and families through end-of-life care with dignity and compassion.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Queensway Carleton Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario
07.2023 - Current
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Prioritized acute care patients while handling concurrent patients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Mentored new nursing staff and students through training and mentorship initiatives.
  • Coordinated patient flow, while supporting nursing staff during shifts as charge nurse.

Registered Nurse

Roger Nelson Children’s Hospice
Ottawa, Ontario
07.2023 - Current
  • Provided compassionate, comfort-focused care to pediatric patients with life-limiting conditions in a hospice setting, prioritizing quality of life and symptom relief.
  • Managed complex pain and symptom control, adjusting interventions to meet changing needs in collaboration with medical providers, to enhance patient comfort and quality of life.
  • Educated caregivers on medication administration, comfort measures, and recognizing signs of distress, empowering them in the caregiving process.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare providers.

Personal Support Worker

Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice
Ottawa, Ontario
11.2020 - 07.2023
  • Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) including bathing, repositioning, dressing, feeding, and toileting, while adapting care to the developmental and complex medical needs of each child.
  • Supported families with respite care, offering breaks and guidance while fostering trust and emotional reassurance.
  • Participated in legacy and memory-making activities, such as hand/footprints, photography, and keepsake preparation, in collaboration with recreation therapy.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

St. Lawrence College/Laurentian University
Cornwall, ON
07-2023

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Health education
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Certification

  • Certified in Hospice Palliative Care Nursing (C)anada, Canadian Nurses Association, 2025
  • Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care, deSouza Institute, 2025
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 2025
  • Geriatric Resource Nurse, NICHE, 2024
  • Certificate in Arrhythmia Interpretation, Durham College, 2021

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Queensway Carleton Hospital
07.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

Roger Nelson Children’s Hospice
07.2023 - Current

Personal Support Worker

Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice
11.2020 - 07.2023

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

St. Lawrence College/Laurentian University

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