Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Work Experience
References
Timeline
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Allison Hills

North Vancouver

Summary

Registered Nurse with experience in acute care settings, experience working in high stress environments, multitasking and prioritization. Cared for complex patients in oncology, palliative care, and general surgery settings with focus on ensuring high-quality safe, compassionate care. Skilled in clinical assessments, medication administration and decision making, committed to improving patient outcomes with evidence based practice, patient-centered care, and clear communication.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse – General Surgery

Lions Gate Hospital
07.2025 - Current
  • Deliver pre-operative and post-operative care to surgical patients.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans for each patient.
  • Perform wound dressing changes, administered IV medications, and monitored vital signs consistently.
  • Educate patients on recovery protocols and post-operative care guidelines.

Registered Nurse – Oncology & Palliative Care (8 South)

Royal Jubilee Hospital
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Delivered specialized oncology care including chemotherapy administration, complex monitoring, and inpatient radiation coordination.
  • Provided palliative symptom management, psychosocial support, and end-of-life care planning.
  • Managed 5–6 acutely ill patients with complex comorbidities.
  • Proficient in IV insertion, IVAD access, Tenckhoff & PleurX drains, CADD pumps, wound care, and pain management.

Student Nurse – Final Practicum (Home Care Nursing)

Esquimalt/West Shore Health Unit
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Provided wound care, palliative support, medication administration, and coordinated home support services.
  • Registered patients for palliative care benefits and acted as primary advocate for client needs.

Student Nurse – Medical/Surgical Unit

Saanich Peninsula Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided care for CHF, COPD, diabetes, post-CVAD, pneumonia patients.
  • Performed IV insertions, NG tube placement, catheterization, and detailed assessments.

Student Nurse – Palliative Care Unit

Saanich Peninsula Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2023
  • Managed terminal care symptoms using subcutaneous butterflies and narcotics.
  • Supported patients and families through care planning and goal-setting.

Student Nurse – Pediatrics

Victoria General Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022

Student Nurse – Orthopaedics/Rehabilitation

Royal Jubilee Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2022

Student Nurse – General Medicine

Victoria General Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022

Student Nurse – Respiratory & Lung Health

Royal Jubilee Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021

Health Care Aide

The Nurse Next Door
01.2021 - 12.2021

Student Nurse – Long-Term Care

The Summit & Broadmead Lodge
01.2021 - 06.2021

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Victoria / Camosun College
Victoria, BC
06-2024

Skills

  • Patient education
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Clinical judgment
  • Compassionate care
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • BCIT ECG Interpretation & Management, 08/01/23
  • Standard First Aid & CPR-C, 08/01/24
  • BLS + O₂ Therapy & Airway Management, 08/01/25
  • Mask Fit Test, 10/01/24
  • Clean Criminal Record Check
  • NCLEX-RN, Passed, 06/01/24, BCCNM

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer English teacher- March 2025- Momtik camp-Thailand
  • Volunteer English teacher- April 2025- Bali, Indonesia
  • Outdoor School Counsellor, Cheakamus Centre, 2017

Work Experience

  • Pedalheads Bike Instructor- summer of 2017-2020
  • Server/Barista-Lift Bakery and Breakfast- summer of 2022
  • Nanny-private family- summer of 2021

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Registered Nurse – General Surgery

Lions Gate Hospital
07.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse – Oncology & Palliative Care (8 South)

Royal Jubilee Hospital
05.2024 - 11.2024

Student Nurse – Final Practicum (Home Care Nursing)

Esquimalt/West Shore Health Unit
01.2024 - 03.2024

Student Nurse – Palliative Care Unit

Saanich Peninsula Hospital
08.2023 - 03.2023

Student Nurse – Medical/Surgical Unit

Saanich Peninsula Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2023

Student Nurse – Pediatrics

Victoria General Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022

Student Nurse – Orthopaedics/Rehabilitation

Royal Jubilee Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2022

Student Nurse – General Medicine

Victoria General Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022

Student Nurse – Respiratory & Lung Health

Royal Jubilee Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021

Health Care Aide

The Nurse Next Door
01.2021 - 12.2021

Student Nurse – Long-Term Care

The Summit & Broadmead Lodge
01.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Victoria / Camosun College
Allison Hills