Anne Hill
Halifax
Summary
Qualified Registered Nurse with proven track record in managing clinical operations and enhancing resident care quality. Demonstrated success in leading teams, implementing best practices, and improving workflow efficiency. Expertise in staff training and development, coupled with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Manager
Oceanview Continuing Care Centre
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Mentored new nursing staff, fostering professional growth and development through comprehensive training programs.
- Streamlined workflow for increased efficiency by optimizing scheduling and delegating tasks to the appropriate staff members.
- Directed day-to-day nursing and operational functions for [Number]-bed nursing rehabilitative facility, ensuring exceptional delivery of care when developing well-rounded nursing teams.
- Conducted routine performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement among nursing staff members.
- Maximized nursing staff potential by providing ongoing coaching and support, leading to higher levels of competence and confidence in delivering quality care.
- Evaluated nursing staff's performance and developed education programs and professional development opportunities to improve individual and team competencies, clinical knowledge and delivery of care.
- Administered performance evaluations and probationary reviews to assess nursing personnel.
Registered Nurse, Evening Facility Supervisor
Oakwood Terrace Nursing Home
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Oversaw facility operations in absence of management.
Managed staffing and replacement for incoming personnel.
Conducted resident assessments during health declines and after falls.
Communicated effectively with families and on-call physicians.
Facilitated teachable moments to enhance staff development.
Ensured compliance with Registered Nurse Standards and Code of Ethics. - Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for residents with complex wounds or pressure injuries.
Public health Nurse with the Covid Response Team
NSHA
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked during the Pandemic with Nova Scotia Public Health as a Contact Tracer for COVID 19 infectious disease team. The role consisted of calling and investigating the positive case moments during their infectious periods. Also responsible for communicating and collaborating with the medical officer of Health for risk assessments for contacts. At all times adhering to Nova Scotia Public Health guidelines and core principles regarding health equity and social justice. Experience in delivering culturally sensitive care in diverse communities and engages in education and program planning and service delivery for the Covid Response Team. Participated in the mass Immunization Clinics for Covid 19 vaccines, as an experienced immunizer.
Registered Nurse
Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home
09.2018 - 01.2021
- Presently in the position of evening covering RN. Responsible for staffing and supervising the building with another RN. Responsible for residents, staff and safety of the facility. Have honed clinical assessment skills of the Geriatric population. Responsible for multiple units for assessment of declining residents and falls/resident safety. Communicating with an on call Physician and ECP. Responsible for calling and updating family members. Had the opportunity to perform the role of Clinical RN of a 34 bed unit. Responsible for supervision of staff, LPN’s, and CCA’s for a busy Alzheimer's Unit. Proficient in EMAR and Point Click Care. Attended weekly wound care rounds, participated in committees; Palliative Care, JOSH committee, Wound care, and PIECES. Participated in weekly Doctors rounds and IRCC (Family meetings) on a weekly basis. Integral in the discussion of Advanced Care Directives with family members upon admission. Familiar with Palliative Care and End of Life Pathways, and The Palliative Performance Scale. Also integral in discussions with Infection Control Designate and Director of Nursing preparing for Covid - 19 readiness. Volunteered to be one of the four RN,s on the Covid unit. Remains vigilant in adhering to Infection control and educating staff regarding Outbreaks and Pandemic preparedness.
Registered Nurse
Halifax Allergy & Asthma Associates
08.2013 - 09.2018
- Provide a range of health services through Case Management that includes health promotion, illness prevention, coordination and management of acute and emergent health problems, coordination and management of chronic disease, as well as education and advocacy to a client population in the speciality of immunology, Allergy and Asthma. Extensive involvement in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating program initiatives and patient care delivery. Responsible for safe and prudent delivery of all immunizations and Allergy injections and biologics.
- Provides staff training/education sessions. Presents the study at the clinic meetings. Coordinate clinical research trials at Halifax Allergy and Asthma Associates. Strict practice and compliance under the Personal Health Information Act. Assist and submit research submissions and renewals. Maintain Regulatory binders. Meet with the study monitor as required. recruitment, screening and follow up of subjects. Independent decision-making. Health education and follow up with enrolled patients.
Registered Nurse
Northwood Inc Long Term Care Facility
11.2008 - 08.2013
- Responsible for supervision of staff, LPN’s, and Continuing care workers for a busy Alzheimer's Unit. Also was an evening float nurse and at times stepped in for the Facility Supervisor. Spent18 months as the RN for the Adult Alzheimer's Day program.
Registered Nurse
Halifax Allergy and Asthma Associates
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Provide a range of health services through Case Management that includes health promotion, illness prevention, coordination and management of acute and emergent health problems, coordination and management of chronic disease, as well as education and advocacy to a client population in the speciality of immunology, Allergy and Asthma. Extensive involvement in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating program initiatives and patient care delivery.
Registered Nurse
Outpatient Respirology Clinic Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Providing a range of primary and medical care nursing services to ambulatory care patients with a variety of acute and chronic respiratory conditions, including lung transplants, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, Scleroderma, Sarcoidosis, Asthma, Lung carcinoma and TB. Provision of health maintenance education and self-management tools to patients and their families to assist in improving overall clinical outcomes and quality of life. Resource for patients, staff and physicians so as to improve and coordinate care of patients with respiratory conditions. Also involved in assisting In Research studies as assisting research coordinator for the Respirology Division.
Registered Nurse
Victoria General Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Responsible for caring for clients with a wide range of Lung Disease, including Asthma, COPD, Sleep Apnea, Lung Ca, Cystic Fibrosis. Proficient in aerosol treatments, caring for clients on respirators and cardiac monitors and setting and working closely with Respiratory Therapists maintaining BiPap and CPAP.
Registered Nurse
Calgary General Hospital
01.1989 - 01.1990
- Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of nursing practice to ensure consistency with best practice guidelines. Advanced practice nursing role model, consultant, and advocate to improve patient care and nursing practice.
Registered Nurse
Colonel Belcher Hospital
01.1988 - 01.1989
- Provide nursing care to cardiac patients and their families. Provide professional leadership in emergency situations involving cardiac arrest.
Registered Nurse
Victoria General Hospital
01.1984 - 01.1988
- Acute Medicine/Intermediate Care Unit, Respirology and General medicine Unit
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) -
St. Francis Xavier University
01.2005
Canadian Asthma Educator Certification - undefined
Canadian Network for Asthma Care
Halifax, Nova Scotia01.1999
Registered Nurse (RN) - undefined
Victoria General Hospital
Halifax, NS01.1983
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Nurse leadership
- Staff education
- Medication administration
- Care planning
- Electronic charting
- EMR systems
- Clinical assessment
- Nursing expertise
- Clinical quality improvement
- Staff development
- Performance improvement
Affiliations
- College of Registered Nurses’ of Nova Scotia 1983 – present
- Canadian Nurses Association 1983 – present
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Manager
Oceanview Continuing Care Centre
12.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse, Evening Facility Supervisor
Oakwood Terrace Nursing Home
05.2022 - 12.2024
Public health Nurse with the Covid Response Team
NSHA
01.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse
Saint Vincent’s Nursing Home
09.2018 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Halifax Allergy & Asthma Associates
08.2013 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse
Northwood Inc Long Term Care Facility
11.2008 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse
Halifax Allergy and Asthma Associates
01.2003 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
Outpatient Respirology Clinic Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre
01.1995 - 01.2003
Registered Nurse
Victoria General Hospital
01.1990 - 01.1995
Registered Nurse
Calgary General Hospital
01.1989 - 01.1990
Registered Nurse
Colonel Belcher Hospital
01.1988 - 01.1989
Registered Nurse
Victoria General Hospital
01.1984 - 01.1988
Canadian Asthma Educator Certification - undefined
Canadian Network for Asthma Care
Registered Nurse (RN) - undefined
Victoria General Hospital
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) -
St. Francis Xavier University
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