Claire Parmiter
Halifax
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a diverse clinical practice background fostering the development of strong critical thinking skills, as well as competent and autonomous decision making. Empathetic and focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm and understanding, with the clinical competence to diagnose, evaluate, and treat acute and chronic medical conditions
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
Nova Scotia Health Authority
2023.07 - Current
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Order and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Prescribe and manage pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provide medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
Registered Nurse
Intensive Care Unit
2019.05 - 2023.06
- Registered Nurse in Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) caring for medically complex and fragile patient populations, practicing advanced level clinical skills in areas of cardiac nursing, critical thinking, and interprofessional/interpersonal communication.
Tutorial Instructor
Dalhousie University
2020.11 - 2023.04
- Registered Nurse practicing in leadership role as tutorial instructor for nursing students enrolled in Dalhousie University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program.
Registered Nurse
Surgery
2017.07 - 2019.02
- Registered Nurse in Department of Cardiac Surgery, allowing for development of strong clinical skills in area of cardiac nursing, as well as critical thinking, time management, and communication/interpersonal skills.
Resident Manager
Ronald McDonald House Charities, RMHC
2016.06 - 2017.08
- RMHC is part of Canada’s pediatric health care system.
- Across Canada, RMHC programs provide families with sick children with a home to stay at where they can sleep, share meals, do laundry, and connect with other families, making their journey easier.
- I was responsible for coordination of care for children and their families residing in Halifax, NS.
Education
Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner -
University of Saskatchewan
Halifax, NS07.2023
Registered Nurse -
Professional Development Center (RNPDC)
Halifax, NS04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS04.2017
Skills
- Patient Examination
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Preventive Healthcare
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Treatment Recommendations
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Patient and Family Education/Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Lab and Diagnostics Interpretation
Certification
- Addiction Care and Treatment Online Certificate / University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development. Issued: March 2020.
- Substance Use and Addiction Nursing Certificate / University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development. Issued: March 2020.
- Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) Preceptor Training Course. Issued: March 2020.
- Pallium Canada Online Palliative Care For Healthcare Professionals: LEAP Fundamentals. Issued: April 2020.
- Standard First Aid/Healthcare Provider CPR. Recertified: July 2020.
- Mental Health Commission of Canada First Aid. Issued: March 2018.
General/Volunteer Experience
- Department of Cardiac Surgery Professional Practice Committee / Co-Chair, August 2017 - August 2020
- Volunteer Patient Program, Dalhousie University School of Medicine / Volunteer Patient, October 2018 - October 2020
- Dalhousie University Halifax Outreach Prevention Education Support (HOPES) Clinic / Senior Nursing Volunteer, January 2017 - May 2017
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
Nova Scotia Health Authority
2023.07 - Current
Tutorial Instructor
Dalhousie University
2020.11 - 2023.04
Registered Nurse
Intensive Care Unit
2019.05 - 2023.06
Registered Nurse
Surgery
2017.07 - 2019.02
Resident Manager
Ronald McDonald House Charities, RMHC
2016.06 - 2017.08
Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner -
University of Saskatchewan
Registered Nurse -
Professional Development Center (RNPDC)
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
- Addiction Care and Treatment Online Certificate / University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development. Issued: March 2020.
- Substance Use and Addiction Nursing Certificate / University of British Columbia Division of Continuing Professional Development. Issued: March 2020.
- Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) Preceptor Training Course. Issued: March 2020.
- Pallium Canada Online Palliative Care For Healthcare Professionals: LEAP Fundamentals. Issued: April 2020.
- Standard First Aid/Healthcare Provider CPR. Recertified: July 2020.
- Mental Health Commission of Canada First Aid. Issued: March 2018.
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