Farrah Trottier, NP
Milton,Canada
Summary
Experienced in clinical and clinical operations management, dedicated to providing exceptional patient-centered care. Strong background in team leadership, strategic planning, and operational improvement. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to make a valuable contribution to the Acute Pain Services program.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Care
Nurse Practitioner Practicum
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Conducted physical examinations, ordered diagnostic tests, interpreted results, and formulated diagnoses under physician supervision when necessary.
- Maintained up to date preventative care: cervical, breast and colon cancer screening, childhood, adult, and senior immunizations.
- Performed small clinic procedures by administering injections, immunizations, small procedures, wart removal, ear lavage and wound management.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted overall wellness by educating patients on disease prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, and self-care management techniques.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Nurse Practitioner Practicum
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results, and vitals into medical records.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, patient-centered care during routine exams, prenatal visits, and postpartum followups.
- Assisted physician with minimally invasive procedures procedures, IUD insertion, removal, colposcopy, LEEP, pessary fitting and reinsertion, IM injections, hormonal symptoms assessment and management.
Pediatrics
Nurse Practitioner Practicum
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Maintained thorough documentation of all clinical encounters, adhering to HIPAA regulations while facilitating clear communication among team members.
- Assisted with pediatrician to operate pediatric walk-in clinic during flu season
- Assessed, diagnosed, prescribed and triaged patients to ER
- Reduced hospital ER visits for pediatric patients through comprehensive parent home care teaching and follow-up care coordination.
Halton Medical Aesthetics Clinic
Owner and Operator
01.2018 - Current
- Perform assessment, health history and treatment plans
- Enhanced clinic reputation through excellent customer service, resulting in increased patient referrals.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe clinic environment for staff and patients alike.
- Provide exceptional communication of health teaching, pre and post-care instructions.
- Recruited trained, and supervised a team of medical professionals to ensure high-quality healthcare delivery.
- Conducted regular evaluations of clinic operations identifying areas for improvement or expansion opportunities consistently.
Supervisor, Healthy Sexuality
Peel Public Health
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Accountable for the end-to-end operations of Public Health, Healthy Sexuality Clinic Services.
- Supervised and managed a team of 12 Registered Nurses and administration staff.
- Provided strong leadership to support RN’s to deliver inclusive patient centered, sexual health clinical and case management services.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization's core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
- Developed an innovative streamlined delivery service for community physicians to receive free STI treatment medications in collaboration with vaccine services.
- Researched best practices to develop and update policies to optimize patient centered care and enhance operational workflow.
- Program planning and evaluation methodologies of clinical services.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Proficient and effectively utilized Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and power point for auditing and reporting purposes.
Public Health Nurse, Healthy Sexuality
Peel Public Health
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Performed clinical patient care to test and treat for sexually transmitted infections, counsel and prescribe birth control, abortion referrals, vaccinations, venipuncture, blood collection, in adherence of medical directives
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners by participating in collaborative events focused on improving the local public health landscape.
Public Health Nurse, School Team
Peel Public Health
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Accountable to deliver and execute comprehensive strategies and initiatives promoting health to20 elementary schools in the Peel Region
- Strengthened relationships with community partners by participating in collaborative events focused on improving the local public health landscape.
Quarantine Officer
Pearson International Airport
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Working within the guidelines of the Quarantine Act of Canada, supervised and led a team of10 screening nurses to reduce risk and transmission of SARS and other communicable diseases
- Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
Registered Nurse, Postpartum Unit
Credit Valley Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Worked collaboratively with the postpartum team and provided comprehensive prenatal, antenatal, and postpartum care, including breastfeeding support
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Education
BCLS Certification -
Heart And Stroke
01.2025
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
Spring Arbor University
Spring Arbor Michigan01.2023
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Ryerson University
Toronto01.2003
Skills
- Health promotion
- Patient education
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Quality improvement
- Clinical leadership
- Team supervision
- Clinical operations management
- Nurse education and training
- HIPAA regulations
- Clinical documentation
Affiliations
- CNO (College of Nurses of Ontario), RN-EC (2025) in good standing with no restrictions.
- RNAO (Registered Nurses Association of Ontario) member (2025).
- RNAO Nurse practitioner special interest member (2025).
Timeline
Primary Care
Nurse Practitioner Practicum
01.2022 - 01.2023
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Nurse Practitioner Practicum
01.2022 - 01.2023
Pediatrics
Nurse Practitioner Practicum
01.2022 - 01.2023
Halton Medical Aesthetics Clinic
Owner and Operator
01.2018 - Current
Supervisor, Healthy Sexuality
Peel Public Health
01.2012 - 01.2018
Public Health Nurse, Healthy Sexuality
Peel Public Health
01.2005 - 01.2012
Public Health Nurse, School Team
Peel Public Health
01.2004 - 01.2005
Quarantine Officer
Pearson International Airport
01.2003 - 01.2004
Registered Nurse, Postpartum Unit
Credit Valley Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2003
BCLS Certification -
Heart And Stroke
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN-FNP)
Spring Arbor University
Bachelor of Science Nursing -
Ryerson University
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