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
Pearl Medical
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
Milton Centre For Women's Health
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
Treehouse Pediatrics
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
Milton Ontario
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
Region Of 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
Region Of 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
Region Of 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
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