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Hillary Nolan

Bradford,ON

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with progressive career history in direct patient care and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Passionate about mentoring new staff.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Southlake Regional Health Centre
04.2015 - Current
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Mentored new critical care nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.

RN

Southlake Regional Health Centre
06.2011 - 01.2015
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure and coronary artery disease.
  • Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
  • Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions, including post PCI.

RN

Southlake Regional Health Centre
01.2010 - 06.2011
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis, pre and post operative care and management and lifestyle options.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.

Education

Critical Care Certificate -

Critical Care In-house Program
Southlake Regional Health Centre
03.2015

Bachelor in Nursing Science -

Queen's University
Kingston, ON
04.2008

Skills

  • Current ACLS and BCLS (Oct 2022)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills

Timeline

RN

Southlake Regional Health Centre
04.2015 - Current

RN

Southlake Regional Health Centre
06.2011 - 01.2015

RN

Southlake Regional Health Centre
01.2010 - 06.2011

Critical Care Certificate -

Critical Care In-house Program

Bachelor in Nursing Science -

Queen's University

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