PATRICIA GILL
Botwood,NFLD
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse looking to use my acquired nursing skills and knowledge of Northern and remote nursing to add value to your Facility.
Experienced with patient care, critical thinking, and effective communication. Utilizes medical knowledge to support patient recovery and manage complex conditions. Strong understanding of healthcare protocols and compassionate care delivery.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Northern Medical Connections
Nova Scotia
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting understanding of treatment protocols and lifestyle changes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Conducted thorough assessments, accurately documenting findings to support clinical decision-making processes.
- Coordinated healthcare services across various locations in Canada. Supported community health initiatives at Dawson City Community Health Center in Yukon. Assisted in managing services at NL Health Services in Lewisporte and Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Centre in Botwood and the Charles S. Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony NL.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
- Led emergency response efforts during critical situations, ensuring rapid intervention and optimal patient outcomes.
- Helped implement the Epic Core Care system in the Dr.Hugh Twomey Health Care Centre, was a Superuser for the new computer system
CASUAL INPATIENT RN
Qikiqtani General Hospital
Iqaluit, NU
2019 - 2023
- Provided patient care collaboratively within a healthcare team.
- Delivered nursing care across diverse specialties including pediatrics, medicine, long-term care, gynecology, trauma, and palliative care
- Coordinated medical transfers for stable and critically ill patients to advanced facilities in Manitoba and long-term care placements in Ottawa, ensuring timely access to necessary resources
- Provided comprehensive patient care in high-stress environments, ensuring safety and comfort of patients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Ensured proper documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and evaluations in electronic medical records systems.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY NURSE
Agnico Eagle Meadowbank Complex
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Primary care management following guidelines set by the Medical Director of Agnico eagle (based on FNIHB guidelines).
- Coordinated with Dr. Lee for advanced care consultations, including emergency and trauma services in an active gold mine environment.
- Completed WSCC forms and assessments to facilitate employee clearance for return to work.
- Completed WHIMIS and Agnico Eagle employee training modules, including videos and in-person training on rapid trach, cyanide poisoning, needle decompression, insertion of Heimlich pig tails, and use of ventilators.
COMMUNITY INPATIENT/EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Dawson City Community Hospital
Dawson City, YT
12.2019 - 02.2020
- All aspects of Nursing from pediatrics, medicine, long term care, gynecological, trauma, palliative in an ER and inpatient setting.
- Triage via CTAS, assessment and informing ER on call MD re: pt status and complete orders as prescribed by MD.
- Performing lab collection/processing, basic xrays via PACS, EKGs.
- Arranging medevacs within and outside of territory following policies set up by YHC.
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Kitikmeot Regional Health Center
Cambridge Bay, NU
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Patient Care in an advance scope setting
- Well Woman/Man/Child checks, preforming assessments, diagnosing and prescribing medications based on collaboration with care team (physicians, PT/OT, etc).
- All aspects of Nursing from pediatrics, medicine, long term care, gynecological, trauma, emergency room, palliative
- Organizing and coordinating medical transfers for stable and critically ill patients to advanced medical facilities in Manitoba and to Long term care placements in Ottawa, via Keewatin Air or another third-party carrier.
INPATIENT UNIT RN & INTERIM ACTING MANAGER
Kivalliq Health Centre
Rankin Inlet, NU
10.2013 - 01.2019
- All aspects of Nursing from pediatrics, medicine, long term care, gynecological, trauma, palliative
- Organizing and coordinating medical transfers for stable and critically ill patients to advanced medical facilities in Manitoba and to long term care placements in Ottawa, via Keewatin Air or another third-party carrier
- Overseeing staffing, workload, working with other departments/managers to assist with operational expectations of the Health Care Center
- Performing employee reviews and disciplinary actions when warranted
- Performing stock management and ordering of specialty supplies for the unit
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Kivalliq Health Centre
Rankin Inlet, NU
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Patient Care in an advance scope setting
- Well Woman/Man/Child checks, preforming assessments, diagnosing and prescribing medications based on collaboration with care team (physicians, PT/OT, etc).
- All aspects of Nursing from pediatrics, medicine, long term care, gynecological, trauma, emergency room, palliative
- Organizing and coordinating medical transfers for stable and critically ill patients to advanced medical facilities in Manitoba and to long term care placements in Ottawa, via Keewatin Air or another third-party carrier.
EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Center
Grand Falls, Newfoundland
12.2011 - 04.2014
- Patient care in a teamwork setting
- All aspects of Nursing from pediatrics, medicine, surgery, long term care, gynecological, trauma, triage
- BLS, PALS, ACLS, CTAS, Rhythm Interpretation, ICU course, VAC dressing in-service.
- Attended the NENA Newfoundland and Labrador Conference – “Disaster Preparedness – Are we Ready?” October 19-21, 2012.
FLOAT NURSE
Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Center
Grand Falls, Newfoundland
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Patient care in a team work setting
- All aspects of Nursing from pediatrics, medicine, surgery, long term care
REGISTERED NURSE
Labrador Health Center
Happy-Valley Goose Bay, Newfoundland
06.2009 - 08.2010
- Total Patient Care
- All aspects of Nursing including all age groups.
- Special Care Unit experience
- 1 day Medivac Course completed
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Memorial University of Newfoundland
05-2009
Bachelor of Psychology - undefined
St. Thomas University
05-2002
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Precepting
- Epic experience
- Geriatric nursing
- Emergency care
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support- Expires May 2027
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Expires April 202
- Basic Cardiac Life Support- Expires December 2026
- CTAS completed 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Northern Medical Connections
01.2023 - Current
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY NURSE
Agnico Eagle Meadowbank Complex
01.2021 - 05.2021
COMMUNITY INPATIENT/EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Dawson City Community Hospital
12.2019 - 02.2020
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Kitikmeot Regional Health Center
09.2019 - 10.2019
INPATIENT UNIT RN & INTERIM ACTING MANAGER
Kivalliq Health Centre
10.2013 - 01.2019
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE
Kivalliq Health Centre
05.2013 - 08.2015
EMERGENCY ROOM NURSE
Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Center
12.2011 - 04.2014
FLOAT NURSE
Central Newfoundland Regional Health Care Center
09.2010 - 12.2011
REGISTERED NURSE
Labrador Health Center
06.2009 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Psychology - undefined
St. Thomas University
CASUAL INPATIENT RN
Qikiqtani General Hospital
2019 - 2023
Bachelor of Nursing -
Memorial University of Newfoundland