Gulin Yilmaz

Passionate and dedicated Nurse Clinician and Informatics Specialist with a strong foundation in clinical quality, patient safety, and nursing standards across Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia. Currently pursuing graduate studies in Quality and Safety Leadership to further specialize in clinical governance. Brings a results-driven mindset, expertise in electronic health record (EHR) optimization, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement through evidence-based practice, data-informed decision-making, and seamless interdisciplinary collaboration.

Nurse Informatics Specialist - McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) - Montreal, QC

(2023-06)

• Analyze clinical requests to modify, enhance, or remove functionalities within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and the Provincial Hearing Information System (PQDSN).
• Prepare comprehensive technical and functional specifications in Excel and Word to streamline communication with software engineering teams.
• Develop clinical and departmental workflows to ensure precise translation of clinical requirements into actionable software development tasks.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary stakeholders to provide clinical expertise, system support, and effective change management.
• Manage project lifecycles using JIRA by opening, tracking, verifying, and closing development tickets.
• Conduct rigorous user acceptance testing (UAT) across development, test, and staging environments to ensure system quality and stability.
• Serve as a critical liaison combining clinical insights with systems engineering to drive quality improvement across healthcare IT projects.
• Provide direct, high-tier troubleshooting and guidance to clinicians experiencing complex EHR system issues.

Geriatric Nurse Consultant in ER - McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) - Montreal, QC

(2021-06 - 2023-06)

• Provided specialized geriatric clinical assessments and consultations within the emergency department to optimize care pathways for vulnerable elderly patients.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate safe discharge planning and minimize avoidable hospital admissions.

Nurse Clinician – Outpatient Clinics (Float Pool) - McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) - Montreal, QC

(2020-03)

• Deliver high-quality, adaptable clinical care across diverse ambulatory and outpatient environments, adjusting quickly to varying clinical demands.

Nurse Clinician – Oncology Day Center - McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) - Montreal, QC

(2017-09 - 2020-03)

• Administered complex oncology treatments and chemotherapy, monitored patient responses, and managed comprehensive symptom support protocols.

Nurse Clinician – Pediatric Psychiatry - McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) - Montreal, QC

(2015-01 - 2017-09)

• Provided specialized mental health nursing interventions, crisis management, and family-centered therapeutic support for pediatric psychiatric patients.

Nurse Clinician - Batshaw Youth Protection Center - Montreal, QC

(2014-07 - 2014-12)

• Assessed and managed the health needs of youth within protective custody, ensuring adherence to public health and safety guidelines.

Registered Nurse – Post-Partum Unit - St-Mary's Hospital - Montreal, QC

(2011-01 - 2014-07)

• Delivered comprehensive maternal-newborn care, provided postpartum education, and monitored post-surgical recovery.

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Teaching Unit (5 South) - St-Mary's Hospital - Montreal, QC

(2005-05 - 2011-01)

• Provided specialized acute care for cardiology patients, conducted advanced cardiac monitoring, and led patient and family health education initiatives.

Master - Precision Health (Quality and Safety Leadership) - University of Calgary (2025-09 - 2028-09)

Graduate Diploma - Health Informatics - McMaster University (2021-09 - 2023-08)

Bachelor of Science - Nursing (BScN) - University of Victoria (2010-09 - 2012-12)

Diploma - Nursing - Vanier College (2002-09 - 2005-06)