Nicole Applin

Highly organized and customer-focused professional with extensive experience providing exceptional service, resolving complex issues, and communicating effectively with diverse individuals. My background in healthcare, leadership, and business has strengthened my ability to think critically, multitask, adapt quickly to new technologies, and remain calm under pressure. Known for professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail, I am passionate about creating positive customer experiences while working independently or as part of a collaborative team.

I take pride in delivering accurate, thoughtful, and efficient support that builds trust and confidence.

Restorative LPN at Shannex (2025-04 – Present)

Provide restorative nursing services to support the mobility, independence, and quality of life of geriatric residents. Collaborate with Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physiotherapists (PTs), physicians, families, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized care plans. Conduct rehabilitation exercises, assist with assessments, facilitate the acquisition of mobility aids and adaptive equipment, coordinate appointments and follow-up care, maintain accurate clinical documentation, implement policies and protocols, troubleshoot and arrange repairs for specialized equipment, access government funding programs, and advocate for residents while providing compassionate dementia-focused care.

Center Director at The Vision Group (2024-05 – 2025-04)

• Manage a staff of 14 and 2 surgeons
• Create and manage scheduling, hiring & firing, day end, Patient care, Staff meeting, Policy adherence, stats and report analysis, sales targets, bonus structure and implementation
• Employee recognition program management
• Timesheet management
• Managing patient concerns and complaints
• Chart verification
• Filling in for various roles as needed

Resident Care Manager at McNair Manor (2024-01 – 2025-11)

Manage 3 separate assisted living facilities (level 2, 3G & 3B) Assess conditions as they appear. Facilitate appointments, coordinate transportation and escorts as needed. Manage logistics related to providing nursing care to 60+ residents.

Maintain accurate and timely communication with families. Medication administration. Sending referrals. Communicating with physicians on a daily basis. Interview and assess potential new residents. Transcribe orders.

Provide information on available resources and programs within the community. Communication with 3rd party services. Manage emergency situations. Complete and thorough documentation. Filing. Organizing.

Time management. Managing PCA staff. Perform staff meetings and ensure staff are meeting educational requirements.

Travel nurse in NS at Greenstaff Medical Ltd. (2023-01 – 2024-12)

Contractual work- Medication administration, Physical assessment, patient care and teaching, communicating with staff and families, transcribing orders, sending referrals, patient advocate, time management, continued education, documentation.

Resident Care Manager at Kirby group of companies (2022-01 – 2023-12)

Manage an assisted living facility. Assess conditions as they appear. Facilitate appointments. Manage logistics related to providing nursing care to 100 residents. Maintain accurate and timely communication with families.

Medication administration. Sending referrals. Communicating with physicians daily. Interview and assess potential new residents. Transcribe orders. Provide information on available resources and programs within the community.

Communication with 3rd party services. Manage emergency situations. Complete and thorough documentation. Filing. Organizing. Time management. Managing PSW staff and ensuring they are well trained and consistent with care.

Facilitate staff meetings and learning opportunities. Assist in social events. Provide employee recognition program for staff morale.

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma in Nursing with an award in Mental Health – College of the North Atlantic (2009-01 – 2011-12)

Sociology and criminology – University of New Brunswick (2014-01 – 2017-12)