Sara Hunter

Compassionate and versatile Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience across pediatrics, trauma, neurosurgery, mental health, and community health. Demonstrated leadership as an Assistant Director of Care and team lead in both acute care and community-based settings. Recognized for critical thinking, adaptability, and excellence in high-acuity environments.

Committed to professional development, patient-centered care, and interprofessional collaboration. In good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Nurse Manager - CarePartners - North Bay, ON

(2023-10 - 2024-10)

• Oversaw a team of 50 community nurses providing care across the region.
• Delivered clinical education and skill development, including IV initiation, central line access, and wound care practices.
• Conducted monthly team meetings to support team communication, review metrics, and implement quality improvements.
• Completed staff performance reviews, supported onboarding of new nurses, and ensured adherence to clinical best practices and organizational standards.
• Acted as liaison between clinical staff, clients, and leadership to promote safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Assistant Director of Care - Eastholme for the Aged - Powassan, ON

(2022-10 - 2023-10)

Full-Time

• Direct and coordinate resident care in a long-term care setting.
• Support compliance with Ministry of Health standards.
• Provide mentorship and clinical leadership to nursing staff.
• Participate in resident assessments, care planning, and audits.

Community Health Nurse / Team Lead - Victorian Order of Nurses - North Bay, ON

(2007-06 - 2022-10)

• Delivered in-home nursing care including wound management, IV therapy, and chronic disease education.
• Led community nursing team; collaborated with LHIN and other health professionals.
• Worked trauma and fire line deployments via MNR contracts in remote regions.
• Provided both clinic and in-home care; extensive on-call and weekend rotations.

Team Lead RN – Dual Diagnosis Mental Health Unit - North Bay Regional Health Centre - North Bay, ON

(2019-02 - 2020-02)

• Coordinated care for adults with developmental disabilities and mental health diagnoses.
• Collaborated in interprofessional team meetings and recovery-focused planning.
• Supported crisis management and patient advocacy.

Neurosurgery & Trauma RN (Pediatrics) - The Hospital for Sick Children - Toronto, ON

(2002-03 - 2005-06)

• Provided care in high-acuity step-down unit and neurosurgical ICU.
• Assisted in post-operative care for trauma, neurology, plastic, urology, and burn patients.
• Frequently acted as charge nurse; engaged in advanced clinical decision-making.
• Participated in multiple specialty in-services and hands-on procedural training.

Pediatric Staff Nurse - North Bay General Hospital - North Bay, ON

(2000-08 - 2002-03)

• Cared for pediatric patients with a wide range of conditions.
• Performed medication administration, IV therapy, documentation, and parent education.
• Practiced primary nursing and collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams.

Oral Surgery RN - Dr. Michel Desjardins - North Bay, ON

(2010-08 - 2011-08)

• Initiated IVs, monitored anesthesia, assisted in surgical procedures.
• Provided discharge teaching and post-op support.

Psychiatric Nurse – Acute & Forensic Units - North East Mental Health Centre - North Bay, ON

(2007-02 - 2008-06)

• Delivered acute psychiatric care including crisis intervention and medication management.

Law Clerk / Office Manager - Perrin & Associates Law Office / Clark Perrin LLP

(2005 - 2017)

casual / prior full-time

• Managed legal office operations including medical document review, legal correspondence, court filings, and staff supervision.
• Developed transferable skills in administration, confidentiality, multitasking, and critical analysis.

Registered Nursing - Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology (2000-05)

Ontario Secondary School Diploma with OAC credits - Northeastern Secondary School (1996-06)