Registered Nurse Mental Health
Resume:
OBJECTIVE
To gain the position of a mental health worker and provide mental health counseling, support to individuals, families and groups in a prestigious health care organization.
QUALIFICATIONS
In-depth knowledge of the laws and regulations pertaining to mental health
Comprehensive knowledge of the causes and symptoms of mental health issues
Possess excellent risk management and conflict resolution skills
Knowledge of mental health program evaluation, management and delivery
Clinical experience in intermediate care, extended care and special care
Development, implementation, and evaluation of client care plans
Ability to work cooperatively as a part of a team
Good stress management and time management skills
Highly organized, adept at multi-tasking
Exceptional planning, prioritizing and goal setting ability
Excellent interpersonal and rapport building skills
RELEVENT EXPERIENCE
Psychiatric Nursing Student
Role modeled appropriate behaviors, praised and reinforced as required
Advocated for patients and families, provided info, problem solved and assisted in the formulation of goals
Experience and interpersonal interaction with patients/ clients ranging from young adult to geriatric
Participate in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on patient behaviors under the supervision of the staff nurse
Responsible for providing direct patient care services in accordance with the treatment plan
Handle the tasks of assisting staff nurse in providing safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies and procedures
Responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and recording patient’s progress with respect to treatment goals
Collaborate with physicians, counselors, and nurses to plan and coordinate treatment as per the requirement of patients
Responsible for observing the signs, symptoms and behaviors of patients in the hospital
Handle tasks of updating the level of agitation, concerns and complaints to the registered nurse
Perform patient care assignments and in a manner that will reduce patients anxiety and promote cooperation
Carry out special patient observations like hourly rounds, constant and acute observations
Assist in behavioral patient interventions as needed under the direction of registered nurse and program director
Daily documentation, holistic assessment, medication administration, providing verbal reports and participating in group activities
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Connolly Lodge (four times weekly for 10 weeks) 2013 Coquitlam, BC
St. Paul’s Hospital (Four times weekly for 6 weeks) 2012 Vancouver, BC
CRESST (twice weekly for 7 weeks) 2012 Abbotsford, BC
3 Links Care Facility (twice weekly for 7 weeks) 2012 Vancouver, BC
Surrey Memorial Hospital (twice weekly for 7 weeks) 2011 Surrey, BC
Royal Columbian Hospital (Twice weekly for 7 weeks) 2011 New Westminster, BC
Surrey Memorial Hospital-4 East/West Psych. (Twice weekly for 7 weeks) Surrey, BC
Langley Memorial Hospital (twice weekly for 7 weeks) Langley, BC
Riverview Hospital (twice weekly for 10 weeks) Coquitlam, BC
EDUCATION
Psychiatric Nursing Diploma, Douglas College, Coquitlam, BC 2013
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Certificate, Crisis Prevention Institue, Inc. 2011
Standard First Aid/ CPR level HCP, St. John Ambulance 2012
N95 Respirator Fit Test, Audio Lab, Coquitlam, BC 2012
BC Care Aid & Community Health Worker Registry number is: 26949
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