CURRICULUM VITAE

Jan Wilson R. N. (BSCN)

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Hamilton, Ontario

L8M 3B2

905-***-**** (cell)

ACADEMIC EDUCATION

****-**** ********** ******* ******* Program (Registered Nurse Diploma) 2014 Graduated from Ryerson University (BSCN)

2013-2014 Practicum Experience (Ryerson University) Youthdale Adolescent Assessment Unit-assessment, diagnosis, early treatment of adolescents under the age of 16. Experience with non-violent crises management directed towards reducing restraint use, medication management, group and family therapies, ongoing risk assessment and partnering with community agencies. CAMH Women’s Complex Trauma Unit- embedded in this program was the Sanctuary Model, trauma informed care and assessment for risk. The program assisted women with diverse mental health histories who have experienced complex trauma, to develop coping strategies and safety plans through the use of current research and best practices; individual therapy, DBT, CBT, mindfulness and personalized plans of care to manage trauma related symptoms such as chronic pain.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

1978 Group dynamics and group process through the University of Toronto. 1979 YWCA Coaches Training Certificate in Life Skills 1999-2001 Psychosocial Rehabilitation Diploma through Mohawk College 1997-1998 Interpersonal Psychotherapy Certification through the Clarke Institute of Psychiatry/Currently Centre for Addiction and Mental Health 1995 Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Certification

2015 Non-Violent Crises Intervention Certification through St. Joseph’s Healthcare 2015 CPR Certification

2016 In Process—Registering for Psychiatric Nursing Specialty Accreditation RELEVANT VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY

2010-2013 Education Group Osteoporosis Hamilton; Established this group and functioned as a Volunteer Co-ordinator

I identified a need within the Hamilton Community for an Education Program. Brought this to fruition with the assistance of Osteoporosis Hamilton for 3 years. This group continues to run within the Hamilton Community and has expanded to Burlington. 2013-2014 Healthy Baby Program (VON)

Ministry of Health and Long Term Care /Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital 1995-1999 East Region Mental Health Services Outpatient services (Registered Nurse) Intake worker; group and individual therapist (IPT, CBT), Women’s Stress Management facilitator; supervised client run group programs; patient assessment, treatment planning, intervention strategies and discharge planning, and family education program . Supervised Survivor led group (Women’s Self Esteem Program) 1991-1995 Hamilton Psychiatric Hospital, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Unit (Staff Nurse In-Patient Psychiatry)

Member of the psychosocial rehabilitation team; focused on assessment, planning and community integration of clients diagnosed with major mental illness. Part of this position included assessing and reintegration of clients into the community. 1990-1991 Joseph Brant Hospital, 1 West, Department of Psychiatry (Staff Nurse In- Patient Psychiatry)

1982-1990 North York General Adult Mental Health Out-Patient Program (Intake Nurse and Staff Nurse)

1981-1982 Lederle Pharmaceuticals (Psychiatric Specialist/REGISTERED NURSE) Education and training; psychiatric and dermatological products in major teaching centers. Facilitated general sales staff training.

1979-1981 Clarke Institute of Psychiatry (Crises Unit and emergency Triage) 1978-1979 University of British Columbia department o f Psychiatry (Staff Nurse In- Patient Psychiatry) Forensic assessment knowledge necessary as part of this position. 1977-1978 North York General Hospital (Staff Nurse In-Patient Psychiatry) 1976-1977 Abbie J. Lane Memorial Hospital (Staff Nurse In-Patient Psychiatry) Assisted in the assessment and placement of long term mental health clients in the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia.