RN Mental and Public health/ Practice/ Policy
Resume:
Souhaira Raydan
Tel : 613-***-**** **************.**@*****.***
Qualification Summary
Dedicated multilingual registered nurse with Canadian and International experience, confident about working with individuals affected by physical and mental illness, and addiction, aiming at the promotion of physical and mental wellness, community development, and support against violence and anti-oppression.
Studied international human rights law and diversity, community safety principles when working with vulnerable and marginalised population and assessment of health care needs in the indigenous communities. Proposal plans for activities with budgets monitoring and evaluation of the areas of work
Enrolled in Public health nursing, knowledge of concepts including the health status of populations, inequities in health, social determinants of health and illness, strategies for health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and health protection. In addition, to briefings and full reports of cases and themes for community members who need placement or specific resources according to needs.
Studied and presented assignments on the development and production of policy-related materials and knowledge exchange mechanism
Experienced to provide emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching, and counselling to patients with routine or complex health care needs, and/or unpredictable outcomes
Education
MSc in Nursing/Specialty Public Health - Walden University – USA, 2020 – Expected 2023
Bachelor of Nursing, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia 1997 – 1999
Licensing
College Nurses Ontario Member of the Canadian Nurses Association
Registered Nurses of British Columbia Registered Nurses of Northwest Territories & Nunavut
Continuing Education
International Human Rights Law credited course – University of Northampton – UK- 2019
Certificate in Counseling skills/ Mental Health and Addiction, Vancouver, BC, Canada 2012
Certificate as RN mental Health Specialty, Douglas College, Vancouver, BC, Canada 2008
Credit course in cognitive behavior psychology, University of British Columbia, Canada 2007
Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Trauma informed, and Opiate protocol on site in-services - 2016
Workshops in Career Development – CCI – Ottawa – 2019
Professional Experience
Clinical Health Specialist Canadian Red Cross - Ontario Apr/20 – Mar/22
Worked with Mobile Covid vaccines, teaching about precautions, side effects and actions required to minimize the adverse effect and educating the public
Applied principles of clinical health screening including documentation of histories and system reviews
Mental Health RN Queensway Carlton Hospital Aug/21- Nov/21
Advocated and held primary responsibilities of the position in working with severe mental illness cases, fielding phone inquiries at the admissions control center, pre-screening and intakes, observing and accurately recording residents’ behavior and reporting behavior
Provided supported counselling clients affected by (Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Anger management, harm reduction) using CBT and Motivational Interviewing
Responded to crisis, Early Intervention Psychosis and Response
Supported the implementation of data collection and monitoring tools, including a project plan for the implementation of the digital platforms and tool evaluation.
Community health nurse Paramed – Ottawa Nov/20-Mar/ 21 Assessed community members’ needs working with diversity and different age group
Planned development based on community members’ needs and description of implications of appropriate service or program (IV therapy and wound care management)
Implemented plans according to selected option such as emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching, and counselling
Mental Health Nurse Venture Health Care Inc – Manitoba -Nunavut Apr/16 – Sept/20
Acted as a case manager in collaboration with other teams, developing action opportunities and methods of engagement
Facilitated groups in alcohol and drugs harm reduction for Inuit men and supported their rights for rehabilitation
Facilitated groups for Inuit women in the communities, and Intervened and managed crisis with suicidal and homicidal cases
Advocated and supported Indigenous individuals and families affected by domestic violence and sexual assaults Collaborated with medical teams and Mental Health department for referrals to treatment centers
Intervened and Collaborated with Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and community justice (Parole and correctional officers in the Canadian Arctic/Inuit/First Nation communities) in cases of sexual assaults and of suicidal, homicidal, and domestic violence, offering supportive counseling and ongoing follow-ups for affected youth and their families
Experienced in suicide prevention and crisis intervention working with Aboriginal populations
Advocated for youth against bullying at high schools and workplaces in the communities in collaboration with stakeholders and partners
Clinic Nurse Burnaby Center for Mental Health and Addiction – BC Apr/12 – Aug/16
Worded and advocated for patients, clients, inmates affected by mental illness, observed, and accurately recorded patients’ behavior and integrated data into the system used by the organisation such as Meditech
Admitted and pre-screened clients thru fielding phone inquiries assessment and intakes
Provided supported counselling clients affected by (Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Anger management, harm reduction) using CBT and Motivational Interviewing
Fulfilled frequent In-Charge Nurse role
Mentored and trained junior staff and Provided preceptorship to nursing students on the unit
Program Assistant Phoenix Society (Drug and Alcohol Recovery) – BC Jan/12 – Feb/14
Admitted clients with history of addiction thru pre-screening and intake control center
Monitored resident movement in and out of the recovery center.
Documented and maintained records and data.
Participated in online and in-service training and mentoring junior staff.
Provided One to one supportive counseling to clients struggling with addiction and address emergency situations and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions
Manager of Care – Mental Health Residential, White Rock, BC May/07 – Aug/11
Played a key role on interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, RN’s, social workers, occupational therapists, staff, and Unions
Participated actively in development and implementation of individual treatment plans for clients with a broad range of mental health issues and history of substance use
Ensured that doctors' orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations, and stat orders
Facilitated admissions, discharges, and transfers; prepared chart notes and other documentation; and ran interdisciplinary team meetings
Certification
Certificate in Tri- Council Policy Statement (TCP2)- Ethical Conduct Research involving Human Government of Canada Aug/21
Certificate in Assist Suicide – Nunavut - GN Sep/20
Certificate in sexually abusive youth, current approaches, and perspectives July/20
Certificate Youth suicide prevention July/20
Certificate in Positive psychology June/20
Certificate in Impact of poverty June/20
Certificate in Bullying in school, Prevalence, Prevention an Intervention May/20
Certificate HIV, Hep C May/20
Languages
Fluent in English, Arabic, and French Intermediate
Computer skills
Microsoft Word, Intermediate Excel, Power Point, Informatics (Meditech, Paris, Covax, Omnicel)
Souhaira Raydan
**************.**@*****.***
Feb 08, 2022
To: World Health Organization
Human Resource Manager
Re: Position Job number (2200522) Gender-based violence in Emergencies
Dear Sir/Madam
I am well positioned to join the World Health Organization and to make a positive change working with vulnerable diversity that in turn will bring safety to families and the communities in general. I am equally comfortable working independently or collaboratively as part of a team. Throughout my career as a registered nurse who have been practicing in multiple disciplines such as mental health, community health and general nursing; I acquired a cultural sensitivity and was equally adept at maintaining excellent relationship and trust with health care professionals. Furthermore, I am multilingual who speaks English, Arabic fluently, Intermediate French (attending classes to gain Advanced level).
I have facilitated community level coordination, conducted situational assessments, mapped out community members capacities and needs and acted as a resource person of cultural programmes and activities. I am currently enrolled in Master’s in Nursing (completed) entering the specialty of Public Health Nursing by the end of Feb/22 expect date of graduation 2023.
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I look forward for this opportunity to speak with you about the position of consultancy in Gender-based violence in Emergencies (Job 2200522) . My sincere appreciation for your consideration.
Souhaira Raydan
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