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Andrea Young

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 17 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments along with strong intake and assessment capabilities.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

General Duty Psychiatric Nurse

PY1 Child & Adolescent Inpatient Unit (PsycHealth Centre)
08.2014 - Current
  • Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
  • Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
  • Intake Assessments and Discharge Planning.

General Duty Psychiatric Nurse

HSC And Grace Hospital
08.2007 - Current
  • I have held positions on various units throughout PsycHealth including PY3S, PX2, and on the Mental Health Relief Team as well as unit 1North at the Grace Hospital.
  • Working in these varied environments have given me a variety of skills to work with numerous populations.

Nurse Therapist

Anxiety Service For Children & Youth (HSC)
05.2002 - 04.2023
  • Teaching classes for parent and youth regarding anxiety and CBT, Intake Assessments with youth and their families, Individual Therapy with youth using CBT as a primary therapeutic modality.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients.

Nurse Educator

PyscHealth Centre
09.2012 - 03.2013
  • Organized short-term educational programs such as lectures and workshops to address specific clinical topics.
  • Promoted professional growth among nursing staff through continuous education opportunities, conferences, and workshops.
  • Established a supportive learning environment by providing guidance and mentorship to nursing staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing -

Brandon University

Skills

  • Therapeutic Care Plans
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Restraint Techniques
  • Team Collaboration
  • Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Therapeutic Intervention
  • Crisis Management

References

Available on Request

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

General Duty Psychiatric Nurse

PY1 Child & Adolescent Inpatient Unit (PsycHealth Centre)
08.2014 - Current

Nurse Educator

PyscHealth Centre
09.2012 - 03.2013

General Duty Psychiatric Nurse

HSC And Grace Hospital
08.2007 - Current

Nurse Therapist

Anxiety Service For Children & Youth (HSC)
05.2002 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing -

Brandon University
Andrea Young