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Anita Pustylnik

Oakville,,ON

Summary

Bachelor’s prepared registered nurse with 3 years’ experience in a variety of settings, an energy for serving the community and providing equitable, high-quality health care services. Seeking to expand my breadth of knowledge and experience in teaching through new and diverse opportunities

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
01.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct care for adult patients with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, substance use disorders, and dual diagnoses in an 18-bed acute care forensic psychiatric unit
  • Led treatment and assessment as charge nurse in 4-bed maximum security unit for inmates
  • Conducted suicide and violence risk assessments and serve as a lead responder for code white emergency calls
  • Developed sound knowledge and understanding of psychopharmacology, indications for use of psychiatric medications for a variety of psychiatric conditions
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.

Clinical Instructor

Mohawk College
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Provided teaching, mentoring and guidance to 8 nursing students during clinical rotation
  • Taught students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills essential for modern healthcare environments
  • Developed educational activities, evaluated student performance, and offered constructive feedback to enhance their clinical skills and knowledge
  • Fostered a culture of safety within the learning environment by emphasizing proper use of equipment, infection control measures, and patient privacy guidelines.

Education

Master of Health Science - Applied Health Sciences

Western University
London, ON
08-2026

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Nursing

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON
01-2022

Affiliations

  • Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario
  • Canadian Nurses’ Association

Certification

  • CPR – Basic Life Support 2025
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention – Crisis Prevention Institute 2025
  • Registered Nurse – College of Nurses of Ontario – (CNO#22566689) 2022

Timeline

Clinical Instructor

Mohawk College
05.2024 - 09.2024

Registered Nurse

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
01.2023 - Current

Master of Health Science - Applied Health Sciences

Western University

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Nursing

McMaster University

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