Avneet Thandi
Schomberg,Canada
Summary
Dedicated registered nurse with a strong commitment to mental health care, eager to enhance individual well-being, and contribute passion to a collaborative healthcare team.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
New Grad Initiative & Part-Time Registered Nurse
Etobicoke General Hospital: Mental Health Inpatient
01.2024 - Current
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric assessments with patients in crisis for self-harm, suicidal ideations, and aggression, while intervening with de-escalation to promote safety.
- Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, treatment plans, coping strategies, and medication management.
- Administer psychiatric medications, monitor therapeutic effects and adverse reactions, and collaborate with physicians on medication adjustments.
Clinical Extern
Etobicoke General Hospital: Mental Health Inpatient
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Addressed patient safety concerns and performed routine environmental scans.
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team in structured recreational groups.
Nursing Student
Etobicoke General Hospital: Neurology Stroke
01.2023 - 2023
- Managed nursing care workload of 5 patients simultaneously with critical conditions, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments, ADL’s, and wound care.
- Exemplified adherence to infection prevention through PPE and hand hygiene measures, safeguarding the health and safety of vulnerable persons.
- Provided compassionate and culturally sensitive support to patients and families during challenging times of recovery.
Nursing Student
Woodbine Racetrack: Stables
2022 - 2022
- Educated and empowered backstretch workers on mental health and addiction by addressing stigma and facilitating connections with supportive organizations like Alcoholics Anonymous.
- Collaborated with public health to facilitate management of blood pressure, diabetes, and immunizations by providing health teaching on chronic disease prevention.
Nursing Student
CAMH – Psychosis Recovery and Treatment: Schizophrenia
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Cultivated meaningful connections with clients through therapeutic engagement to foster trust and rapport.
- Educated clients on mindfulness, self-compassion, coping skills, and effective illness management, equipping them with practical tools to navigate mental health challenges with resilience.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick/Humber College
01-2024
Skills
- Demonstrates exceptional communication and collaboration skills with the interprofessional team, people of all ages, and diverse cultural backgrounds
- Excellent critical thinking and problem‑solving skills with the ability to adapt effectively in high‑stress and rapidly changing situations
- Reliable, flexible, and honest individual with a strong work ethic
- Committed to improving clinical judgement and skills through evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, RHPA, OHSA, WHMIS, and CNO Standards
- Foundational knowledge of CBT, Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT
- Strong understanding of psychiatric diagnoses, symptom presentation, and psychiatric medications
- Experienced in accurate and efficient documentation using electronic medical records (EMR)
Languages
English
Punjabi
Hindi
Urdu
Certification
- Registration with College of Nurses of Ontario (# 24950661)
- First Aid and Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Applied Suicide Prevention Training (ASIST)
- TCPS2 Core Certificate
- Management of Aggressive Behaviour (MOAB) Training
- Trauma Informed Care Certificate
Timeline
New Grad Initiative & Part-Time Registered Nurse
Etobicoke General Hospital: Mental Health Inpatient
01.2024 - Current
Clinical Extern
Etobicoke General Hospital: Mental Health Inpatient
01.2023 - 01.2024
Nursing Student
Etobicoke General Hospital: Neurology Stroke
01.2023 - 2023
Nursing Student
CAMH – Psychosis Recovery and Treatment: Schizophrenia
01.2022 - 01.2024
Nursing Student
Woodbine Racetrack: Stables
2022 - 2022
Bachelor of Nursing -
University of New Brunswick/Humber College