Carolyn Murton
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Accomplished Mental Health Therapist with a proven track record at Halton Healthcare Services, adept in individual and family counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Excelled in reducing anxiety and depression symptoms through innovative psychotherapy techniques, enhancing patient coping strategies. Demonstrated expertise in crisis intervention, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Mental health professional with comprehensive experience in therapeutic practices, adept at fostering positive client outcomes. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and consistently achieving measurable results. Reliable and adaptable with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, ensuring effective support in dynamic environments.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Mental Health Therapist
Halton Healthcare Services
04.2010 - 06.2016
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
- Coordinated care with primary care physicians, psychiatrists, and other relevant healthcare providers to ensure seamless continuity of care for clients.
- Mentored new therapists in the team by sharing best practices, providing clinical supervision, and offering constructive feedback on their work performance.
- Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education opportunities and participation in relevant workshops and conferences.
- Promoted positive coping strategies among clients by teaching stress management techniques and self-care practices.
- Led psychoeducational groups covering topics such as emotion regulation, communication skills development, and relapse prevention strategies among others related to mental health improvement outcomes.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
Mental Health Nurse -Child & Youth Inpatient Unit
Halton Healthcare Services
02.1997 - 04.2010
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Served as a preceptor for new hires or nursing students ensuring proper orientation into the role of Mental Health Nurse within the clinical setting.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
- Administered psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing various topics such as stress management, emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and relapse prevention.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective treatment plans.
Mental Health School Program Manager
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital
11.1990 - 06.1995
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Determined patient risk by utilizing subjective and objective data obtained through patient interaction.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing various topics such as stress management, emotion regulation, interpersonal relationships, and relapse prevention.
- Collaborated with community organizations to provide outreach services, increasing access to mental health resources for underserved populations.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
Child and Family Therapist
CAMH Outpatient Center
01.1986 - 01.1990
- Enhanced clients'' coping skills through cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific needs and goals of clients.
- Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine appropriate therapeutic approaches for each family''s unique circumstances.
Psychiatric Nurse on Child & Family Unit
Hospital for Sick Children
04.1982 - 08.1985
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Documented clinical observations in electronic medical records, ensuring accuracy while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations.
Psych Nurse on Adult Mental Health Unit
Wellesley Hospital
10.1977 - 08.1981
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive psychiatric care.
- Assisted in training new nursing staff members on protocols specific to psychiatric care settings.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Ryerson Polytechnical University
Toronto, None07-1976
Skills
- Individual counseling
- Family counseling
- Child and adolescent therapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Anxiety management
- Developing relationships
- Crisis intervention
- Group counseling
- Patient evaluation
- Building rapport
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
Accomplishments
Halton Region Nurse of the Year Award 2015
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Halton Region Nurse of the Year 2015
I was honoured to receive the Nurse of the Year award as it brought light to the Mental Health Program at Halton Healthcare.
Timeline
Child and Youth Mental Health Therapist
Halton Healthcare Services
04.2010 - 06.2016
Mental Health Nurse -Child & Youth Inpatient Unit
Halton Healthcare Services
02.1997 - 04.2010
Mental Health School Program Manager
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital
11.1990 - 06.1995
Child and Family Therapist
CAMH Outpatient Center
01.1986 - 01.1990
Psychiatric Nurse on Child & Family Unit
Hospital for Sick Children
04.1982 - 08.1985
Psych Nurse on Adult Mental Health Unit
Wellesley Hospital
10.1977 - 08.1981
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Ryerson Polytechnical University
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