CHERYL SINCLAIR
Victoria,Canada
Summary
Mental Health Nurse skilled in assessing and stabilizing patients in high-pressure environments. Adept at crisis intervention, leveraging evidence-based practices to deliver high-quality care. Extensive experience supporting diverse populations, ensuring continuity of care and promoting wellness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Nurse
BAYSHORE NORTHERN TRAVEL NURSING
01.2021 - Current
- Assess patients to identify proper treatments
- Monitor patients for changes
- Consult with patients and their families
- Coordinated with health-care team to deliver comprehensive patient care
- Document nursing care, observations, patients' concerns and medications
- Teach patients and their caregivers about self-care
- Co-ordinate with other health services to ensure continuity of care
- Deliver health education programs and promote health and wellness
- Advocated for health care improvements that enhanced patient outcomes
- Secure Medical Unit (SMU) in Whitehorse Yukon, in-patient psychiatric unit for the territory.
Mental Health Nurse
SOLUTIONS STAFFING, TRAVEL NURSING
01.2021 - Current
- Provided nursing care at Cowichan District Hospital's secure psychiatric unit.
- Provided comprehensive care at Cowichan Lodge Tertiary Mental Health Facility for adults facing severe mental health and neurocognitive challenges.
- Delivered nursing care for patients with schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and unspecified psychosis.
- Managed medical emergencies from overdoses, medication side effects, and co-morbidities, ensuring timely interventions for patient safety.
- Skilled at assessing and stabilizing patients with experience and confidence.
- Contributed to strategic treatment plans and initiatives that advanced standards of care and enhanced patient outcomes through family-centered approaches.
Nurse
SOUTH HEALTH CAMPUS
Calgary, Alberta
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Delivered nursing care for diverse mental health and addiction conditions, including schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and unspecified psychosis.
- Managed medical emergencies related to overdoses, medication side effects, and co-morbidities, ensuring patient safety and timely intervention.
- Assessed and stabilized patients in acute psychiatric settings to ensure safety and well-being. with experience and confidence.
- Developed strategic treatment plans and initiatives to enhance standards of care, improve patient outcomes, and support family-centered care.
- Unit 56 C is a PICU Unit for psychiatry in Calgary, with 12 secure rooms and 1:1 nursing. This Unit was the designated Covid Unit for all Mental Health patients in Calgary, between March 2020 to 2023.
Crisis Nurse
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Working both independently and as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, utilizing evidence-based informed best practices in crisis assessment, consultation and referrals.
- Consulted with local doctors to assess individuals and families experiencing significant mental health challenges.
- Traveled to remote areas in Northern Alberta, including Fort Vermillion, Le Crete, and Paddle Prairie, to provide treatment and discharge planning recommendations.
- Provided nursing support in underserved areas through a remote locum program.
Nurse
SOUTH HEALTH CAMPUS
Calgary, Alberta
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted nursing assessments in out-patient clinics including general neurology, urgent neurology, neuro-vestibular, and CHAMP clinic to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Administered patient care in diverse clinical settings at a leading healthcare facility.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Handled incoming tele-nursing calls from patients, offering tailored community resource information to support their healthcare needs.
Nurse
SOUTH HEALTH CAMPUS
Calgary, Alberta
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to cardiac and internal medicine patients, ensuring tailored treatment plans to address individual needs.
- Managed medical emergencies and administered complex medications, enhancing patient safety and care continuity.
- Conducted assessments and evaluations to monitor patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Crisis Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Fort McMurray, Canada
05.2016 - 05.2016
- Assisted medical team in evaluating patients in mental health crises at Northern Lights Hospital, supporting ER attending MDs with patient assessments.
- Supported community members by providing information on mental health resources.
- Drove to communities where families were returning home after fire to provide emotional and community support.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Alberta
Alberta01-2014
Registered Nurse -
Alberta
University of Alberta01-2014
Skills
- Crisis assessment
- Patient care communication
- Treatment planning
- Critical thinking skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Continuous education
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Team collaboration
Certification
- BLS Health-care Provider C
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
- Code White Training
- Meditech training
- Diabetes Education - Nursing Links
- Charge Nurse Training - Alberta Health Services
- Connect Care Training - AMH Ambulatory Therapist
Volunteer Experience
Canadian Red Cross, Emergency Response Volunteer
Additional Work Experience
Fort McMurray, AB, 05/01/16, Mobile Crisis team, Walk-in Clinic support, Crisis Nurse at Northern Lights Hospital
Timeline
Mental Health Nurse
BAYSHORE NORTHERN TRAVEL NURSING
01.2021 - Current
Mental Health Nurse
SOLUTIONS STAFFING, TRAVEL NURSING
01.2021 - Current
Crisis Nurse
ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
01.2021 - 01.2022
Nurse
SOUTH HEALTH CAMPUS
01.2018 - 01.2020
Crisis Nurse
Alberta Health Services
05.2016 - 05.2016
Nurse
SOUTH HEALTH CAMPUS
01.2016 - 01.2017
Nurse
SOUTH HEALTH CAMPUS
01.2014 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Alberta
Registered Nurse -
Alberta