Christine "Tanya" Hansen
Fort McMurray,Alberta
Summary
Clinical Nurse Educator and Mental Health Clinician with more than 15 years of experience at Alberta Health Services. Successfully developed micro-learning opportunities, enhanced quality, and advocated for best practices in psychiatric nursing care. Demonstrates outstanding crisis intervention skills and compassion.
A clinical nursing professional with a solid background in education and training. Proficient in creating and applying effective teaching strategies, promoting a collaborative atmosphere, and adapting to evolving needs. Expertise includes patient care, teaching, and staff development. Recognized for dependability, and knowledge in addiction and mental health.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Educator
Recovery Alberta
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated improved understanding of current policies and procedures.
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
- Led the development of annual training plans based on identified gaps in knowledge or skills among clinical staff members.
- Facilitated open communication between management and clinical staff, addressing concerns and implementing solutions to improve overall team satisfaction.
- Improved nursing competency through the creation and delivery of targeted training sessions and workshops.
Mental Health Clinician
Alberta Health Services
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided crisis intervention services, de-escalating high-risk situations and connecting clients with appropriate resources.
- Conducted thorough assessments to diagnose mental health disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Provided education to various RCMP members regarding Regional Police and Crisis Team's role, mental health and addictions, services and Mental Health Act.
- Learned to adapt to the challenges of providing crisis intervention covering a large rural area in two different health zones.
- Provided referrals to connect clients with other community resources.
- Advocate for client and families in working with health care system.
Mental Health Therapist
Alberta Health Services
04.2019 - 12.2021
- Advocated for clients'' needs within the broader healthcare system when necessary to ensure access to appropriate resources or accommodations during the treatment process.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural sensitivity.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients and families experiencing acute mental health distress, ensuring safety and stabilization.
Inner City Transitions Team Case Manager
Alberta Health Services
11.2016 - 04.2019
- Coordinated referrals for clients with serve addictions and mental health that were leaving Edmonton Remand.
- Coordinated team efforts to streamline case management processes.
- Developed crisis management plans for at-risk clients.
- Developed individualized care plans for improved client outcomes.
- Worked with Edmonton Remand Mental Health Team to support client's transition into the community.
- Worker with community services to navigate health care for complex homeless clients.
Education
Bachelor of Psychatric Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing
Macewan University
Edmonton, AB06-2024
Nursing Diploma
Macewan University
Edmonton09-2004
Skills
- Staff development
- Quality improvement
- Clinical expertise
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Designing various micro learning opportunities for improve knowledge of various policies and procedures
Accomplishments
- Education regarding Ambulatory Addictions and Mental
Health Billing
- Developed workflows for new research program 3MDR
- Supported launch of electric convulsive therapy in Fort
McMurray
- upgrade training and orientation for inpatient psychiatry.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Educator
Recovery Alberta
01.2024 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Alberta Health Services
12.2021 - 01.2024
Mental Health Therapist
Alberta Health Services
04.2019 - 12.2021
Inner City Transitions Team Case Manager
Alberta Health Services
11.2016 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Psychatric Nursing - Psychiatric Nursing
Macewan University
Nursing Diploma
Macewan University
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