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Colleen Pittet

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Dynamic public health professional with extensive experience at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, specializing in crisis intervention and treatment planning. Proven track record in enhancing community health through effective collaboration and patient assessment. Skilled in trauma-informed care, successfully advocating for vulnerable populations and implementing impactful health programs.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Marriage and Family Therapist

Colleen Pittet Therapy
Winnipeg, MB
06.2024 - Current
  • Conducted individual, couples, and family counseling sessions to implement psychotherapeutic interventions.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists and social workers to deliver comprehensive patient care.
  • Compiled client information to formulate actionable treatment plans.
  • Educated patients on mental health topics, including stress management and coping strategies.
  • Developed tailored treatment plans to meet specific client needs.

Marriage and Family Therapist

Manitoba Blue Cross Employee Assistance Program
Winnipeg, MB
06.2024 - Current
  • Conducted individual, couples and family counseling sessions as clinically indicated to provide psychotherapeutic interventions and establish and assess treatment goals.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans to address clients' needs.
  • Referred clients to outside resources if necessary for additional help or support.

Public Health Nurse- Tuberculosis Team

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
05.2013 - Current
  • Provided case management services for individuals at risk for chronic diseases or illnesses.
  • Collaborated with local health departments and other community partners.
  • Participated in community outreach activities to promote public health awareness among target populations.
  • Established relationships with families, schools, churches and other organizations to provide support services for clients.
  • Identified unusual issues, cluster infections and known pathogens on patient records, ensuring that outbreaks were remedied in timely fashion.
  • Provided public health nursing care to clients in their homes and in the community.
  • Facilitated access to medical services and other resources for clients.
  • Investigated outbreaks of communicable diseases such as influenza or tuberculosis.

Public Health Nurse- Harm Reduction Team

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
07.2004 - 05.2013
  • Provided public health nursing care to clients in their homes and in the community.
  • Attended functions within community and spoke with members of public and local officials to promote methods that reduce illness, food contamination and obesity.
  • Gathered, organized and disseminated information from various sources that included health plans, hospitals, providers and government entities to appropriate individuals.
  • Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
  • Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
  • Participated in community outreach activities to promote public health awareness among target populations.
  • Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
07.2002 - 07.2007
  • Performed physical examinations of sexual assault survivors to document evidence, collect specimens and provide treatment.
  • Provided emotional support, crisis intervention and referrals to appropriate resources for sexual assault victims.
  • Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
  • Facilitated communication between victims, their families, law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders.

Public Health Nurse- Transcona Team

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winnipeg, MB
07.2001 - 07.2004
  • Planned and coordinated patient and family teaching and health education.
  • Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
  • Administered vaccinations according to established protocols and guidelines.
  • Provided public health nursing care to clients in their homes and in the community.

Education

Masters of Marriage And Family Therapy -

University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
10-2024

Certificate of Forensic Nursing -

Mount Royal College
Calgary, AB
04-2008

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
04-2001

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Psychotherapy techniques
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient assessment
  • Effective communication
  • Collaboration skills
  • Trauma-informed care

Certification

  • College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba- active practicing member
  • Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba- active practicing member
  • Canadian Association of Couples and Family Therapists- associate member

Trainings

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • ASIST- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Timeline

Marriage and Family Therapist

Colleen Pittet Therapy
06.2024 - Current

Marriage and Family Therapist

Manitoba Blue Cross Employee Assistance Program
06.2024 - Current

Public Health Nurse- Tuberculosis Team

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
05.2013 - Current

Public Health Nurse- Harm Reduction Team

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
07.2004 - 05.2013

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
07.2002 - 07.2007

Public Health Nurse- Transcona Team

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
07.2001 - 07.2004

Masters of Marriage And Family Therapy -

University of Winnipeg

Certificate of Forensic Nursing -

Mount Royal College

Bachelor of Nursing -

University of Manitoba

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