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Connie Holmlund

Pinawa,MB

Summary

Registered Psychiatric Nurse skilled in delivering caring and compassionate support to address mental health issues. Well-versed in leading both one-on-one and group counselling sessions to improve client well-being and coping skills development. 30-year history of advocating for clients to obtain resources and enhance support networks. Skilled in helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Worker

Sunrise School Division
09.2016 - Current
  • Document student progress in confidential files.
  • Implement crisis intervention plans to support student safety.
  • Develop and implement activities to help students develop coping skills.
  • Monitor student progress and provide feedback to families and team members.
  • Facilitate support groups for students to discuss issues related to mental health.
  • Provide students and families with recommendations to community resources.
  • Deliver individualized counselling services to students working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
  • Facilitate mental health curriculum.

Sessional Instructor

Brandon University
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Taught Psychiatric Nursing with Children and Adolescents.
  • Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Community Mental Health Worker

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
07.2002 - 09.2016
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Implemented crisis intervention plans to support client safety.
  • Monitored client progress and provided feedback to families and treatment team members.
  • Developed and implemented activities to help clients develop social and independent living skills.
  • Collaborated with medical and clinical personnel to coordinate and implement client services.
  • Educated clients and families about mental health issues, treatments and resources.
  • Provided case management services to monitor client access to resources and services.
  • Revised individual treatment plans for clients with mental health concerns to obtain best possible outcomes.
  • Maintained client records to document assessment, treatment plans and progress.
  • Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of clients to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified according to presentation.

Crisis Program Nurse Coordinator

CRESST Program
02.1994 - 01.2001
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists to assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment.
  • Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Supervised staff and coordinated shift duties.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis and treatment options.

Education

Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing

Centre For Psychiatric Nursing Education
Brandon, MB
07.1993

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
05.1990

High School Diploma -

Westgate Collegiate And Vocational Institute
Thunder Bay, ON
06.1986

Skills

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Case Documentation
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
  • Treatment Planning
  • Facilitating Counselling Sessions
  • Developing Relationships
  • Safety and Risk Assessment
  • Group facilitation
  • Communication

Certification

  • Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED level C


Timeline

Sessional Instructor

Brandon University
09.2022 - 12.2022

Mental Health Worker

Sunrise School Division
09.2016 - Current

Community Mental Health Worker

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
07.2002 - 09.2016

Crisis Program Nurse Coordinator

CRESST Program
02.1994 - 01.2001

Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing

Centre For Psychiatric Nursing Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Manitoba

High School Diploma -

Westgate Collegiate And Vocational Institute

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