Dawn Zabel
Grande Prairie,AB
Summary
Highly Qualified and experienced senior registered psychiatric nurse, with a strong history of working with the homeless community and with people with addictions. Strong ability to communicate, empathetic and capable, highly skilled in de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution. Experienced in medication administration. Committed to working to the best of my ability every day to fulfill the expectations of both my company and the regulations and statutes that are to be complied with.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BSc Hons. Registered Psychiatric Nurse
HSE West
09.2020 - 09.2024
- I trained for four years as a psychiatric nurse, in the BSc. Hons degree programme.
Senior, higher level Educational Assistant
Grande Prairie Public School District
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Senior Educational Assistant specializing in special needs, learning and physical disabilities such as autism, ADHD, ODD for children pre-k to G12.
Client Service Specialist
The Brick homeless charity
10.2012 - 09.2013
- Provided guidance and advice for homeless clients who needed practical help with issues such as housing, food bank, mentoring, etc. I helped filled forms in, called government agencies, helped prepare meals, joined in entertainment sessions etc.
Associate in Teaching Assistant
Stonebridge college
01.2011 - 10.2011
Ward Clerk/Unit Secretary
North Yorkshire health authority
03.2006 - 03.2007
Associate in Office Administrator
Office practice and administration
09.2005 - 07.2006
Education
Bachelor's - Psychiatric Nursing
Atlantic Technological University
Castlebar, Co. Mayo09.2024
Skills
- Care planning (4 years)
- Early Childhood Education
- Crisis Intervention
- Vital Signs
- Building the therapeutic relationship with clients (4 years)
- Special Education
- Behavioral Health
- Medication Administration
- Tutoring
- Nursing
- Childcare
- Teaching
Languages
English - Fluent
Certification
- Nursing Registration with the NMBI, full driving licence.
- Present
Timeline
BSc Hons. Registered Psychiatric Nurse
HSE West
09.2020 - 09.2024
Senior, higher level Educational Assistant
Grande Prairie Public School District
09.2016 - 06.2018
Client Service Specialist
The Brick homeless charity
10.2012 - 09.2013
Associate in Teaching Assistant
Stonebridge college
01.2011 - 10.2011
Ward Clerk/Unit Secretary
North Yorkshire health authority
03.2006 - 03.2007
Associate in Office Administrator
Office practice and administration
09.2005 - 07.2006
Bachelor's - Psychiatric Nursing
Atlantic Technological University
Awards
BSc. Hons First Class degree in Psychiatric Nursing, November 2034, I graduated in November 2024 from my nursing programme.
Additional Information
- I am ready to look for a new challenge here in Grande Prairie, working in the field of mental health, homelessness, and addiction.
- Please note, if you wish to contact me, please do so in the first instance to my email address. Thank you.