EVELINA KOSHCEEVA

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with extensive experience in mental health nursing, committed to advancing patient-centered care through leadership. Seeking to further develop leadership skills to make a broader impact on healthcare policy, improve patient care standards, and lead initiatives for mental health awareness and support within diverse healthcare settings.

Resident Support Volunteer

Revera Westside Long-Term Care Home

Jan 2023 - April 2023

• Curated workshops to tend to my resident, care plan to improve mental status
• Provided assigned residents with emotional support.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.

Outreach Volunteer, Centre for Student Development and Counseling
Toronto Metropolitan University
March 2022 – April 2022

• Participated in a community campaign to raise awareness about mental health resources for youth and young adults in the local area.
• Distributed informational materials, facilitated discussions with young community members, and promoted mental health services at public events.
• Collaborated with a team to plan outreach events, gaining teamwork and organizational skills while advocating for mental health resources.

Student Coordinator

Ontario Black Doula Society

Sep 2022- Dec 2023

• Coordinated outreach initiatives to connect nursing and health students with the Ontario Black Doula Society, promoting awareness of culturally sensitive care in maternal health.
• Supported communication efforts by managing social media updates and newsletters, expanding the organization’s reach within academic circles and the healthcare community.

Best Practice Champion
Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO)
September 2024 – Present

• Served as the Best Practice Champion on my unit, leading the integration of evidence-based guidelines to enhance patient care and improve nursing practices in mental health.
• Organized educational sessions and workshops to familiarize nursing staff with RNAO’s Best Practice Guidelines, fostering a culture of continuous learning and quality improvement.
• Acted as a liaison between unit staff and management to identify and address challenges in implementing new practices, supporting the unit’s commitment to excellence in patient care.

Cohort Student Advocate
Toronto Metropolitan University, Bachelor of Nursing Program
September 2022 – June 2024

• Represented the needs and concerns of nursing students within the cohort, advocating for resources, academic support, and mental wellness initiatives.
• Collaborated with faculty to develop feedback channels that ensured student voices were heard in decisions affecting the program’s curriculum and clinical placements.
• Organized peer support groups and study sessions to enhance student engagement and foster a collaborative learning environment, improving cohort morale and success.

• Collaborative Communication: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with healthcare teams, patients, and families to ensure clear, concise, and supportive communication.
• Delivering Education to Patients and Families: Skilled in educating patients and families on care plans, treatment options, and recovery strategies to enhance understanding and participation in healthcare decisions.
• Patient and Family Advocacy: Strong commitment to advocating for patients and families, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are respected within the healthcare system.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Proven ability to collaborate with a range of healthcare professionals (nurses, doctors, social workers, etc.) to create holistic, patient-centered care plans.

• Dr. Priscilla Boakye - Pnboakye@torontomu.ca

     Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing
    Toronto Metropolitan University

• Nashrah Rehman - Nashrah.rehman@camh.ca

     Nurse Supervisor 

     Centre of Addiction and Mental Health

• Danielle Perono- Danielle.perono@camh.ca

     Nurse Preceptor 

     Centre of Addiction and Mental Health