Felicity Plesman
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
Compassionate student nurse with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Strengths include crisis intervention, patient advocacy and providing therapeutic communication to ensure optimal patient care. Previously, I made significant contributions to improving mental health outcomes by implementing individualized treatment plans and coordinating interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employed Student Nurse
Cowichan District Hospital Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Duncan, BC
06.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in psychiatric settings to ensure safety and comfort.
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Monitored patients' mental and physical health, documenting changes promptly.
- Educated patients and families about mental health issues and treatment options.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources such as housing, employment or additional medical services.
Harm Reduction Worker (Paid)
CMHA Overdose Prevention Site
, Canada
01.2025 - Current
- Building rapport with service users and connecting individuals to community outreach resources.
- Assisting in overdose response, administering naloxone and oxygen.
- Providing harm reduction supplies, basic wound care, and meeting the client where they are at using a ‘person-centred approach.’
Employed Student Nurse
Chilliwack General Hospital
Chilliwack, Canada
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Providing care as the primary nurse for up to two patients.
- Performing skills as per BCCNM ESN policy.
- Reporting to the supervising RN.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients on health management and post-discharge care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
Server/Front of House Employee
Various Establishments
Nanaimo, BC
09.2022 - 02.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environments.
- Managed table assignments and coordinated service flow among staff.
- Processed orders accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted in training new staff on menu items and service standards.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and empathy.
Education
Baccalaureate of Science - Nursing
Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, B.C.05.2026
Required Non-Nursing Electives
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops09-2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Mental health education
- Treatment planning
- Documentation accuracy
- Team collaboration
- Community outreach
- Care plan management
- Medication administration
- Professional development strategies
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- CPR/AED Level ‘C’ Certificate
- Provincial Wound Management for Nurses Curriculum Certificate
- PVPC Certification
- Proficient in Power Chart
- Overdose Response Training with Oxygen
Clinical Experience
- Before P.A.R.T.Y Program; Nanaimo School District 68 (102 hours - Current) Engaging with community to teach risk awareness of alcohol use and
prevention of injuries related to abuse of substances - NRGH Medical Floor 5 (392 hours) Critical thinking in complex situations for acute and or cardiac
patients, time management for all nursing care of 3-4 patients,
reporting to the charge nurse, physicians and other health care providers - NRGH Surgical Floor 6 (164 hours) Follow through of knee operation, pain management, mobilization
with knee and hip precautions, dressing changes, catheter care and drainage device care and removal - NRGH Perinatal, Pediatric, Neonatal, Inpatient Psychiatric, Outpatient Mental Health and Mobile Response Teams (130 hours) Developed skills in family-centered care, therapeutic communication, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration across diverse acute and community settings
- Malaspina AgeCare LTC (105 hours) Provided holistic care including ADLs, bathing/feeding, medication administration, and acute patient assessments
- The Gardens at Qualicum Beach (81 hours) Engaged with residents through conversation, activities, and companionship to support social well-being and quality of life
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Employed Student Nurse
Cowichan District Hospital Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
06.2025 - Current
Harm Reduction Worker (Paid)
CMHA Overdose Prevention Site
01.2025 - Current
Employed Student Nurse
Chilliwack General Hospital
07.2024 - 03.2025
Server/Front of House Employee
Various Establishments
09.2022 - 02.2025
Baccalaureate of Science - Nursing
Vancouver Island University
Required Non-Nursing Electives
Thompson Rivers University
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