Motivated and skilled Practical Nursing graduate with hands-on experience in mental health nursing, including patient admissions, crisis de-escalation, and interdisciplinary care. Seeking the position of Registered Practical Nurse - Mental Health (Job Posting #: JR100132) at Scarborough Health Network. I am committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to diverse populations while fostering collaboration within healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and promote safety.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Practical Nursing Student
Scarborough Health Network
09.2024 - 12.2024
Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments daily for adult inpatients, including those in the Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Admitted and discharged patients, explaining aftercare visit summaries, medications, and upcoming appointments
Administered IV medications, performed wound care, and carried out CIWA assessments for patients with alcohol withdrawal
Managed de-escalation of high-risk situations, ensuring patient and staff safety through effective communication and intervention techniques
Provided education on Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) for patients exploring treatment options, promoting informed decision-making
Monitored patients on Clozapine for signs of constipation and assessed the need to administer PRN laxatives, ensuring timely intervention and patient comfort
Delivered oxygen therapy to patients with low oxygen saturation, teaching breathing exercises to improve respiratory function
Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, presenting patient reports and advocating for individualized care plans
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Centennial College
Toronto, Ontario
12.2024
Skills
Comprehensive mental health assessment
Crisis intervention
Administering IV medications
Administering PRN medications
Epic charting software
Patient documentation
Patient and family education
Collaboration with healthcare teams
Communication with healthcare teams
CIWA assessments
Monitoring for withdrawal symptoms
Certification
CPR and BCLS Certification, [Certifying Body], [Month, Year]
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI), [Certifying Body], [Month, Year]
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Practical Nursing Student
Scarborough Health Network
09.2024 - 12.2024
CPR and BCLS Certification, [Certifying Body], [Month, Year]
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI), [Certifying Body], [Month, Year]
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Centennial College
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