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Ian Sands

Ponoka,AB

Summary

Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative. Resourceful [Job Title] committed to providing excellent care to patients of all ages. Expertise in performing admission assessments and discharges and participating in crisis interventions. Kind and caring professional with [Number] years of experience monitoring treatment of patients diagnosed with disabilities, illnesses and distress. Patient-oriented Nurse with [Number] years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with [Area of expertise] specialty.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychiatric Nurse

AHS
03.2016 - Current
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.

Psychiatric Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Oversaw care of suicidal patients and acted swiftly to reduce risk of harm to themselves or others.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
  • Developed successful discharge plans to help continuity of care upon patient release.
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Canterbury Christchurch University
Canterbury UK
03.2006

Skills

  • Accurate Documentation
  • Disaster Site Triaging
  • Alternative Treatments
  • Community Healthcare Programming
  • Patient Relationships
  • Medication Management
  • Mental Health Assessments
  • Psychological Assessment Assistance
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Delegation and Motivation
  • Long-Term Care
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Team Collaboration

Timeline

Psychiatric Nurse

AHS
03.2016 - Current

Psychiatric Nurse

Saskatchewan Health Authority
01.2012 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Canterbury Christchurch University
Ian Sands