Jennifer Berringer
Aldergrove,BC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
06.2014 - Current
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Established rapport with patients from diverse backgrounds through empathic listening and culturally sensitive communication practices.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed.
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Capital District Health Authority
10.2008 - 05.2014
- Conducted ongoing assessments to track patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Provided crisis intervention services during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and making adjustments as necessary to optimize treatment outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS10.2014
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Mental health care
- Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
Languages
English
Timeline
Mental Health and Substance Use Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
06.2014 - Current
Registered Nurse, Mental Health
Capital District Health Authority
10.2008 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Dalhousie University
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