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JERICA GARDNER

Kamloops,BC

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Psychiatric Nurse with extensive experience in psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Highly adaptable with strong communication and organizational skills, bringing proven expertise in patient advocacy and care plan implementation. Passionate about promoting mental health and enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Full-time Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Hillside Centre, Interior Health
Geriatric And Adult Psychiatric Units.
03.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Fostered trust and rapport with patients through therapeutic communication and active listening.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Provided supervision and timely intervention to reduce incidents of self-harm.
  • Advocated for patients' rights in treatment planning meetings.

Full-time and Part-time Preceptor

Hillside Centre, Interior Health
Geriatric And Adult Psychiatric Units
02.2023 - 12.2023

• Enhanced student understanding through real-life examples and interactive presentations.

• Fostered supportive learning environments and meaningful relationships with students.

• Provided consistent feedback and adjusted teaching strategies for optimal student performance.

Casual and Part Time- Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Royal Inland Hospital, Interior Health
Acute Psychiatric Unit.
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Conducted suicide risk assessments and addressed at-risk behaviors.
  • Managed challenging patient behaviors with therapeutic interventions.
  • Educated patients and families about mental health diagnoses and treatments.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among colleagues.

Full Time- Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Island Health
Inpatient Psychiatry Unit.
06.2019 - 01.2020

Part Time - Health Care Assistant

Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Facility
12.2013 - 01.2019

Education

Bachelor of Health -

Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC.
01.2026

Registered Psychiatric Nurse -

Stenberg College
Surrey, BC.
10.2018

Health Care Assistant Certificate -

Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC.
06.2012

Skills

  • Flexible, dependable, and passionate team player
  • Strong computer proficiency and organizational skills
  • Experience in team leadership and mentoring
  • Crisis intervention techniques and care plan implementation
  • Highly adaptive and open to new ideas
  • Productive worker with a solid work ethic
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Certification

  • Health Care Provider First Aid.
  • CPR Level C- with AED Training.
  • WHMIS.
  • In charge workshop.
  • Violence Prevention.
  • Food Safe BC.
  • Gentle Patient Care.
  • Code White training.

Timeline

Full-time and Part-time Preceptor

Hillside Centre, Interior Health
02.2023 - 12.2023

Full-time Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Hillside Centre, Interior Health
03.2021 - Current

Full Time- Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, Island Health
06.2019 - 01.2020

Casual and Part Time- Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Royal Inland Hospital, Interior Health
03.2019 - 03.2021

Part Time - Health Care Assistant

Brocklehurst Gemstone Care Facility
12.2013 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Health -

Thompson River University

Registered Psychiatric Nurse -

Stenberg College

Health Care Assistant Certificate -

Thompson Rivers University
JERICA GARDNER