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Jessica Sanwald

Duncan,Canada

Summary

Diligent student psychiatric nurse with a solid background in providing compassionate patient care. Proven track record of supporting daily living activities and fostering positive relationships with patients. Demonstrated ability to communicate, document, and use assessment skills to enhance patient outcomes effectively.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health Care Aid

Cowichan Lodge Seniors
12.2021 - Current
  • Care for seniors with mental health disorders
  • Duties include activities of daily living, feeding, ambulation and use of therapeutic approaches

Student Psychiatric Nurse

Nanaimo Regional District Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Educated patients about mental health
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions
  • Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
  • Perform medical and psychiatric assessments
  • Worked with a multidisciplinary team

Health Care Aid

Sunridge Place
04.2016 - 04.2022
  • Cared for seniors in a complex care setting
  • Duties included activities of daily living, meal preparation, bathing and ambulation

Education

Registered Psychiatric Nursing Program - Psychiatric Nursing

Stenberg College
Surrey, BC
12-2025

Health Care Assistant Diploma - Practical Nursing

Vancouver Island University
Duncan, BC
12.2013

High School Diploma - undefined

Cowichan Secondary School
Duncan, BC
06.2008

Skills

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Mental Status Exam
  • Patient care
  • Therapeutic Relationship
  • Documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Safety Precautions
  • Feeding assistance

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • CPR-C First Aid
  • WHMIS
  • Valid driver's license

Timeline

Student Psychiatric Nurse

Nanaimo Regional District Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2025

Health Care Aid

Cowichan Lodge Seniors
12.2021 - Current

Health Care Aid

Sunridge Place
04.2016 - 04.2022

Health Care Assistant Diploma - Practical Nursing

Vancouver Island University

High School Diploma - undefined

Cowichan Secondary School

Registered Psychiatric Nursing Program - Psychiatric Nursing

Stenberg College

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