John Obelienius
Red Deer
Summary
Knowledgeable and Experienced Psychiatric Nurse, with proficient and proven Mental Health and Risk assessment Skills. A natural leader, with the ability to critically think and work within high stress and critical situations. A confident decision maker who excels in working individually or as part of the interdisciplinary team. Is well versed in Mental Health and the support required to provide navigation to individuals looking to achieve and maintain their mental wellbeing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Transition Consultant
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools & Chinook Edge School Division
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted One-on-One, Short-term, solution focused sessions for students with diverse mental health and skill related needs referred to caseload for up to twelve weeks.
- Collaborative Problem Solving and lagging skills focused, to help the student build skills to transition back into the classroom setting.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and administration on progress and strategies, and progress
- Provided consultation and discharge reports to the schools and school counsellors with recommendations for further enhancements of newly built skills.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse – Police and Crisis Team
Red Deer Primary Care Network & RCMP
09.2013 - 01.2024
- Conducted On-Scene Mental State Exams to individuals in Acute Psychiatric Crisis
- Conducted Suicide/ Risk assessments and triaged imminent risk.
- Navigated individuals and families to appropriate resources when required.
- Educated individuals and families about mental health, diagnoses, and treatment options.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients.
- Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
Behavioural Specialist
Accredited Supportive Living Services
05.2006 - 06.2010
- Assessed and Developed Behavioral Support plans for individuals living in group care with Pervasive Developmental Disabilities
- Educated group home staff on how to implement written support plans.
- Monitored data collected to evaluate support plan efficacy.
Education
Diploma - Psychiatric - Nursing
Douglas College
New Westminster, BC06.2013
Certification Behavior Analysis - Behavior Modification
Institute of Applied Behavioral Analysis
Los Angeles, California07.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology – Gerontology Specialization
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON05.2006
Skills
- Critical Thinker
- Proficient Assessment Skills
- Active Listener
- Multi-disciplinary approach
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Crisis Management
- Team Collaboration
- Confident decision maker
- Leadership skills
Certification
- College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta – Licensed RPN
- President – Red Deer Pond Hockey (2020 – Current)
- Non - Violent Crisis Intervention, Applied Suicide and Intervention Skills Training
- Health IM app – Certified Trainer
Accomplishments
- CMHA Award of Excellence (2015)
- Service Delivery/ Agency Group
- CBC "The National"
- Featured as part of the PACT Team that aired on CBC in January 2023 that provided insight into the services provided in Red Deer, Alberta by the PACT Team
- RCMP / City of Red Deer Commendation
- March 2023 – received commendation on behalf of Red Deer Mayor and City Council for continued work on PACT and the professional and empathic approach.
Timeline
Mental Health Transition Consultant
Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools & Chinook Edge School Division
01.2024 - 06.2025
Registered Psychiatric Nurse – Police and Crisis Team
Red Deer Primary Care Network & RCMP
09.2013 - 01.2024
Behavioural Specialist
Accredited Supportive Living Services
05.2006 - 06.2010
Certification Behavior Analysis - Behavior Modification
Institute of Applied Behavioral Analysis
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology – Gerontology Specialization
Lakehead University
Diploma - Psychiatric - Nursing
Douglas College
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