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Joseph K. Appleton Jr

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse with a foundation in trauma-informed, harm reduction, and strength-based care, currently working within Providence Health Care. Backed by 14+ months of diverse clinical placements and professional roles in acute psychiatry, medical-surgical nursing, and community mental health. Adept in medication administration, crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration. My nursing approach integrates medical expertise with person-centered, holistic care—ensuring I can adapt to both structured clinical environments and complex community-based settings. I am committed to deepening my psychiatric nursing practice through Providence’s compassionate, equity-driven care model, and am eager to learn from experienced clinicians while contributing to the organization’s mission of dignity in care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse (ESPN)

Providence Health Care
06.2025 - Current
  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and MSE
  • Give oral, IV, topical medications
  • Give IV fluid bolus
  • Perform and chart head to toe comprehensive assessments
  • Give subcutaneous and IM injections
  • Perform simple wound care
  • Perform urethral catheterization
  • Collect sputum, stool and urine specimens
  • PIV site assess, manage, removal
  • Evaluated the efficacy of implemented care plans through regular monitoring of patient progress toward established goals.

MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION CASE/OUTREACH WORKER (CASUAL/ON-CALL)

Three Bridges Community Health Centre
02.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: Vancouver Coastal Health
  • Liaises across multiple sites and coordinates services within an integrated health service model.
  • Supports clinical staff by providing information on clients with complex health needs.
  • Monitors clients, documents report, and provides community resource information.
  • Establishes rapport with clients, encouraging self-management strategies.

MENTAL HEALTH WORKER (CASUAL)

MPA Society
11.2021 - Current
  • Facilitates access to community services and promotes independent living.
  • Supports clients with mental health issues using evidence-based interventions.
  • Administers medications and ensures compliance with safety regulations.
  • Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER (CASUAL)

Coast Mental Health
04.2021 - Current
  • Provides psychosocial rehabilitation and facilitates self-care strategies.
  • Supports clients in reducing isolation through proactive lifestyle activities.
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to enhance client well-being.
  • Supported clients in crisis situations, providing immediate intervention and connecting them with appropriate resources.

HEALTH PROMOTER (CONTRACTOR)

BC Lung Association QuitNow Program
11.2024 - Current
  • Organized health promotion workshops and outreach activities.
  • Provided staff training and smoking cessation interventions for mental health organizations.
  • Led monthly smoking cessation support groups in recovery housing facilities.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT COORDINATOR

More Than A Roof Housing Society
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Developed community health education programs and support services.
  • Provided trauma-informed, recovery-focused care for marginalized populations.
  • Conducted addiction counseling and coordinated smoking cessation groups.

RESIDENT SUPPORT WORKER

The Salvation Army - Grace Mansion
  • Provided spiritual health care planning and goal-setting support for residents.
  • Facilitated immigrant clients' adaptation by supporting language comprehension.
  • Strengthened community relationships through proactive engagement.

FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY TRAINING

Liaoning International General Health Trainers
01.2011 - 01.2014
  • Provided patient-centered care for diverse populations, addressing acute, chronic, and preventive health needs.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical exams, diagnostic evaluations, and developed evidence-based treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver holistic care and manage complex family dynamics in treatment plans.

Education

Regional Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing

Stenberg College
06.2025

Master of Public Health and Social Policy MPH - undefined

University of Victoria
BC, Canada
06.2025

Master of Arts - Applied Theological Studies

Regent College (UBC)
Vancouver, BC
04.2018

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -

China Medical University
06.2010

Skills

  • Fundamental nursing medical clinical skills
  • De-escalation and conflict resolution
  • Verbal and written professional and therapeutic communication
  • Critical thinking, organizational, problem-solving skills
  • Work independently and demonstrate initiative with little supervision
  • Observational, assessment, and clinical documentation skills
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and in collaborative settings
  • Demonstrate clinical competence congruent with holistic care and treatment of clients and their families
  • Management, administration, and monitoring of patient medications
  • Eager to learn from the perspective and experience of others
  • Demonstrates initiative, reliability, and flexibility while maintaining professional accountability
  • Experienced in Electronic Health Records (EHR), Cerner, and documentation systems (eg, PARIS), Omnicell
  • Uses evidence-based reasoning and critical thinking in fast-paced, unpredictable environments
  • Provides respectful, inclusive support to clients from diverse social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds
  • Certified Tobacco Educator with experience facilitating support groups, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention strategies
  • Supports client autonomy and empowerment through life skills training and community reintegration strategies

Certification

  • Medical Statistics Certificate — Stanford University (2021 – 2022)
  • Addiction Care & Treatment Diploma — UBC Centre on Substance Use (2018 – 2019)
  • Canadian Red Cross Workplace SFA/CPR-HCP-AED, Current
  • Standard First Aid with CPR-HCP & AED, current
  • Level 5 B.C. Driver’s License, Current
  • Naloxone Training, Current
  • Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum, Current
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Mental Health First Aid, current
  • Introductory and Advanced Motivational Interviewing Techniques
  • Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
  • WHMIS training, current
  • Core Addiction Practice, current

Languages

English (Native)
Mandarin (proficient)
French (Novice)
Swahili (Novice)

Timeline

Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse (ESPN)

Providence Health Care
06.2025 - Current

HEALTH PROMOTER (CONTRACTOR)

BC Lung Association QuitNow Program
11.2024 - Current

MENTAL HEALTH WORKER (CASUAL)

MPA Society
11.2021 - Current

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH WORKER (CASUAL)

Coast Mental Health
04.2021 - Current

MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION CASE/OUTREACH WORKER (CASUAL/ON-CALL)

Three Bridges Community Health Centre
02.2020 - Current

COMMUNITY SUPPORT COORDINATOR

More Than A Roof Housing Society
01.2018 - 01.2020

FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY TRAINING

Liaoning International General Health Trainers
01.2011 - 01.2014

RESIDENT SUPPORT WORKER

The Salvation Army - Grace Mansion

Master of Public Health and Social Policy MPH - undefined

University of Victoria

Master of Arts - Applied Theological Studies

Regent College (UBC)

Regional Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing

Stenberg College

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) -

China Medical University
Joseph K. Appleton Jr