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Judy Power

Penetanguishene,ON

Summary

Compassionate Community Clinician and Registered Nurse with a robust 20 year career at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care on the Specialized Geriatric Services team, adept in clinical documentation and providing exceptional client assessment and care. Experience offering comprehensive assessments and recommendations to clients, family members and caregivers in the outpatient environments. Excelled in multidisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support in the community. Demonstrated profound critical thinking and communication skills. Knowledge and experienced with use of scales and testing for Geriatric Psychiatry and Dementia.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Community Clinician, Reg. Nurse

Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care/NSM SGS
05.2004 - 06.2024
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Completed an extensive comprehensive geriatric assessments for each assigned client. As a case manager we would have approximately 20 to 30 clients on our case load. Presented client at Geriatric Mental Health rounds to collaborate with team members and psychiatrist to provide the most beneficial services for the client and to set up plan of care moving forward. Ongoing assessment of the client via in person meetings, telephone and virtual appointments. Documentation in client's chart and collection of information from client, significant others, other resources such as client's physician, Connecting Ontario, Home and Community Care, referral source. Planned treatments based on full analysis of each patient's unique history and treatment goals. Developed and implemented personalized treatment plans for patients with chronic illnesses to improve overall health outcomes and quality of life. Set up Geriatric Psychiatry appointments and attending appointments to provide support for client and provide information to support the psychiatry assessment. Provided updates on client's mental status to psychiatrist throughout the client's involvement with our team. Ongoing collaboration with referral source and significant others (with client's permission). Conducted comprehensive assessments/scales to diagnose disorders related to client's cognition, depression, functional abilities, anxiety, ADHD/ADD. Documented follow up notes, assessment results, and treatment plans in patient files. Provided comprehensive support by consulting with other medical and educational professionals to obtain specialized services. Discharged client when goals were met and client was stable and comfortable with services recommended. Communicated with referral source on discharge to update recommendations and progress that client had made. Discharged client from Medi tech.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes throughout my involvement with the client.

Registered Nurse, Psychiatry

Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
05.2003 - 05.2004
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
    Participated in professional development workshops to enhance nursing skills.
    Managed time effectively to attend to multiple patients in a high-paced environment.
    Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
    Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
    Ensured compliance with hospital policies and procedures for patient safety.
    Monitored, recorded and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
    Administered medications to patients and monitored patients for reactions or side
    effects.
    Maintained accurate, detailed reports and records.
    Adhered to strict HIPAA regulations, maintaining confidentiality in data and patient matters.
    Served as a mentor for new nurses, providing guidance and support.
    Maintained accurate patient records and documented care provided

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ON
05.1989

Reg. Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Sudbury Regional School of Nursing
Sudbury, ON
05.1984

Skills

  • Clinical Documentation
  • Clinical assessment
  • Multidisciplinary Approach
  • Therapeutic Techniques/Relationship
  • Behavioral Intervention
  • PHIPA
  • Healthcare system navigation
  • Ethical Practice
  • Psychopharmacology
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication Strategies

Languages

English
Full Professional

Additional Information

I have worked with Specialized Geriatric Services for the past 5 years and am very familiar with the information required for a successful intake.

Information that would allow the staff to navigate the client to the best resources for the most favorable outcome.

I have worked with EHR, MEDI TEC, HPG and Connecting Ontario. I am familiar with OTN and the scheduling of appointments using it. Prior to SGS starting, I was a member of the Geriatric Outreach Team. I am familiar with community agencies and services that we often referred our clients to. I am familiar with registration and discharging of clients on the EHR. I have knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent and Substitute Decisions and PHIPA. I have worked effectively within the SGS team and have proven written and verbal communication skills. I have a high level of customer satisfaction in delivering my services in the past.


I am moving to the Lloydminster, Alberta area at the end of February 2025 to be with my daughter who lives there. I will have my vehicle and drivers license and would be able to travel to see clients in their own environment. I have worked in a hybrid situation for the past 6 years so I am very familiar with this.

Timeline

Community Clinician, Reg. Nurse

Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care/NSM SGS
05.2004 - 06.2024

Registered Nurse, Psychiatry

Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Hospital
05.2003 - 05.2004

Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing

Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology

Reg. Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Sudbury Regional School of Nursing
Judy Power