Kara Hannestad
Kamloops,B.C.
Summary
An empathetic and passionate Registered Psychiatric Nurse, who is committed to providing patient centered care. Two years experience working in acute inpatient psychiatry including high observation units and rural settings. Experience working with clients presenting with a wide range of mental health disorders. Excellent communication skills, including de-escalation and crisis response. A strong problem solver, who implements evidence based practice in the decision making process. Developing therapeutic relationships with clients and patient advocacy are integral components to my nursing practice.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Solutions Staffing
09.2022 - Current
- Travel nursing in acute inpatient psychiatry
- Carrying out a wide range of nursing assessments, interventions and monitoring
- Facilitating referrals, connecting patients to community resources, discharge planning
- Developing, implementing and monitoring care plans
- Practice in rural setting
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Interior Health Authority
09.2021 - Current
- Utilizing time management skills to provide safe, patient centered care in a busy setting
- Practicing on a high observation unit
- Using de-escalation strategies in response to behavioral crisis and aggressive behavior
- Using restraint and seclusion interventions when indicated
- Applying critical thinking and evidence based practice throughout the nursing process
- Utilizing a wide range of nursing assessments such as COWS, CIWA, neuro vitals, MSE, suicide risk assessments, intake assessments and responding with appropriate interventions and monitoring
- Providing education and collaborating with patients to identify goals and enhance coping skills
- Administering medications and monitoring effect
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
Education
Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing
Stenberg College
Surrey, BC08.2021
Skills
- Providing individualized care to mental health clients with a wide range of presentations
- Strong assessment skills
- Carrying out appropriate interventions in response to conflict, aggressive behavior and behavioral crisis
- Fostering and maintaining therapeutic relationships
- Understanding of psychopharmacology including administration, monitoring, potential side effects, adverse effects and interventions
- Developing care plans
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in documentation using Cerner and Meditech systems
- Providing education to clients and families
- Working collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to multitask efficiently and prioritize task
- Strong problem solving skills
-Commitment to patient advocacy
-Ability to multitask efficiently and prioritize tasks
-Strong problem solving skills
Certification
Graduated with distinction from Stenberg College Regional Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing.
Timeline
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Solutions Staffing
09.2022 - Current
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Interior Health Authority
09.2021 - Current
Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing
Stenberg College
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