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Katelyn Wark

Brandon,Manitoba

Summary

Registered Psychiatric Nurse with specialized experience in acute psychiatric settings, providing care for patients with complex mental health and co-occurring disorders. Skilled in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and rapid risk assessment to ensure patient and staff safety. Known for fostering therapeutic relationships under high-pressure conditions, advocating for patient needs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, recovery-oriented care. Adaptable and dependable, with a strong commitment to professional growth in acute psychiatric nursing.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury
Ponoka, AB
10.2024 - Current
  • Provide comprehensive nursing care for up to eight patients with complex psychiatric and co-occurring disorders.
  • Conduct daily risk assessments and implement safety strategies to maintain a secure care environment.
  • Utilize advanced crisis intervention and verbal de-escalation techniques to stabilize high-risk situations.
  • Charge nurse duties.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design and deliver individualized care plans.
  • Support patients through withdrawal management and therapeutic engagement, promoting recovery goals.

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Parkland Mental Health Centre
Dauphin, MB
04.2024 - 10.2024
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care for six patients in acute psychiatric setting.
  • Facilitated therapeutic one-on-one sessions and participated in psychiatrist rounds and care conferences.
  • Ensured continuity of care through detailed assessments, interventions, and follow-up practices.
  • Applied wound care, administered medications, and executed crisis response strategies to address patient needs.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health management strategies.

Senior Placement

Centre for Adult Psychiatry
Brandon, MB
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Delivered comprehensive nursing care for up to 7 patients with complex psychiatric disorders.
  • Supported safe withdrawal management and facilitated recovery-focused interventions.
  • Cultivated strong therapeutic relationships by tailoring individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams during daily rounds to enhance treatment outcomes.
  • Applied nursing skills, including wound care and precise medication administration.

Clinicals

Brandon University
Brandon, MB
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Manitoba Harm Reduction Network, Brandon, MB
  • Community Mental Health, Glenboro, MB

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing

Brandon University
Brandon
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Vincent Massey High School
Brandon
01.2019

Skills

  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
  • Risk assessment and safety planning
  • Substance withdrawal management
  • Therapeutic communication and rapport building
  • Patient-centered and trauma-informed care
  • Empathy & Patient Advocacy
  • Interdisciplinary team collaboration
  • Medication administration & monitoring
  • Care planning & documentation
  • Wound care (mild–moderate)
  • Adaptable, dependable, and committed to professional growth

Certification

  • Active registration and good standing with the CRPNM and CRPNA
  • BLS Provider Certification, 09/2026
  • ASIST Training, 10/2024
  • CBT Essentials, 10/2024
  • The Suicide Prevention, Risk Assessment, and Management Training Program (SPRAM), 11/2024
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, 11/2024

References

  • Available upon request

Timeline

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Centennial Centre for Mental Health and Brain Injury
10.2024 - Current

Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Parkland Mental Health Centre
04.2024 - 10.2024

Senior Placement

Centre for Adult Psychiatry
01.2024 - 04.2024

Clinicals

Brandon University
01.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing

Brandon University

High School Diploma -

Vincent Massey High School

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