Kelsey Spychka
AB
Summary
Qualified Registered Psychiatric Nurse with over 10 years of experience in emergency and acute mental health care seeking part to full time employment. Proven skills in comprehensive assessments and the management of complex mental health conditions including mood and psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. Dedicated to providing high quality care to meet the needs of patients, their families, and the community at large.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Mental Health Nurse
Royal Alexandra Hospital/ University of Alberta Hospital
Edmonton, AB
Apr2022 - Current
- Complete thorough mental health assessments for individuals presenting to the emergency department in acute mental health crisis
- Display comprehensive knowledge of common mental health conditions and ability to think critically to determine patient care needs and make recommendations
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, community supports, the patient, and their families to determine the best plan of care to fulfill their needs
- Complete timely and succinct documentation of mental status using the electronic health record
- Provide direct nursing care for patients awaiting inpatient admission including acute stabilization of mental health crisis and management of physical health conditions
- Provide patients with education on diagnosis, treatment modalities, and medications
- Display understanding of community resources, referral processes, and expected wait times
- Display thorough comprehension of and compliance with the Alberta Mental Health Act
- Utilize principles of non-violent crisis intervention and trauma informed practice to de-escalate individuals presenting with agitated or aggressive behaviours, while maintaining safety for others on the unit
Psychiatric Emergency Services Nurse
Royal Jubilee Hospital
Victoria, BC
05.2015 - 03.2023
- Provided emergency care to patients presenting to hospital with acute mental health crisis which included completing comprehensive mental health histories and assessing current mental status
- Documented assessments succinctly and in a timely manner using the electronic health record
- Engaged with the interdisciplinary team, including emergency physicians, psychiatrists, residents, and social workers, to ensure clear communication of needs
- Engaged pt in education opportunities regarding diagnosis and recommended treatment
- Maintained knowledge of community supports and available resources, as well as referral criteria
- Maintained keen knowledge of the BC Mental Health Act and assisted in monthly MHA form audits for quality improvement and compliance purposes
- Maintained safety on unit through ongoing risk assessments
Psychiatric Float Nurse
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital
Victoria, BC
03.2013 - 05.2015
- Provided inpatient care to patients with a wide range of mental health concerns on multiple acute mental health units
- Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team to identify treatment goals, and assess readiness for discharge
- Utilized a bio-psycho-social model to support the patients care needs
- Assessed mental and physical status of all patients on an ongoing basis and document succinctly
- Completed care plans for patients and implemented same to ensure high quality and consistent care was provided from all providers
- Provided patients education on medications and treatment modalities
- Displayed ability to be flexible and support patient care by transferring to units most in need of support throughout the shift
Education
Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing
Grant MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB12.2012
Timeline
Psychiatric Emergency Services Nurse
Royal Jubilee Hospital
05.2015 - 03.2023
Psychiatric Float Nurse
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital and Royal Jubilee Hospital
03.2013 - 05.2015
Emergency Mental Health Nurse
Royal Alexandra Hospital/ University of Alberta Hospital
Apr2022 - Current
Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing
Grant MacEwan University
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