Kristy Messier
Summerland,BC
Summary
Experienced with patient assessment, therapeutic interventions, and crisis management in psychiatric settings. Utilizes evidence-based practices to support patient recovery and well-being. Strong understanding of psychiatric disorders and treatment modalities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse
Interior Health Authority
09.2024 - Current
- Provide case management assistance to clients assigned to the ACT team
- Provided education to clients and their families regarding mental health disorders, treatment options, and community resources available for support.
- Outreach services and providing harm reduction supplies
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR)
Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse
Interior Health Authority
09.2024 - Current
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented clinical observations in electronic medical records, ensuring accuracy while maintaining confidentiality according to FIPAA regulations.
Medical Office Assistant
Interior Health Authority
09.2020 - 01.2024
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Adhered to strict FIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing patient records.
- Prepared patient charts by gathering and organizing medical records ahead of appointments.
Medical Office Assistant
Interior Health Authority
09.2013 - 09.2020
- Aided in providing care in a Methadone/Suboxone clinic
- Provided education and harm reduction supplies, including Naloxone training
- Provided community resources and collaboration with community agencies
- Provided administrative support for outpatient psychiatric services, maintaining extended leave lists and booking recertification appointments as required
Education
Regional Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing
Stenberg College
01.2024
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Communication
- Tact and Sensitivity
- Substance Abuse Knowledge
- Clinical Documentation
- Self-awareness
- Team Collaboration
- Electronic Medical Records
- Therapeutic Care Plans
Certification
- Naloxone Administration in Non-Hospital Settings
- Fit testing
- SFA/CPR-HCP-AED
- Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum
- Team-Based Care Training
- Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse Job Ready iLearn Curriculum
- Protecting People‘s Rights: Mandatory Mental Health Act Forms (Nurses and Social Workers)
- Tri-Council Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans (TCPS 2: CORE 2022)
Timeline
Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse
Interior Health Authority
09.2024 - Current
Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse
Interior Health Authority
09.2024 - Current
Medical Office Assistant
Interior Health Authority
09.2020 - 01.2024
Medical Office Assistant
Interior Health Authority
09.2013 - 09.2020
Regional Diploma - Psychiatric Nursing
Stenberg College
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