Lakaya Bobb
Surrey,British Columbia
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Addictions Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
01.2024 - Current
- Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patients' physical and mental health conditions of clients withdrawing from substances to determine nursing care needs.
- Provided individualized patient-centered care plans that addressed the psychological and social needs of each patient.
- Conducted intake assessments to evaluate the severity of substance use withdrawal.
- Administered medications prescribed by a health care practitioner according to established protocols.
Registered Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
12.2019 - 01.2024
- Emergency Department
- Neurosciences/Med-surg unit
- Conducted intake assessments with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Educated patients on their medical condition, treatment plans, and self-care management techniques.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Coast Mental Health
Vancouver, BC
06.2019 - 01.2024
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Collaborated with health groups to plan or implement programs designed to improve overall health of communities.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Referred patients to specialized health resources or community agencies to furnish additional assistance.
Community Mental Health Worker
Coast Mental Health
Vancouver, BC
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Provided crisis intervention and short-term counseling services to individuals in need of mental health support.
- Facilitated psychoeducational groups for adults with mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and trauma.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients while adhering to confidentiality guidelines.
- Monitored and educated clients on medication usage, symptoms and side effects.
Education
Advanced Certificate - Emergency Nursing
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC08-2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Oshawa, ON12-2018
Skills
- Health Care Consultation
- Care Planning
- Case Management
- Patient Management
- Medication and IV Administration
- Patient Evaluation
- Direct Patient Care
- CST Cerner
- EMR and PARIS
Certification
- Mental Health First Aid
- CPR Level C
- Certified Personal Trainer
Timeline
Addictions Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
12.2019 - 01.2024
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Coast Mental Health
06.2019 - 01.2024
Community Mental Health Worker
Coast Mental Health
01.2019 - 05.2019
Advanced Certificate - Emergency Nursing
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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