Lynn Paul
Nepean,ON
Summary
Compassionate psychiatric nurse specializing in mental health care delivery and crisis intervention. Proven impact through leadership in precepting new staff and developing individualized care plans, enhancing team effectiveness, and patient recovery, seeking to drive continued improvement in patient outcomes within a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, ON
09.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive mental health assessments, including risk assessments for suicide, self-harm, aggression, and substance use concerns.
- Administered and monitored psychiatric medications, ensuring optimal therapeutic effects and identifying adverse reactions for timely intervention.
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated individualized care plans in collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, therapists, and families.
- Applied de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to manage behavioral emergencies safely and effectively.
- Delivered compassionate, patient-centered nursing care to individuals with acute and chronic mental health conditions in inpatient/outpatient settings.
- Monitored patients’ mental status, behavior, mood, and response to treatment, reporting significant changes to the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained a safe therapeutic environment through trauma-informed care and strong therapeutic communication.
- Documented assessments, interventions, progress notes, and incident reports in electronic health records, maintaining compliance and supporting continuity of care.
- Facilitated discharge planning and community referrals, enhancing continuity of care and promoting successful recovery outcomes.
- Preceptored new staff/students and contributed to quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Personal Support Worker
Edgewood Care Centre
Vanier, Ottawa
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Playing a vital role in providing comprehensive care & support to individuals with mental health challenges in a psychiatric environment.
- Utilized empathetic an empathetic approach to enhance recovery and mental wellness of clients.
- Managed diverse tasks to promote patient well-being and stability.
- These tasks include assisting with personal hygiene, ensuring medication compliance, facilitating therapeutic activities, supporting clients in navigating the facility, and monitoring their emotional and behavioral changes.
Registered Nurse
HiCare Medi-Centre
Kochi, India
03.2017 - 09.2021
- Assessed patients' health conditions, administered medications, performed medical procedures, and coordinated treatment plans with physicians and healthcare professionals.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, provided emotional support, and educated patients and families on medical conditions and self-care practices.
- Advocated for patients' rights, ensuring safety and comfort during hospital stays and outpatient visits.
Registered Nurse
Lal Memorial Hospital
Irinjalakuda, India
03.2019 - 11.2019
- At this hospital facility, I consistently provided care that adhered to all federal, provincial, local, and corporate guidelines, ensuring alignment with community standards of good practice.
- Evaluated patients and coordinated medical care while providing counseling and education to employees, patients, and community, enhancing overall patient understanding and support.
- Reviewed test results to inform comprehensive care planning, ensuring tailored treatment approaches.
- Recorded all care in health records with precision, maintaining thorough documentation to support continuity of care.
Registered Nurse (ICU)
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences
Thrissur, India
02.2016 - 02.2017
- As a critical care nurse in the ICU at this facility, I evaluated and monitored patient progress, identifying any changes in their medical condition.
- Provided regular updates to doctors and families, administered treatment, and responded to emergencies to ensure timely care.
- Maintained patient records, implemented effective care plans, and completed thorough paperwork for transfers to support continuity of care.
- Focused on delivering optimal critical care to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Education
NCLEX-RN - Nursing Practice
College of Nursing of Ontario
Toronto, ON01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Calicut
Calicut, India01-2015
Skills
- Psychiatric Patient Care
- Mental health assessment
- Emergency Psychiatry
- Crisis intervention
- Psychiatric Intensive Care
- Eating Disorder Program
- Behavioral Health Crisis
- Geriatric Patient Care
- Therapeutic communication
- Electronic Health Records
- CPR & First Aid
- Mental Health Advocacy
- Leadership skills
References
- Pritty Thumbasseril Devasia, RPN, Arnprior Regional Health Hospital, Arnprior, Ontario, (819) 319-8518, prittythumbasseril@gmail.com
- Elezabeth Mary Kuriakose, RN, Amala Hospital, Thrissur, India, (613) 791-0089, elezabethmk2014@gmail.com
Languages
- English
- Malayalam (Indian language)
- Tamil (Indian language)
- Hindi (Indian language)
Websites
Timeline
Psychiatric Registered Nurse
The Ottawa Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Edgewood Care Centre
05.2023 - 08.2023
Registered Nurse
Lal Memorial Hospital
03.2019 - 11.2019
Registered Nurse
HiCare Medi-Centre
03.2017 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse (ICU)
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences
02.2016 - 02.2017
NCLEX-RN - Nursing Practice
College of Nursing of Ontario
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Calicut