Manpreet Sekhon
Langley,British Columbia
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional (10+ years) offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about documentation, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. Specialized in mental health and addictions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Casual)
FH - Langley ACT Team
Langley, BC
03.2023 - Current
- Delivered direct care to mental health and substance use clients.
- Administered medications, provided wound care, and conducted crisis interventions.
- Collaborated with community partners to enhance service delivery.
- Participated in discharge planning to ensure seamless transitions for clients.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Part-Time Temp to Casual)
FH - Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team
Surrey, BC
01.2022 - Current
- Delivered wrap-around care to vulnerable populations, ensuring comprehensive support across services.
- Managed concurrent disorders, facilitating integrated treatment approaches.
- Coordinated crisis responses and care delivery for immediate assistance.
- Administered medications and scheduled appointments to enhance patient management.
- Implemented BC Mental Health Act to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Full Time)
FH - Burnaby ACT Team
Burnaby, BC
04.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded program startup to establish operational framework and objectives.
- Delivered direct care and crisis response for individuals in need.
- Facilitated inter-agency collaboration to enhance service delivery effectiveness.
- Coordinated outreach services to connect with target populations and stakeholders.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Temp Maternity coverage to Casual)
FH - Surrey/Surdel ACT Team
Surrey, BC
05.2017 - Current
- Executed crisis intervention and safety response protocols to address urgent situations.
- Administered medication and performed wound care to ensure client health and safety.
- Facilitated psychiatrist and specialist appointments to support client needs.
- Collaborated with agencies for effective discharge planning and service continuity.
MHSU Clinical Nurse Educator (Temp)
PHSA - BC Women's Hospital
Vancouver, BC
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed and delivered mental health and addictions education for staff at BC Women's Hospital.
- Collaborated with perinatal educators to enhance RPN experience on FIR unit.
- Conducted interviews for recruiting RNs and RPNs.
- Provided orientation and organized educational resources for nurses in mental health and perinatal care.
- Participated in revising policies and procedures with campus leadership.
- Created and implemented a resource binder for unit staff on BC Mental Health Act.
- Initiated discussions on formalizing inpatient psychiatry transfer pathways between BC Women's and other hospitals.
- Led efforts to increase awareness of harm reduction principles across campus.
- Developed and led mock code white drills on FIR unit
Interim Coordinator (RPN)
FH - Burnaby ACT Team
Burnaby, BC
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Organized and presented new client referrals to ACT committee efficiently.
- Provided mentorship to team members through individualized learning plans.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents for operational clarity.
- Set priorities and resolved workflow issues to enhance productivity.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operational processes effectively.
- Delivered direct patient care to clients with mental health and substance use diagnoses.
- Executed crisis intervention strategies to ensure safety of patients and staff.
- Collaborated closely with community partners, including RCMP and health authorities, to optimize client care.
Program Start Up, Coordinator & Frontline Lead (Full Time)
FH - Emergency Response Shelter & Olive Branch Shelter
Surrey, BC
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Played a key role in launching ERC to support vulnerable populations during COVID-19 and Opiate Overdose Crisis.
- Provided shelter with integrated wraparound care, delivering essential frontline services.
- Responded to overdose incidents on and around site to ensure safety.
- Facilitated debriefing sessions with staff to process traumatic experiences and enhance resilience.
- Collaborated with City of Surrey to monitor and relocate clients for COVID isolation.
- Evaluated existing processes and developed improvement plans through comprehensive reporting to management.
- Gathered and documented data to assess shelter efficacy and service impact.
- Reviewed internal systems and organized targeted training plans for improvement.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Full Time)
VCH - Vancouver General Hospital
Vancouver, BC
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Acute psychiatric care, medication administration, crisis intervention
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Casual)
Providence - St. Paul's Hospital
Vancouver, BC
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Acute psychiatric care, medication administration, crisis intervention
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Casual)
FH - Peace Arch Hospital
White Rock, BC
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Acute psychiatric care, medication administration, crisis intervention
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychiatric Nursing
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langley, BC12.2014
Skills
- Direct patient care in inpatient psychiatry settings & community outreach settings
- Strong leadership & coordinator abilities
- Mentorship
- Collaboration with community partners & agencies to achieve optimal patient care
- Curriculum development and education
Certification
- City of Surrey Community Leader Award
- Https://www.surrey.ca/news-events/news/fraser-health-nursing-managers-honoured-2020-community-leader-awards
- UBC CPD Addiction Care & Treatment Online Course
- Perinatal Substance Use Course
- First Aid/CPR
- Sublocade Administration Certificate
- Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Facilitator
Languages
English, Punjabi
Timeline
MHSU Clinical Nurse Educator (Temp)
PHSA - BC Women's Hospital
05.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Casual)
FH - Langley ACT Team
03.2023 - Current
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Part-Time Temp to Casual)
FH - Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team
01.2022 - Current
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Full Time)
FH - Burnaby ACT Team
04.2021 - Current
Interim Coordinator (RPN)
FH - Burnaby ACT Team
04.2021 - 04.2022
Program Start Up, Coordinator & Frontline Lead (Full Time)
FH - Emergency Response Shelter & Olive Branch Shelter
04.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Temp Maternity coverage to Casual)
FH - Surrey/Surdel ACT Team
05.2017 - Current
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Full Time)
VCH - Vancouver General Hospital
03.2015 - 04.2018
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (Casual)
Providence - St. Paul's Hospital
03.2015 - 04.2017
Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Casual)
FH - Peace Arch Hospital
01.2015 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychiatric Nursing
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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