Melissa Bowie
Nanaimo,BC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate newly graduated practical nurse with extensive experience in mental health and substance use services. Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Eager to join a healthcare team where I can apply my skills and passion to make a meaningful impact on patient's health and wellbeing.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Worker
Island Health
Nanaimo, BC
01.2017 - Current
- Casual Employee for Serenity Lodge and Littleford House with Island Health.
Residence Team Lead
Island Health
Nanaimo, BC
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Team Lead for Serenity Lodge which is a 40-bed community-based residence for clients suffering from severe persistent mental illness and other comorbidities
- Team Lead for Littleford House which is a 6-bed early psychosis intervention site serving clients ages 19-29.
Community Support Worker
KDJ Alliances
Nanaimo, BC
04.2011 - 03.2013
- This group home supports 6 clients with co-current conditions, primarily developmental and mental health disabilities.
Health Care Aide
Kristy Tymos
Nanaimo, BC
12.2011 - 02.2013
- This position involved working with a woman privately in her home.
Mental Health Worker
Edmonton People in Need Shelter Society
Edmonton, Alberta
07.2007 - 10.2010
- This organization provides drop-in and long-term housing with 24-hour support in a variety of locations to adults and seniors in the inner city who are struggling with mental health and co-current conditions such as addictions, developmental and physical disabilities.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Vancouver Island University
06-2024
Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses -
Vancouver Island University
01.2022
Norquest College
06.2007
Skills
- Conflict de-escalation
- Safety and risk assessments
- Patient Advocacy
- Task Prioritization
- Reliability
- Accurate and confidential documentation
Certification
- Certified in First Aid & CPR/AED level C
- BSL Heart and Stroke certification
- St John Ambulance - Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Online Training certificate
Demonstrated Competencies
- Advocacy for clients: ensure client involvement in care planning.
- Effective communication of client needs to the care team.
- Successful promotion of a safe, healthy, and non-threatening environment that instills a sense of dignity and self-respect for clientele.
- Skilled in documentation and maintenance of records for the care team and case conference purposes.
- Practice of boundaries and confidentiality.
- Delivery of medication within accepted scope, policy, and practice.
- Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning through participation in relevant educational opportunities.
- Demonstrated skill in collaboration at various levels.
- Effective leadership of well-functioning teams.
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Dean's honor list at VIU for Practical Nursing for both the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 academic years
Timeline
Mental Health Worker
Island Health
01.2017 - Current
Residence Team Lead
Island Health
09.2014 - 01.2017
Health Care Aide
Kristy Tymos
12.2011 - 02.2013
Community Support Worker
KDJ Alliances
04.2011 - 03.2013
Mental Health Worker
Edmonton People in Need Shelter Society
07.2007 - 10.2010
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Vancouver Island University
Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses -
Vancouver Island University
Norquest College
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