Michelle Patricio
8-15175 62A Ave Surrey,BC
Summary
Registered Psychiatric Nurse with over 14 years of experience in various roles in Geriatric Psychiatry, Adult Mental Health, and Reproductive Psychiatry. Adept at assessing patients mental health needs, prioritizing care and implementing nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and dedication to continuous improvement in mental health services. Consistently reliable and responsive to evolving needs in high-pressure environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
St Paul's Hospital - Adult Mental Health
06.2010 - Current
- Conducts MSE’s, takes vital signs, monitors lab test results, and patients' medical history to get a more wholistic view and assess current needs.
- Demonstrates effective communication both verbally and in writing
- Creates a nursing care plan to document the patient's goals as well as the nursing interventions planned to meet these needs.
- Demonstrates medication knowledge, management and safe administration
- Exhibits competence in substance abuse and harm reduction interventions as it relates to patient care
- Effectively assesses suicide risk management, and creates and implements safety plans accordingly.
- Provides pre and post ECT care for patients.
- Proficient in teaching and identifying patient learning needs.
- Incorporates individual and/or group activities into the care plan and leads group patient/family sessions as required
- Identifies warning signs and symptoms of deterioration in a timely manner so appropriate interventions can be implemented
- Responds to emergent situations while demonstrating sound judgement under pressure, applying least-restraint techniques.
- Demonstrates expertise in code whites, crisis intervention, de-escalation, risk assessment and management, and use of psychopharmacology in the care of agitated patients.
- Implements Seclusion Protocol efficiently, and as needed to prevent injury and provide a safe environment for the patient.
- Able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Mental Health Case Coordinator
St. Paul's Hospital - Reproductive Psychiatry
06.2021 - Current
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory and practice related to mental illness and treatment in a case management approach.
- Able to assess and triage referrals with knowledge of clinic policy and admission criteria.
- Streamlined client intake process, ensuring timely access to appropriate services and support.
- Conducts MSE’s, and reviews patient's history to get a more wholistic view and assess current needs.
- Demonstrates effective communication both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrates knowledge of hospital and perinatal community based resources and referral options and the ability to act as a liaison between services.
- Provides treatment planning, crisis intervention through wellness checks, and case coordination.
- Demonstrates knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in outpatient care.
- Collaborates well as a member in an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to prioritize and organize work and apply decision making and analytical skills.
- Provides clinical direction to administrative staff
- Connected clients with appropriate support groups and therapy options, fostering greater social integration and emotional wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities relevant to the field of mental health care coordination, staying current on industry best practices and research findings.
- Managed caseload efficiently while maintaining high-quality service standards across all cases assigned.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Mount Saint Joseph Hospital - Geriatric Psychiatry
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients to promote trust and facilitate healing.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to improve cognitive functioning among older adults diagnosed with dementia-related disorders.
- Anticipated needs of aging adults and worked closely with multidisciplinary team to provide individualized care to elderly patients.
- Provides safe patient care in the context of assisting with ADLs and IADLs.
- Assesses patient's needs, makes care plans, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions using clinical judgement and evidence-based practice.
- Monitors patient progress and is able to pivot and modify plans of care to achieve patient goals.
- Documents observations, assessments, patient's mental health status and discharge plans electronically and communicates patient condition to the multi-disciplinary team.
- Conducts MSE’s, takes vital signs, monitors lab test results, and patients' medical history to get a more wholistic view and assess current needs.
- Prepared, administered and recorded prescribed medications and reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Provides pre and post ECT care for patients.
- Participates in codes and safely implements nursing interventions during life threatening situations.
- Provides direction to other staff such as Care Attendants with regard to patient/resident care and facilitates effective team work.
- Participates in nursing orientation, supports the learning of nursing students and collaborates effectively with other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Participates in educational programs and attends in-service presentations to keep abreast with current research-based nursing practices .
- Facilitates discharge plans and liaises with families and follow-up care.
- Identifies and provides educational and reference materials to patients' families as needed.
- Advocates for patients' dignity, privacy and confidentiality and autonomy.
- Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Douglas College
New Westminster, BC06-2010
Certification
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Practicing License# 08484
British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
Timeline
Mental Health Case Coordinator
St. Paul's Hospital - Reproductive Psychiatry
06.2021 - Current
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
St Paul's Hospital - Adult Mental Health
06.2010 - Current
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Mount Saint Joseph Hospital - Geriatric Psychiatry
06.2010 - 09.2012
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Practicing License# 08484
British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Douglas College
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