Nicole Reynolds
Toronto,ON
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Worker
Alpha Resources Ltd
02.2022 - Current
- Apply trauma inform interventions to at risk youth of varying ages experiencing mental health issues and escalations
- Work in tandem with the interdisciplinary team to intervene when there are crises
- Employ interventions according to the therapeutic milieu to facilitate recreational and educational activities
- Participate in team meeting to carry out safety plan according to the clients need
- Liase with family members and entities in sourcing the needs of clients
- Establish a positive professional rapport with clients by creating a safe and supportive environment
- Monitor clients behaviours and intervene appropriately to best maintain safety
- Assist clients to identify strengths, problem solving skills, coping mechanisms and communication techniques
- Maintain accurate and confidential data and record to facilitate continuum of care and safety.
Mental Health and Addiction Support Worke
Alpha Resource Ltd
11.2017 - Current
- Work with an interdisciplinary team in providing emotional and psychological support to clients living with mental illness and addiction
- Advocate with agencies to provide support for clients base on their level of function
- Liase with other professional to coordinate services for clients
- Accompany clients to appointments as necessary and report to primary decision maker or family member information accordingly as permitted by clients.
- Ensure confidentiality of client's data and record to ensure their dignity
- Offer medication as prescribed by doctor from MAR sheet
- Offer alcohol as ordered by psychiatrist on MAP (Monitored Alcohol Program) in effort of harm reduction.
- Offer counseling support according to scope in the context of rehabilitation and abstinance in the presence of substance abuse
- Upon request provide clients with harm reduction supplies as base on availability without judgement or discrimination
- Maintain accurate records and documentation base on entity polices
- Support clients in personal care and meal preparation as is indicated
Education
Certificate - Child And Youth Support Worker
Alpha Career College
07-2023
Certificate - Harm Reduction And Responding To Overdose
Alpha Learning Centre
09-2021
Certificate - Standard First Aid And CPR/AED
Alpha Learning College
07-2021
Certificate - NCLEX -RN Registration Prep Program
The Toronto School Health
10-2016
Post Graduation Certificate - Psychiatric Nursing
Ministry of Health Jamaica, Inservice Department
Kingston, Jamaica03-2011
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
University of The West Indies School of Nursing
Kingston, Jamaica09-2009
Skills
- Therapeutic Communication
- Interpersonal relationship
- Active Listening
- Mental Health Support
Timeline
Child and Youth Worker
Alpha Resources Ltd
02.2022 - Current
Mental Health and Addiction Support Worke
Alpha Resource Ltd
11.2017 - Current
Certificate - Child And Youth Support Worker
Alpha Career College
Certificate - Harm Reduction And Responding To Overdose
Alpha Learning Centre
Certificate - Standard First Aid And CPR/AED
Alpha Learning College
Certificate - NCLEX -RN Registration Prep Program
The Toronto School Health
Post Graduation Certificate - Psychiatric Nursing
Ministry of Health Jamaica, Inservice Department
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing
University of The West Indies School of Nursing