Patricia "Trish" Seymour
Kelowna,British Columbia
Summary
I am a highly skilled and experienced nursing professional with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Throughout my career, I have worked in a variety of settings including palliative care, geriatric care, acute care, a specialized adult unit, home care, and pediatric home care. This diverse background has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the unique challenges and dynamics of each field, while also honing my clinical expertise and expanding my skill set.
One of my greatest passions in nursing has been education. I have had the privilege of teaching in various settings, from formal classrooms to on-the-job training. My teaching experience has been recognized by both students and colleagues, as I am known for my ability to impart knowledge in a clear and concise manner.
I am focused and meticulous when it comes to identifying and resolving concerns, managing my time effectively, prioritizing tasks, and balancing the demands of my work. This level of dedication and attention to detail has earned me the respect of my colleagues and superiors.
Currently, I am enrolled in the Regional Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing Program at Stenberg College. This program is equipping me with the specialized skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of psychiatric nursing. I am eager to apply what I have learned to my practice and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of my patients. I am set to graduate in June 2025 and I am eagerly looking forward to this new chapter in my career.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
InterRAI Educator
Interior Health Authority
09.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented training guides for Interior Health Authority for diverse learners, ensuring consistency and accuracy for assessors success.
- Improved clinicians comprehension by incorporating visual aids and real-life examples into the implementation of the interRAI platform.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enhancing clinicians learning through interdisciplinary connections.
- Provided constructive feedback on multiple documents for reformatting and upgrading for better understanding and purpose.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise out dated documents, enhancing learner's experience and knowledge base.
- Optimized clinical data and quality by updating policies, procedures, and protocols based on current best practices in interRAI coding accuracy.
Licenced Practical Nurse
Lakeview Lodge Personal Care Home
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Discovery College Nursing Instructor
Discovery College
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-life scenarios and case studies in lessons.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to devise effective teaching strategies, resulting in increased student satisfaction.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans and assessments, ensuring alignment with nursing program objectives.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by fostering open communication and providing constructive feedback to students.
- Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments and exams, helping students identify strengths and areas for growth.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
Health Care Coordinator
John Howard Society Of OKanagan And Kootenay
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Created a Health Care Program that consisted of 70 clients who were unhoused
- Managed 3 full time employees for the Health Care Program - interviewing, hiring, onboarding, providing educational opportunities, managing their day-to-day schedules, work caseloads, payroll, vacation and banked time accumulation
- Managing referrals into the health care program and triaging same, medication management, wound care and assessment, collaboration with other managers regarding the resident’s health care status with open communication, information gathering and accurate documentation
- I have also assisted in the startup of a Managed Alcohol Program pilot project for the John Howard Society
- Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing time-sensitive tasks and maintaining a high standard of care for all patients
- Boosted staff performance through ongoing training initiatives focused on best practices in care coordination
- Established strong working relationships with community partners to enhance referral processes for additional support services as needed
- Educated patients on conditions and assisted with struggles or questions concerning treatment, potential outcomes and prognosis
Home Support Team lead
Interior Health Authority
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Responsible for making or adjusting client/patient/resident care plans
- Assigning the responsibility of care of clients/patients/residents to CHW’s
- Coordinating the care of clients with the program/service that meet their needs
- The Team Lead has the responsibility for the active and ongoing mentoring and follow-up of the work of the CHW’s in the community
- Ensure positive outcomes of the care given by CHW's with ongoing evaluations
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Alberta Health Services
08.2012 - 06.2019
- Working independently and in a team environment with nursing staff, allied health, and families to provide patient centered care
- Head to toe assessments, wound care, processing of doctor's orders, treatments, and medication administration (S/C, 1M, IV, PO, and PICC)
- Educating clients and families on treatments and/or procedures. Ensure proper documentation, reporting to appropriate disciplines on findings
- Support and advocate for patient’s /clients care and their families
- Experience documenting with the following programs: Paris, MDS, Netcare, Sunrise Clinical Manager, Pixalere, RELIAS and Gold Care
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Norquest College
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Teaching students in an acute care setting for their clinical in the Licensed Practical Nursing Program
- Duties included teaching and assessing each student’s ability with charting to ensure it was concise and an accurate account of findings
- Assessing patients from head to toe and ensuring it was performed thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely-efficient manner, medication administration - ensuring the R's were correct prior to administration, IV initiation and monitoring of same to ensure patients received their treatment with thorough knowledge exhibited by the student and myself
- Monitoring and mentoring through any treatments that were required to perform such as wound management, dressing changes, obtaining VS, O2 therapy, CVC monitoring and pump knowledge for IV treatments
- I also oversaw the process of doctor’s orders, consults, as well as avocation for patients and their families
- Assessing each student’s ability to assess situations accurately, and to provide information for the students to support them during their learning experience.
Education
Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing -
Stenberg College
Surrey, BC06.2025
Certification - Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program
University of Brititish Columbia
Kelowna01.2022
CVC Certification -
Alberta Health Services
2019
Case Management Level 1, 2 &3 -
Alberta Health Authority
Calgary, AB2012
Phlebotomy – venipuncture -
NorQuest College
Edmonton, AB01.2012
BCLS Instructor -
Heart And Stroke Foundation
01.2012
Enhanced Licensed Practical Nurse -
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon, MB01.2000
Nursing Assistant CERTIFICATION -
Winnipeg Institute of Trades And Technology
01.1995
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Mentoring Proficiency
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Technology Integration
- Critical Thinking
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Public Speaking
- Staff Development
- Time Management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Provincial Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program: Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses , 2022
- Case Management Level 1,2 & 3, 2018
Timeline
InterRAI Educator
Interior Health Authority
09.2023 - Current
Licenced Practical Nurse
Lakeview Lodge Personal Care Home
03.2023 - 09.2023
Discovery College Nursing Instructor
Discovery College
08.2022 - 03.2023
Health Care Coordinator
John Howard Society Of OKanagan And Kootenay
10.2021 - 06.2022
Home Support Team lead
Interior Health Authority
09.2019 - 10.2021
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Alberta Health Services
08.2012 - 06.2019
Clinical Nurse Instructor
Norquest College
03.2012 - 08.2012
Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing -
Stenberg College
Certification - Opioid Addiction Treatment Support Program
University of Brititish Columbia
CVC Certification -
Alberta Health Services
Case Management Level 1, 2 &3 -
Alberta Health Authority
Phlebotomy – venipuncture -
NorQuest College
BCLS Instructor -
Heart And Stroke Foundation
Enhanced Licensed Practical Nurse -
Assiniboine Community College
Nursing Assistant CERTIFICATION -
Winnipeg Institute of Trades And Technology
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