Realyn Pride
Grande Prairie,Canada
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong foundation in long-term care, committed to enhancing nursing skills while delivering exceptional patient care. Extensive experience as a Disability Support Worker has fostered a deep passion for supporting individuals facing disabilities, mental health challenges, and addiction issues in both community and assisted living settings. Proficient in utilizing various tools and assistive devices to promote independence and improve daily living, with hands-on experience in inpatient psychiatry that underscores the importance of a holistic approach to mental health care. A steadfast commitment to professionalism, courtesy, and empathy ensures positive interactions with clients, families, and advocates, driving a relentless pursuit of excellence in nursing practice.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Coordinator
The Mustard seed
02.2024 - Current
- As a Recreation Coordinator in a mental health homeless initiative housing program, I develop and implement engaging activities that promote socialization and wellness. I assess individual needs to tailor programs that support mental health recovery and collaborate with professionals to align activities with residents' treatment plans. Additionally, I facilitate workshops to encourage skill-building and enhance the overall quality of life for participants.
Support Worker
Coordinated Care Campus Northreach and the City of Grande Prairie
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Providing residents support in their daily tasks such as laundry, room inspections, assisting with appointments, maintaining safety in the building, and offering harm reduction support during crises.
Night Staff Youth Support Worker
Sunrise Emergency Youth Shelter
03.2021 - 07.2021
- File audit, Documentations, assisting clients to reach their goals, Sanitations all the traffic areas.
Mental Health Support Worker
Canada Mental Health
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Providing medication administration, domestic duties, assess crises situation related to intoxication and mental health concerns, documentation, transport individuals to access the community, doctor's appointment, making an activity plan design for the individuals physical wellness goals.
Disability Support Worker
Signature
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Providing medication administration, carrying out personal care duties including showering and bathing individuals, dressing, bathroom, assisting mobility, and providing feeding gastronomy assistance. Documentation, shopping and domestic duties as required.
Youth/Disability Support Worker
ASLS Grande Prairie
01.2015 - 09.2017
- Providing medication administration, transport individuals to community access, domestic duties, documentation, assessing behaviour crises, job coaching, mentoring youth to healthier lifestyle.
Education
Practical Nursing
Northern Lakes College
High Prairie, AB06.2025
Foundations in Community Disability Studies Program - undefined
Alberta Council of Disability Services
07.2023
BS Airline Management - undefined
Aeronautical Technical School Cebu City
Cebu City, Philippines01.2007
Skills
- Updated Immunization
- First Aid- level CPR & BLS
- Connect Care
- It’s your Move
- Abuse Protocol
- Mental Health First Aid
- Non-Violent Crises Intervention
- Proactive Strategies
- FASD 101
- ASSIST
- Food Hygiene Safety
- FOIP
- The Medication Administration course offered by Breath for life Inc
- Opioid Poisoning Response Training
- Activity planning
- Client engagement
- Safety monitoring
- Community relations
- Recreational activities
- Disability awareness
- Activity assessment
- Program planning
- Mental and physical wellness
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Recreation Coordinator
The Mustard seed
02.2024 - Current
Support Worker
Coordinated Care Campus Northreach and the City of Grande Prairie
10.2022 - 01.2024
Night Staff Youth Support Worker
Sunrise Emergency Youth Shelter
03.2021 - 07.2021
Mental Health Support Worker
Canada Mental Health
01.2017 - 03.2020
Disability Support Worker
Signature
01.2017 - 01.2018
Youth/Disability Support Worker
ASLS Grande Prairie
01.2015 - 09.2017
Foundations in Community Disability Studies Program - undefined
Alberta Council of Disability Services
BS Airline Management - undefined
Aeronautical Technical School Cebu City
Practical Nursing
Northern Lakes College