Sarika Kannan
Penetanguishene,ON
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in mental health and medicine and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Nexim Healthcare Consultants
06.2023 - Current
- Experience working with client population in geriatric psychiatry, dual diagnosis, acute mental health issues, and addiction unit.
- Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Practical Nurse
Nexim Healthcare Consultants (Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care)
05.2022 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Royal Victoria Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2022
- MEDICINE FLOAT|(floating between TCU,SSU,Cardiac renal,IPPF-RVH,PRU,ISU)
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
KG Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2017
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Seneca Collage
01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Acute Complex Care For Internationally Educated Nurses
Georgian College
05.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Kg College of Nursing
09.2014
Skills
- Excellent critical thinking and time management skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care
- Experience working in acute patient care setting including mental health, cardiac & renal, Respiratory, Cancer &Palliative and medically complex care unit
- Familiarization with Meditech expanse and Pcc electronic documentation
Certification
- ACLS and BLS
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- CPI certificate
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Nexim Healthcare Consultants
06.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Nexim Healthcare Consultants (Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care)
05.2022 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Royal Victoria Hospital
04.2021 - 12.2022
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
KG Hospital
10.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Acute Complex Care For Internationally Educated Nurses
Georgian College
Bachelor of Science -
Kg College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Seneca Collage
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