Sheri Yake
Kearns, ON,ON
Summary
Highly skilled career professional with practical experience in community mental health and addictions, management/supervisor role, long-term care and primary care environments. Proficient in using Microsoft platform, Outlook, Word, Excel and EMR super user, Demonstrates remarkable ability to solve practical problems and handle high-stress situations. Insightful Clinical Lead with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of day to day operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Resourceful in completing projects and effectively multitasking. Interacts effectively with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. Applies nursing techniques proficiently, including symptom observation and behavior recording, records keeping, report preparation, client engagement, and planning/organizing. Skilled in patient relations, electronic charting, and assessments. Well-trained and motivated to exceed expectations. Proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Lead
Six Nations Mental Health and Addiction Services
2003.01 - 2024.01
- Oversee coordination and delivery of culturally appropriate clinical services for mental wellness within Six Nations community
- Provide clinical guidance for provision of trauma informed wholistic health support
- Assist in planning and organizing caseloads and provide clinical supervision and support
- Ensure services are delivered in accordance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulations
- Provide leadership and guidance in patient safety, effectiveness of health care interventions, patient experience, and care environment
- Managed complex cases effectively through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering supportive learning environment and enhancing their professional growth.
- Led clinical audits to identify areas of improvement, resulting in higher quality care standards.
- Managed budgets and resource allocation effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of resources in pursuit of high-quality patient care services.
- Demonstrate excellence in communication, coaching, mentoring, and team building
- Implemented new policies and procedures for better compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assisted with hiring processes for new team members, ensuring alignment with organizational values and skills requirements for high-quality patient care delivery.
- Organize/assigned caseloads and manage waitlist
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure seamless communication and appropriate care planning.
- Utilized data-driven approaches to monitor trends in patient outcomes, informing strategic improvements in service provision.
- Supported research initiatives within department, fostering culture of continuous learning and evidence-based practice.
- Assist with proposal preparation and work plans.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.
- Provided expert guidance on clinical issues during team meetings, contributing to informed decision-making and best practice implementation.
Mental Health Nurse
Brantford General Hospital
- Performed all duties of a mental health nurse to gain 240 hours of clinical experience for Mental Health Nursing Program
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, seminars, conferences related to mental health nursing best practices.
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
- Administered psychotropic medications according to established protocols while closely monitoring side effects and efficacy.
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Enhanced quality of care for patients through continuous assessment, monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans.
Charge Nurse/Psychogeriatric Nurse
Iroquois Lodge
1996.01 - 2003.01
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex needs.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Optimized patient satisfaction through timely response to concerns and effective communication among staff members.
- Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Education
Post Grad BScN – Distance Education -
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON2011
Mental Health Nursing Program -
Mohawk College
Hamilton, ONRegistered Nurse degree program -
Mohawk College
General Arts and Science Liberal studies -
Mohawk College
Future Ready Leadership Program -
Mohawk College
01.2019
Assessment Skills for Reg Nurse -
Mohawk College
01.2012
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing -
Canadian Nurses Association Certification Program
01.2007
Skills
- Healthcare Informatics
- Clinical expertise
- Team Management
- Patient Care Coordination
Certification
- CPR/AED/BSL Certificate 2024
- Crisis Negotiators - Crisis Communication, 2022
- Privacy Officer, 2022
- COVID Swabbing & Vaccine administration 2020
- Universal Influenza Vaccinations 2020
- Violence Threat Risk assessment – Family Assessment, 2020
- Clinical Supervision in Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling, 2020
- Supervisor/Manager Training in Disciplinary Actions, 2019
- CISM 2, 2019
- Pharmacology Update, 2018
- Advanced Group Crisis Intervention, 2018
- Trauma Informed Approaches, 2018
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 2018
- Level 1 & 2 Violence Threat Risk Assessment, 2018
- WHIMIS trained, 2018
- Assisting Individual in Crisis, 2017
- Grounding Trauma, 2017
- CBT- Trauma Focused Therapy, 2015
- Mental Health First Aid trainer, 2014
- Risk & Recovery Forensic, 2014
- Trauma Informed Relationships, 2014
- Core Clinical DBT, 2014
- License, College of Nurses of Ontario, 1996 – present
- License, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse of Canada, 2007-present
- Canadian Nurses Association, 2010-present
- Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, 2008-present
- Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses, 2010-present
Committees
- Brant Native Housing, Board of Director
Subcommittees
- EMR Superuser Support
- Chair for Health Services Medication Management Committee
- Quality Committee member
- Six Nations Police - High Risk Community
- Mental Health & Addictions Accreditation Lead
Degrees
- BScN
- R.N.
- CPMHN (C)
References
Available on Requests
Timeline
Clinical Lead
Six Nations Mental Health and Addiction Services
2003.01 - 2024.01
Charge Nurse/Psychogeriatric Nurse
Iroquois Lodge
1996.01 - 2003.01
Mental Health Nurse
Brantford General Hospital
Post Grad BScN – Distance Education -
Lakehead University
Mental Health Nursing Program -
Mohawk College
Registered Nurse degree program -
Mohawk College
General Arts and Science Liberal studies -
Mohawk College
Future Ready Leadership Program -
Mohawk College
Assessment Skills for Reg Nurse -
Mohawk College
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing -
Canadian Nurses Association Certification Program
- CPR/AED/BSL Certificate 2024
- Crisis Negotiators - Crisis Communication, 2022
- Privacy Officer, 2022
- COVID Swabbing & Vaccine administration 2020
- Universal Influenza Vaccinations 2020
- Violence Threat Risk assessment – Family Assessment, 2020
- Clinical Supervision in Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling, 2020
- Supervisor/Manager Training in Disciplinary Actions, 2019
- CISM 2, 2019
- Pharmacology Update, 2018
- Advanced Group Crisis Intervention, 2018
- Trauma Informed Approaches, 2018
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, 2018
- Level 1 & 2 Violence Threat Risk Assessment, 2018
- WHIMIS trained, 2018
- Assisting Individual in Crisis, 2017
- Grounding Trauma, 2017
- CBT- Trauma Focused Therapy, 2015
- Mental Health First Aid trainer, 2014
- Risk & Recovery Forensic, 2014
- Trauma Informed Relationships, 2014
- Core Clinical DBT, 2014
- License, College of Nurses of Ontario, 1996 – present
- License, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse of Canada, 2007-present
- Canadian Nurses Association, 2010-present
- Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, 2008-present
- Canadian Federation of Mental Health Nurses, 2010-present
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