Stefanie Dixon
Deseronto,Ontario
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with excellent interpersonal skills and technical abilities. Knowledgeable with electronic charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Providence Care Hospital
05.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized care plans
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams
- Administered psychotropic medications, monitoring for side effects, effectiveness, and reporting back to team for adjustments necessary for treatment optimization
- Advocated for patients' rights and autonomy in treatment decisions while maintaining therapeutic alliance that fosters trust and open communication.
- Provided crisis intervention during psychiatric emergencies, ensuring patient safety through effective de-escalation techniques.
- Conducted assessments to track patient progress and evaluate treatment effectiveness
- Assessed patients' physical and mental status by analyzing complaints and symptoms.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough assessments, identifying potential risks, and initiating interventions as needed
Personal Support Worker
Friendly Manor
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care. Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to medical staff.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team approach when addressing complex client situations or needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laurentian University
Kingston, ON06.2022
Skills
- Medication Administration
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Pain Management
- Behavioural Management
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
- HCP level CPR Basic Life Support,
Canadian Red Cross - August 2023
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention,
Crisis Prevention Institute - May 2022
- Gentle Persuasion Approach,
Providence Care Hospital - February 2024
Timeline
Mental Health Registered Nurse
Providence Care Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Personal Support Worker
Friendly Manor
04.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Laurentian University
- HCP level CPR Basic Life Support,
Canadian Red Cross - August 2023
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention,
Crisis Prevention Institute - May 2022
- Gentle Persuasion Approach,
Providence Care Hospital - February 2024
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