Stephanie McNarland
Calgary
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in a variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination—proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Professional therapist prepared for this role with significant experience in providing therapeutic support and counseling. Expertise in cognitive-behavioral techniques, crisis intervention, and client assessment. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable outcomes. Known for reliability and flexibility while fostering positive client relationships.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Counselor
Hull Services
03.2024 - Current
- Wrote individualized treatment plans for children in the setting.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping strategies to manage stressors related to school, family dynamics, and personal challenges.
- Conducted assessments to identify the specific needs and strengths of each client, informing personalized treatment interventions.
- Increased family engagement in the therapeutic process through open communication, regular check-ins, and collaborative goal setting.
- Provided crisis intervention services to deescalate high-stress situations, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Recorded observations and maintained records and reports, daily documentation and logs.
- Advocated for clients within educational settings to secure accommodations and supports necessary for academic success.
- Established therapeutic rapport with clients from diverse backgrounds, fostering trust and open communication essential for effective counseling.
- Promoted a safe, inclusive environment where clients felt comfortable discussing sensitive topics without fear of judgment or stigma.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address the unique needs and goals of each client, resulting in improved mental health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for clients and their families.
Registered Nurse Psychothapist
Canadian Nurse Psychotherapist Association
01.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Behavioral Therapist
BT
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Society for Treatment of Autism
- Provided daily therapies that helped foster growth and development in each child’s care plan and unique journey
- Implemented tailored programs that contributed to both learning and health objectives to unlock client’s full potential
- Assigned to each child as their representative and caretaker
- Collaborated with various stakeholders, including parents, educators, and community partners
- Worked with an interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive and effective development plans for each child
- Monitored and assessed the progress of assigned children
- Provided guidance and support to parents and caregivers
- Advocated for unique needs of children within the organization
- Monitored progress of children through regular check-ins, observations, and data analysis
- Stayed up to date with current research and best practices in child development to inform program design
- Provide support with activities of daily living
- Implement de-escalation techniques.
Registered Massage Therapist
RMT, Peel Salon
10.2011 - 01.2019
Nursing
Alberta Health Services
- Th Year MRU, Student Final Focus
- PLC Unit 43 Mental Health
- Independently cared for up to a 4-8 patient assignment
- Completed all assessments, admissions, and discharges in a timely manner
- Efficiently gathered information from families and patients to help develop and implement treatment and care plans
- Worked collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, parents, families, and educators to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques
- Provide family-centered and compassionate care
- Documented all patient information, including service plans, treatment reports, and progress notes
- Conducted outreach advocacy and rehabilitative services for regular cases and crisis intervention
- Completed all safety checks and potential hazards as per unit policy
- Document and record information in client files
- Track client movement for both on and off the unit by documenting times and destinations of clients
- Quickly responded to crisis situations involving severe mental health and behavioral type situations
- Implemented appropriate restraints as per order and per unit policy and procedure
- Assisted in initial dietary regimes for patients and monitor progress
- Assess patient status and recovery initiatives every shift
- Administer prescribed medications including IV therapy and line maintenance, subcutaneous injections, oral medication, and topical formulations
- Medication administration included high-risk patients
- Monitored psychosocial care needs and distress
- Assisted in applying psychotherapies and techniques into care
- Executed appropriate risk assessments and mitigation strategies
- Recognized and understood various acute and chronic mental health, emotional and substance abuse disorders, and conditions
- Built safe, professional relationships with healthcare team and patients alike
- Supported and monitored patients receiving treatments.
MRU Student Nurse
Alberta Health Services, RGH
- Unit 45 Mental Health
- Completed various mental health assessments 1:1
- Provided holistic therapy and rehabilitation techniques depending on each patient’s unique life situations and goals
- Shared assessments with the team to plan and implement rehabilitative mental health care and therapy
- Assisted in client’s prevention and promotion strategies in pre-discharge teaching/support
- Facilitated educational sessions on anxiety and mindfulness in a group setting
- Attended psychoeducation groups and learned about CBT, stress management, improving coping skills and gained knowledge on resources available in the community to help manage needs.
MRU Student Nurse
Alberta Health Services
- SHC Unit 78 Ortho Post-Op
- Community Health Services
- MRU Student Nurse
- Auburn Heights Long Term Care Residence
Student Nurse
Alberta Health Services
- FMC Unit 91 Post-Cardiac Surgery, MRU
- RGH Unit 64 Post-Partum, MRU
- RGH Unit 93 Internal Medicine, MRU
- RGH Unit 81 Post Operative Orthopedic Surgery, MRU
- FMC Unit 47 Palliative Care, MRU
- PLC Unit 21
Student Nurse
Community Alberta, Piitoaysis Family
- School and, Childrens Hospital
- Community Health Services
- MRU Student Nurse
- Anchors in Strathmore
Education
Bachelor of Nursing -
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AlbertaMassage Therapy Certificate -
University of Calgary
Calgary, AlbertaSkills
- Project Planning
- Active Listening
- Research
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Building rapport
- Anxiety management
- Motivational interviewing
- Case documentation
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Treatment Planning
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- Healthcare Qualifications Active CRNA Practice Permit
- WHMIS It’s Your Move Certification BCLS-HCP Certification Current N95 Mask Fit Vulnerable Sector
- Police Information Check
- Accu-chek-inform ll Glucometer Meter Training
- AHS Sunrise Clinical Manager Module Completion Certificates Information & privacy and IT security & compliance awareness certificate Proficient with SCM
- Advanced skills with MS office, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, extensive computer-based knowledge
- American Hypnosis Association Past Life Regression
- Therapist Certification ASIST Certification
- Neurologic Day Certification (2018)
- Mount Royal University Advanced Critical Care Nursing option course completed.
- Registered Nurse Psychotherapist Canadian Nurse Psychotherapist Association 2025
Affiliations
- Order of Eastern Stars
Timeline
Child and Youth Counselor
Hull Services
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Psychothapist
Canadian Nurse Psychotherapist Association
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Alberta Health Services
12.2023 - 03.2024
Behavioral Therapist
BT
10.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Massage Therapist
RMT, Peel Salon
10.2011 - 01.2019
Massage Therapy Certificate -
University of Calgary
Nursing
Alberta Health Services
MRU Student Nurse
Alberta Health Services, RGH
MRU Student Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Student Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Student Nurse
Community Alberta, Piitoaysis Family
Bachelor of Nursing -
Mount Royal University
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