Stephanie McNarland
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Experience offering comprehensive patient care in outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Therapist (BT)
Society For Treatment Of Autism
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responded effectively to crisis situations and aggressive behaviors, skillfully mitigating conflicts with proven strategies.
- Collected session data to aid in treatment planning and assessment.
- Helped teach important social, play and basic life skills such as personal hygiene management.
- Implemented behavioral intervention plans created by clinical supervisors.
- Developed behavior intervention plans based on principles of applied behavior analysis.
- Modified behavioral disorders caused by delayed or hindered development to help patients better integrate with peer groups and succeed in social and educational environments.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Peel Salon & Spa
01.2001 - 02.2015
- Reduced or eliminated muscular stress and tightness through Swedish massage, implementing variety of stroke lengths, rhythms, and intensities to optimize relaxation.
- Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain originating from muscle tightness through deep tissue massage techniques.
- Applied principles of trigger point therapy to diagnose and address pain transferred from muscular stress or tightness.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Maintained clean and professional massage therapy environment with stringent adherence to sanitization protocols.
- Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
- Developed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to supplement massage training.
- Communicated with clients to discuss medical history, lifestyle and massage treatment goals.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.
- Advised clients on areas such as posture, at-home exercises and stretches.
- Advised clients on lifestyle changes to improve alignment, posture, and gait for better long-term wellness.
- Analyzed postural assessments and range of motion.
Education
Nursing
Mount Royal University
Calgary, Alberta06.2023
Skills
- Urgent and emergency care skills
- Behavioral Intervention
- Treatment Implementation
- Evidence-Based Interventions
- Medication Administration
- medical record systems to collect, store, and organize their patients' medical information
- Group Behavioral Intervention Programs
- Patient Support, Patient safety, Time management skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Medical Assessment, ethics and confidentiality
- Physical endurance, excellent teamwork skills
- Care Planning, attention to detail
- Tracheostomy Care
- Microsoft Project
- Medical Screening
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Prenatal Care
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Postpartum Care
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Seizure Management
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Breastfeeding Education
- Disease Management Programs
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- IV Drug Therapy Management
- Patient Discharging
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Neonatal ICU Procedures
- Update Electronic Charts
- Compassionate and Caring
- Diet and Nutrition
- Treatment Recommendations
- Intravenous Therapy
- Addiction Counseling
- Treatment Plan Modification
- Social Perceptiveness
- Nursing Performance Assessment
- Family Education
- Medication Distribution
- Emotional Intelligence
- Alternative Treatments
- Trauma Recovery
- Neurology Expertise
- Reading Comprehension
- Feeding Assistance
- Chest Pain Management
- Resource Allocation
- Family Planning Services Education
- Active Listening
- Disability Care
- Body Mechanics Knowledge
- Care Plan Development
- Wound Care
- Time Management
- Insulin Medication Assistance
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Patient Education
- Geriatrics
- Pediatrics
- Oncology
- Urology
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.
Clinical Experience
Alberta Health Services
MRU Student Nurse • 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.
Alberta Health Services
MRU Student Nurse • SHC Unit 78 Ortho Post-Op
Community Health Services
MRU Student Nurse • Auburn Heights Long Term Care Residence
Alberta Health Services
MRU Student Nurse • FMC Unit 91 Post-Cardiac Surgery
Alberta Health Services
MRU Student Nurse • RGH Unit 64 Post-Partum
Community Alberta Health Services
Student Nurse • Piitoaysis Family School and Alberta Children's Hospital
Community Health Services
MRU Student Nurse • Anchors in Strathmore
Alberta Health Services
MRU Student Nurse • RGH Unit 93 Internal Medicine
Alberta Health Services
MRU Student Nurse • RGH Unit 81 Post Operative Orthopedic Surgery
Alberta Health Services
MRU Student Nurse • FMC Unit 47 Palliative Care
Alberta Health Services
MRU Student Nurse • PLC Unit 21
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Behavioral Therapist (BT)
Society For Treatment Of Autism
01.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Peel Salon & Spa
01.2001 - 02.2015
Nursing
Mount Royal University
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