Steve Fazzari
Grand River Hospital
Guelph,Canada
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Language
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Certification
21
years of professional experience
Experienced Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) with over 20 years of expertise in inpatient, outpatient, and community mental health care. Specializing in the administration of psychotropic medications and the management of concurrent disorders, I bring advanced skills in crisis intervention, individual counselling, and fostering collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. Dedicated to delivering high-quality, client-centered care, I prioritize safety and cultivate therapeutic relationships to support positive outcomes.
Work History
RPN, WRHN (Part-Time)
1 Year 3 Months- Conduct admissions and discharges on an acute mental health unit within the Emergency Department
- Provide crisis intervention support for patients experiencing mental health emergencies and appropriately using de-escalation techniques to promote a safe environment for both staff and co-patients
- Administer medications accurately and monitoring their effects
RPN, Assertive Community Treatment Team
10 Months- Conducted thorough assessments of clients’ situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
- Contributed to team discussions actively, sharing insights and expertise with multidisciplinary team colleagues to optimize client support strategies using community resources.
- Administered medications via oral and intramuscular injections.
RPN Addiction Medicine
18 Years 10 Months- Provided care in the Addiction Medicine Service, a 5–8 week program for addiction and trauma recovery.
- Conducted admission and discharge planning, medication administration, including Methadone/Suboxone and Naloxone
- Performed daily CIWA and COWS assessments and protocols.
- Delivered 1-on-1 counselling to assigned patients.
- Served part-time in the Community Division (Trillium 1 & 2), short-stay crisis units, focusing on client admissions/discharges, safety monitoring, medication adherence, and treatment planning.
- Conducted daily assessments, administered oral and injectable medications, and maintained therapeutic relationships with clients.
RPN Long Term Care
4 Years 8 Months- Assisted residents in the retirement division with medication administration, dressing changes, and daily living activities (ADLs).
- Monitored and assessed residents’ needs and collaborated with healthcare providers, including physicians, labs, physiotherapists, and CCAC.
- Implemented strategies to support seniors' independence and well-being.
Education
Practical Nursing Certificate
Ambulance And Emergency Care
Skills
Supportive interaction style
Effective team collaboration
Client support
Effective problem resolution
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
WeRPN association
Certification
- HART 1,2,3 Training
- Boundaries
- WHMIS
- Phlebotomy
- Homewood Psychiatric Nursing Course
- Homewood Medication Course
- NVCI
- CPR and First Aid
- Code White training (WRHN)
Interests
Outdoor Recreation
Backpacking
Kayaking
Drone Piloting
Timeline
RPN, WRHN (Part-Time)
Grand River Hospital
04.2025 - CurrentRead More
RPN, Assertive Community Treatment Team
Thresholds Homes and Supports
05.2024 - 03.2025Read More
RPN Long Term Care
The Elliott Community
01.2007 - 09.2011Read More
RPN Addiction Medicine
Homewood Health Centre
05.2005 - 03.2024Read More
Conestoga College
Practical Nursing Certificate
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Algonquin College
Ambulance And Emergency Care
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