Taryn Klassen
Chilliwack,BC
Summary
Registered Psychiatric Nurse with 11 years of experience working in a wide variety of health care settings. Highly collaborative, working seamlessly within team environments to achieve optimal patient outcomes and adapt to changing needs. Proficient in crisis intervention and patient advocacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Psych. Nurse, Community Outreach
Fraser Health Authority
02.2022 - Current
- Community wound care and nursing assessments.
- Medical intervention and reduction of client hospitalizations.
- Developed strong rapport with patients by displaying empathy, active listening skills, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance nursing knowledge and skills.
Registered Nurse, Community Case Manager
Fraser Health Authority
03.2019 - 02.2022
- Developed strong rapport with patients by displaying empathy, active listening skills, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Provided psychoeducation to patients and families, fostering understanding of mental health issues and coping strategies.
- Conducted thorough assessments of mental health status, identifying risk factors and developing appropriate interventions.
- Evaluated patient response to medications and adjusted dosages as needed under physician guidance.
Psychiatric Liaison Nurse
Fraser Health Authority
02.2017 - 01.2019
- RPN/Psychiatric liaison nurse in the Langley Memorial ER department. Responsible for initial psychiatric assessments and recommendation of client's presenting to the emergency department.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for effective treatment planning and optimal patient outcomes.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
05.2013 - 02.2017
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
Education
Nursing/wound Care
Fraser Health Advanced Wound Care Ceritficate
Abbotsford, BC06-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Douglas College
Coquitlam05-2013
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Suicide risk assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Self-awareness
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Therapeutic communication
- Client education
- Nursing care
- Wound care
- Patient assessments
Timeline
Registered Psych. Nurse, Community Outreach
Fraser Health Authority
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Community Case Manager
Fraser Health Authority
03.2019 - 02.2022
Psychiatric Liaison Nurse
Fraser Health Authority
02.2017 - 01.2019
Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Vancouver Coastal Health
05.2013 - 02.2017
Nursing/wound Care
Fraser Health Advanced Wound Care Ceritficate
Bachelor of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Douglas College
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