Taryn McDiarmid
Bowmanville,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, excelling in grievance handling and union representation. Proven track record in member engagement and effective communication, fostering collaboration and advocacy. Recognized for leadership in training new staff and managing social media initiatives to enhance member outreach.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Steward
OPSEU/SEFPO Local 331 Ontario Shores Centre For Mental Health Sciences
Whitby, Ontario
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in preparing and representing members in grievances and arbitration.
- Member of the Local Executive Committee, represented members in investigation meetings and return to work meetings. Presented members concerns, attended the majority of Union meetings in person and if not in person virtually.
- Communicate general union information to members either in person or through the local's Facebook and Instagram page which I created and moderate.
- Assisted, helped collaborate and plan member engagement activities.
- Attended various leadership conferences such as the RPN Division Leadership conference. Attended BPS Bargaining conference. Attended Convention for two years. Attended various Regional Educational; courses such as Stewards 1 &2, Basic and advanced Grievance Handling, Interpreting your collective agreement, Organizing for Power-DSRP, Social Media for Union Activists, and the Local Treasurers Course.
- While on maternity leave from August 2023 to August 2024 I continued to remain in the Chief Steward role and attended return to work meetings from home, attended union meetings and attended some leadership conference.
Registered Practical Nurse
Ontario Shores Centre For Mental Health Sciences
Whitby, Ontario
10.2011 - Current
- Monitored patient progress, reported changes in condition to the physician or supervisor and documented all observations accurately.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Exhibited excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, staff members and external stakeholders.
- Maintained thorough, accurate and confidential documentation in electronic medical records.
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities related to nursing practice standards.
- Trained and mentored new RPNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Administrative skills such as typing, filing, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Education
RPN Diploma - Nursing
Sir Sandford Fleming College
Peterborough, ON06-2011
Some University No Degree - English
Trent University
Peterborough, NoneSkills
- Grievance handling
- Collective bargaining
- Union representation
- Member engagement
- Social media management
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Leadership development
- Effective communication
- Documentation accuracy
- Training and mentoring
- Advocacy for rights
- Administrative tasks
- Budgeting expertise
- Strong organization
- Basic accounting
- Team management
- Exceptional leadership
- Creativity and innovation
- Customer service
- Clear communication
- Conflict mediation
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Chief Steward
OPSEU/SEFPO Local 331 Ontario Shores Centre For Mental Health Sciences
08.2023 - Current
Registered Practical Nurse
Ontario Shores Centre For Mental Health Sciences
10.2011 - Current
RPN Diploma - Nursing
Sir Sandford Fleming College
Some University No Degree - English
Trent University
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