Tatum Terris
Calgary,AB
Summary
Compassionate Adolescent Mental Health Nurse with extensive experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques. Skilled in collaborative care, therapeutic program creation, and patient education. Bringing a proactive approach and strong clinical experiense to foster a safe, healing environment for youth and families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Adolescent Mental Health Nurse (U23)
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations in a unit with no high-observation rooms.
- Advocated for patient rights and maintained a safe, therapeutic environment conducive to healing and recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create holistic and integrated mental health care for patients and families.
- Served as a preceptor for new hires ensuring proper orientation into the role of Mental Health Nurse within the clinical setting.
- Created and implemented group therapies and programs to help patients improve or regain coping abilities.
- Educated patients and family members about medical conditions and mental health, medications, treatments and preventive measures.
- Experience working with kids aged 13-17 with diagnosis's such as ODD, PTSD, GAD, BPD, OCD, Adjustment disorders, complex trauma, psychosis, homicidal ideation, suicidal ideation and substance abuse risks.
Postpartum Nurse U52
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored both mother and baby''s vital signs, ensuring timely identification of potential complications.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences regarding their care plan while maintaining adherence to professional standards.
- Collaborated with obstetricians and pediatricians to ensure seamless care transitions for both mother and baby during the postpartum period.
- Assisted mothers in establishing breastfeeding relationships with infants with proper latching demonstrations.
- Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring for any adverse reactions or side effects.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Child and Youth Counselor
Hull Services
Calgary Alberta
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Facilitated successful transitions between various levels of care by coordinating closely with providers from different disciplines..
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping strategies to manage stressors related to school, family dynamics, and personal challenges.
- Provided ongoing support for clients experiencing difficulties with peer relationships, self-esteem, and emotional regulation.
- Recorded observations and maintained records and reports, daily documentation and logs.
Acute Adolescent Mental Health Nurse (U26)
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted crisis interventions and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient safety during high-risk situations.
- Performed frequent ongoing assessments of patients' status to address changes.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions, treatments, coping strategies, and available resources.
Education
Practical Nurse Diploma (LPN)
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB05.2022
High School Diploma -
Lord Beaverbrook High School
Calgary, AB06.2019
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Behavioral Management
- Therapeutic Relationship
- Clinical Documentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- BN Student at Athabasca University
Timeline
Adolescent Mental Health Nurse (U23)
Alberta Health Services
06.2023 - Current
Acute Adolescent Mental Health Nurse (U26)
Alberta Health Services
05.2023 - Current
Postpartum Nurse U52
Alberta Health Services
06.2022 - Current
Child and Youth Counselor
Hull Services
11.2021 - 06.2022
Practical Nurse Diploma (LPN)
Bow Valley College
High School Diploma -
Lord Beaverbrook High School