Vanessa Stewart
Nanaimo
Summary
Compassionate counsellor with a master's degree, specializing in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and crisis intervention. Proven ability to provide client-centered support for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. Committed to fostering recovery, resilience, and empowerment within community-based frameworks. Aligns with Island Health’s mission and values to enhance client outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Counselling Practicum Student
Edgewood Treatment Center
Nanaimo
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted one-on-one counselling sessions to facilitate client mental health recovery.
- Developed personalized treatment plans in collaboration with clients and interdisciplinary teams.
- Led individual and group therapy sessions utilizing CBT, DBT, and other evidence-based methods.
- Coordinated closely with social workers, nurses, and psychiatrists for continuous client care.
- Maintained detailed client records in compliance with clinical and organizational standards.
Casual Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Island Health
Nanaimo
02.2023 - Current
- Delivered acute psychiatric care as a casual psychiatric nurse in an inpatient unit.
- Managed crisis intervention and mental health stabilization for patients in distress.
Psychiatric Nurse
Northern Health
Location Varies
06.2022 - Current
- Delivered psychiatric support to rural communities via Northern Health’s Travel Resource Program.
- Provided one-on-one counselling and crisis intervention, cultivating a safe environment for individuals.
- Addressed issues of limited resources, generational trauma, and prevalent addictions through targeted care.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to review and strategize ongoing case management.
Psychiatric Travel Nurse
Solutions Staffing
Vancouver
10.2021 - 08.2024
- Demonstrated expertise as Psychiatric Travel Nurse across community, emergency psychiatry, and inpatient settings.
- Utilized PowerChart, LaunchPoint, and MEDITECH for efficient documentation.
- Adapted quickly in high-pressure situations to provide effective patient care.
Clinical Nurse Educator
Island Health
Cowichan
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided training and mentorship to nursing staff in psychiatric and mental health care.
- Developed and delivered educational programs focused on crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.
- Facilitated clinical skill development sessions to promote evidence-based practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance staff competencies and improve patient outcomes.
Psychiatric Nurse
CRESST South Fraser
Surrey
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Utilize PARIS for effective documentation of Mental Status Exams and MEDITECH for accessing patient information while assessing referrals, managing intakes, coordinating discharges, and engaging with interdisciplinary teams including emergency and inpatient psychiatry to guarantee seamless client transitions and short-term stabilization by providing tailored support.
Psychiatric Nurse
Coast Mental Health Brookside Recovery and Rehabilitation
Coquitlam
05.2020 - 03.2023
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric assessments and holistic evaluations for clients facing severe challenges.
- Performed crisis intervention and pharmacotherapy to address acute mental health needs.
Education
Master's of Counselling Psychology -
Yorkville University
NB04.2025
Bachelor’s of Science in Psychiatric Nursing -
Douglas College
Coquitlam03.2020
Certificate of Health Care Support Worker -
Douglas College
Coquitlam06.2017
Associate Degree of Arts - Psychology
Douglas College
Coquitlam06.2016
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Mental health assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Personalized treatment planning
- Effective communication
Memberships
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association Membership # 11252979
- British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives Membership # 0979820
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Counselling Practicum Student
Edgewood Treatment Center
09.2024 - 04.2025
Casual Registered Psychiatric Nurse
Island Health
02.2023 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator
Island Health
02.2023 - 07.2023
Psychiatric Nurse
Northern Health
06.2022 - Current
Psychiatric Travel Nurse
Solutions Staffing
10.2021 - 08.2024
Psychiatric Nurse
CRESST South Fraser
06.2020 - 04.2023
Psychiatric Nurse
Coast Mental Health Brookside Recovery and Rehabilitation
05.2020 - 03.2023
Master's of Counselling Psychology -
Yorkville University
Bachelor’s of Science in Psychiatric Nursing -
Douglas College
Certificate of Health Care Support Worker -
Douglas College
Associate Degree of Arts - Psychology
Douglas College
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