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9224 White Oak Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 0E9PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE/PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEHighlights of Qualifications In-depth knowledge of mental illness, mental health nursing theory and community mental health resources. Experience completing comprehensive mental health assessments; highly developed counseling abilities. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including terminology pertinent to psychiatric health care; able to clearly communicate through documentation (including progress notes, written care plans, clinical and administrative summaries). Able to address emergency situations and implement appropriate therapeutic interventions. Works independently and interdependently within the inter-professional team and within institutional, ministry, legislative and nursing practice parameters. Exceptional planning, organizational and presentation skills Ability to maintain accurate documentation and records. Knowledge of the scope of practice for Registered Nurses and psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. Current BCLS and CPR certification.Relevant Skills and Experience Care for mentally ill patients with diverse backgrounds, and mental health diagnosis and provide mental health services as required. Ensure the timely completion of new patient assessments, follow-up psychiatric assessments, medication management as required by state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and sound practice. Review appropriate lab results as well as medical documentation from internal and external providers and manage each patient according to their individual needs. Prescribe medications and titrate the appropriate dosage of medications; and order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests including the diagnosis of illness and physical conditions and performance of therapeutic and corrective measures. Screen patients for common psychiatric, substance use, and/or medical co-morbidities and evaluate co-existing conditions and the implications on the patients care/needs. Adheres to program expectations and requirements surrounding productivity, documentation timelines and standards, and overall quality of patient care. Works within an integrated treatment model coordinating treatment with both internal and external providers as indicated. Document patients mental health status, treatment, condition, diagnosis etc. using electronic medical record software such as Epic and Medent. Clinical assessment and critical reasoning skills to elicit and interpret information from patients and other sources to evaluate information and draw conclusions for a plan of care. Complete comprehensive mental health assessments through observation, engagement, examination, interview and consultation.Other Nursing Knowledge and Experiences Coordinated care with other members of the health care team (such as primary care, psychiatry, social work and psychology) to provide general and psychiatric nursing care to patients in a correctional facility. Administered of medications and monitored side effects, provided therapeutic, emotional support, and one-on-one counseling to individuals. Maintained confidentiality of personal health information in accordance with the PHIPA; communicated with the patient's family, lawyer, and legal representative in accordance with the PHIPA. Provided health teaching, counseling, and preventative care, harm reduction programs and collaborated with patients and/or their advocates on the patient's behalf. Worked on a strength-based model to support vulnerable adults, some with dual diagnosis, to cope with their daily living. Assisted in facilitating court order transfers of mentally ill patients and carried out discharge health teachings to patients and families. Facilitated small group sessions with patients who have a mental illness, including health teaching, counseling, preventative care, harm reduction programs and involved in planning and facilitating mental health educational events to peers. Facilitated psychosocial crisis interventions with community members following traumatic events and provided supportive interactions to family members of individuals going through a crisis situation. Advocated for and encouraged patient participation in the plan of care and provided individual and group counseling to clients, and support to the clients families. Addressed emergency situations and implemented appropriate therapeutic interventions and planned for and provided health care treatment, including co-ordination of health care considering operational and court requirements. Prepared and maintained documentation: such as care plans, health care records, medication administration and nursing records. Completed reports/documents (Occurrence reports, administrative summaries, court letters, Accident and Injury Reports, etc.) as required. Established and maintained positive working relationships with other staff members and external stakeholders. Provided emergency care, acute care, crisis intervention, health teaching, and counseling, when required, both for patients considered medically stable and unstable. Used physical assessment, analytical/critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide Assisted in the orientation of new employees, including mentorship, coaching and training of job specific duties. Prepare clients for transfers and discharge and carry out appropriate documentation such as charts, records and incidents reports. Perform skills such as head to toe assessment, wound dressing/packing/irrigation, Catheterization, specimen collection (Swabs), health teaching, discharge, oxygen therapy, Ostomy care etc. EmploymentJan 2024 Present Williamsville Psychiatry (Outpatient - PMHNP, New York USA) Oct 2023 Jan 2024 Buffalo Psychiatric Center (Office of Mental Health - RN, New York USA) Jun 2023 Oct 2023 Supplemental Health Care (Employment Agency - RN, New York USA) Feb 2023 Dec 2023 Hopefield Healthcare Services (Outpatient - PMHNP, Tennessee USA) May 2010 Sept 2021 William Osler Health Systems, (RN - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Dept. /Adult Mental Health Dept.)Jul 2008 Oct 2023 Toronto Public Health (Public Health Nurse - Vulnerable Adults and Seniors Team)Jun 2007 May 2008 Southlake Regional Health Center (RN - Cardiology Dept.) Education2003-2007 York university BScN Nursing (Completed) 2017-2019 York university MScN Nursing (Completed) 2020-2022 D'Youville College Psych Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Completed) Additional Training and Development Healthcare professional First Aid and CPR Narrative & Solution-Focused Approaches Mental Health Program Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training Crisis Prevention Institute Geriatrics, Inter-professional Practice and Inter-organizational Collaboration Health, Train the Trainer Harm Reduction, HIV/AIDS Workshop Customer Services and De-escalation Gender Based Violence Prevention Forum PEACE Conference: Understanding the Legal and Ethical Issues when working with older adults, Toronto ON. Geriatric Interprofessional Practice, and Inter-organizational Collaboration Knowledge to Practice, Richmond Hill ON Motivational Interviewing Choices and Change: Clinician Influence and Patient Action Home Support Exercise Program (HSEP) facilitator Training Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging, London, ON Diversity, Access & Equity Workshop, Toronto, ON Narrative Solution Focused Approach NSFA, Toronto ON An appreciative InquiryProfessional Membership and Licenses College of Nurses of Ontario (Current) Member, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (Current) Member, Ontario Nurses Association (Current) New York State Board RN (Current) New York State Board PMHNP (current) Tennessee State Board RN (Current) Tennessee State Board APRN-PMHNP (current) ANCC PMHNP Certification (current) National Provider Identifier (obtained) DEA Registration Number for Tennessee and New York (obtained) Medicaid and Medicaid Credentialed |
