Angel St.

Denis
Kamloops, BC (250)804-5206
Angel.st.denis@stenbergstudents.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position where my knowledge, skills and passion to help children and
youth in mental health can be utilized.
PROFILE: A compassionate, dedicated, highly motivated and committed professional, with a
proven record of success in assuming increased responsibilities and working with others.
Strongly believes in teamwork, attention to detail, while using a positive attitude. I am a
dedicated psychiatric nursing student with acute, inpatient, outpatient and community clinical
experience. Licensure expected in May, 2015.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE & AQUIRED SKILLS:
Older Adult, Spring Valley Care Center, Kelowna, BC (180 Hours)
Resident care consisted of: Doing head to toe assessments, recreational activities, maintaining
hygiene, operating lifts, medication administration, chart documentation, family support,
participated in Occupational Therapy groups, performed mini mental assessments, did patient
vitals.
Acute Psychiatric, Acute inpatient unit, 1South, Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC (180
Hours)
Provided holistic care to clients diagnosed with anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia,
dementia, and suicidal ideation, administered IMs and sub cue injections, administered daily
medications and prns, developed detailed charting skills, collaborated and communicated
relevant information on patients to psychiatrist and other members of the health care team,
assisted in an art occupational therapy group.
Medical/Surgical, 7 North Medical inpatient unit, Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC (180
Hours)
Provided nursing care for medical patients, administered patient medications, engaged in
patient teaching on health issues such as nutrition and diabetes, collaborated with health care
team and gave nursing report on patients, did patient vitals, head to toe assessments, charting,
worked with patients in isolation, adhered to proper wound care procedures on patients.
Acute Pediatric Psychiatric Unit, 5 South inpatient peds unit, Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops,
BC (180 Hours)

Provided support and holistic care for children and youth diagnosed with major depressive
disorder, bipolar, schizophrenia, eating disorders, suicidal ideation and suicide attempt. Was
responsible for programming, activities, and patient teaching on areas such as developing
coping skills and techniques, mindfulness, soothing mechanisms, relaxation therapy, anxiety
and depression. Administered medications and assessed for prns, did patient charting, nurses
report, collaborated with nurses and psychiatrist with pertinent patient information. Gave
support, teaching and relevant information to family members. Participated in care
conferences. Communicated with psychiatrist regarding patients.
Parkview Crisis Intervention Child & Youth Community Mental Health, Royal Inland Hospital,
Kamloops, BC (currently in progresswill be 360hrs).
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT, DUTIES, AND SKILLS AQUIRED:
Administrative Assistant for Remax Shuswap, Salmon Arm, BC
Oct.2012-April 2013
-provide professional customer service to clients, collaborate with
realtors, input housing contracts, organizational skills, complete documentation, filing,
computer inputting and communication skills acquired.
Day home LNR Caregiver in Salmon Arm, BC
Aug.2006- Sept.2010
-Providing daily care, meals, activities, and outings for children age
3-5years old.
Licensed Daycare Owner and Caregiver for Bunnies and Bears Christian Licensed Daycare,
Canoe, BC
July 2004-July 2006
-Running a full time business, daycare and before & after school
care, educating and teaching children age 12months to 8years old. Using care, activities and
games in a safe atmosphere, as well as, connecting and working with children with special
needs and behavioral issues.
Clerk III Alberta Cancer Board at Tom Baker Cancer Center, Calgary, AB
March 2002-July 2002
- Interviewing cancer patients, creating charts, computer data
entry, tours, and making patient appointments. Communication, efficiency and people skills
acquired.
Nursing/ Doctors Assistant Outpatient Surgery Clinic & Medicine Clinic at Foothills Hospital,
Calgary, AB
Nov.2001-March 2002
- Taking Patient vitals, collecting patient information, charting, xrays, organizational skills, assisting surgeons in patient rooms, and communications between
the surgeons and lab technicians.

Retail Buyer & Sales (for 11 stores) for Swimco for Swimwear, Head Office, Calgary, AB
March 1995-July 2000
- Purchasing, merchandising management, ability to achieve sales,
gross margin and stock turnover goals. Negotiate with vendors, attend national and
international trade shows, assisted in advertising and fashion shows, sourced new brands and
trends, assisted in opening of new stores, collaborated with store managers and team on
merchandise, work under pressure in a fast pace profession.
EDUCATION:
May 2013-May 2015 Regional Psychiatric Nursing Diploma, Stenberg College, Surrey, BC
Some of the courses include therapeutic relationships, counselling, ethics, pathophysiology,
anatomy & physiology, First Nations health, womens studies, specialty, substance use/misuse,
psychology, medsurg theory, acute psychiatric theory, older adult theory, psychosocial
rehabilitation theory, and nursing research.
2014
FASD Course, Interior Community Services, Kamloops, BC
2013
Mental Health First Aid Course, CMHA, Kamloops, BC
2013
BC Violence Protection Course for Health Care Workers, Kamloops, BC
April 2013
St. Johns Ambulance First Aid & Health Care Professionals First Aid,
Kelowna, BC
2010
Power to Parent, Gordon Neufeld (24 Session Course), Salmon Arm, BC
2009
International and National Adoption Cert. Courses on Attachment &
Behavioral Issues, Vancouver, BC
2004
Family Child Care Training Program, SCCRR, Salmon Arm, BC
2004
Child Safe First Aid Course, Salmon Arm, BC
2001
First Aid and CPR Course, Bow Valley College, Calgary, AB
Aug.2001-Dec.2001 Medical Office Assistant Certificate Program, Bow Valley College,
Calgary, AB
Aug.2000-Dec.2000 Office Assistant Program, S.A.I.T., Calgary, AB
Sept.1993-June 1994 Fashion Merchandising Management Certificate Program, Capilano
University, North Vancouver, BC
Sept.1989-June 1991 GED High School Diploma, Henry Wisewood, Calgary, AB
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:
Nov. 2011- Current Development Team at Kings Christian School, Salmon Arm, BC
2010 year
Provided Childcare for Womens Ministries, Salmon Arm, BC
2009 & 2010
AWANA Sparks Childrens Leader at Efree Church, Salmon Arm, BC
2006-2010
Fundraised, advocated & raised awareness for children affected by war
in Northern Uganda on behalf of Invisible Children Organization, California, USA.

Sept. 2006
2005-2009
BC
2005-2009

Volunteer at Orphanages, Hospitals, and a Childrens Rescue Village in

Northern, Northeastern & Southern Uganda, Africa.
Day camp Leader for school aged children at Efree Church, Salmon Arm,
Volunteer at Nursery at Efree Church, Salmon Arm, BC

INTERESTS:
Mercy Ministry, learning about new cultures, researching, working with children and youth,
advocating for children and youth here in my region and also in war-torn countries, spending
time with my family, helping others, traveling, hiking, and reading.
References available upon request.