8946 McLarey Ave, Black Creek, B.C. denisefowlie@hotmail.com(250) 650-7795
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Professional Summary Passionate and hard-working Registered Psychiatric Nurse seeking an opportunity to apply my education and experience in a psychiatric nursing setting within Island Health. Competencies include interpersonal relationships, communicating effectively both verbally and in writing, organizing assigned workload and time management. Licenses & Degrees REGISTERED PSYCHIATRIC NURSE | OCTOBER 2014 | STENBERG COLLEGE Program highlights a psychosocial rehabilitation (PSR) approach to person-centered care. Relevant coursework includes: Older Adult Care, Acute Psychiatry, Anatomy & Physiology, Counselling & Therapeutic Relationships, Psychology & Counselling, Substance Use, Nursing Research BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ELEMENTARY| 2002 | UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY, AB. Program focused on cooperative learning, student-centered approach & project learning. Relevant coursework includes: Multiple Intelligences, Inclusive Settings, Educational Psychology & Ethics. BACHELOR OF ARTS GENERAL HUMANITIES | 1999 | UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE, AB. Program focused on English, History & French. Relevant coursework includes: Cognitive Psychology, Sociology of Social Control, Canadian History & Literature, Logic, Philosophy, Canadian Politics, Storytelling & Information Management FIRST AID & CPR/HPC | DECEMBER 2012 | ST. JOHNS AMBULANCE Skills & Abilities EMPATHY Honors the experience of getting to know every resident, client or patient & their families. Also, a great listener who seeks first to understand the unique life experiences of other people. TIME MANAGEMENT Effective management of workload & able to set priorities for client care. Stress reduction = balancing Achievements, Connections & Enjoyment (ACE)! CREATIVITY Willing to think outside the box to arrive at creative solutions. Lifelong learner who has taken continuing education courses: Attachment through an Addiction lens (Kim Barthel) & Hearing Voices that are Distressing (Columbian Centre) Experience AUTISM WORKER | PRIVATE CLIENT | 2011-2013 One-on-one in home social, emotional, physical & spiritual support for child and family Collaborative approach with Speech Therapist, Autism workers, and parents ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISSTANT | BLACK CREEK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION| 2011-JULY 2013 General office duties, public relations, program registrations, document creation Ability to work with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point, and databases VIHA LICENSED CHILDCARE PROVIDER | SELF-EMPLOYED| 2007-2011 Organized activities, crafts & meals for up to 7 children between the ages of 1-5 years Encouraged children to be creative, respectful, flexible & great problem solvers STUDENT RPN |YUCALTA LODGE| 360 HOURS Resident care consisted of: assessments, medication administration (including narcotic and PRN medication), assisting residents to eat and maintain hygiene, treatments, de- escalation and crisis intervention techniques, and providing a therapeutic milieu Other duties: participated in care conferences, CAPS/RAI meetings, admissions, collaboration with other health care professionals such as OT, Social Worker, nurses, care aides, maintenance, housekeeping, and dietary aides. STUDENT RPN |SECOND CHANCE RECOVERY HOUSE| 160 HOURS Participated in & facilitated group therapy sessions, attended AA and SMART Recovery meetings. Other duties: assessment, relapse prevention, accessing community resources & after- care planning STUDENT RPN | MEDICAL UNIT, NANAIMO GENERAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL| 160 HOURS Care for patients included: measuring vital signs, pain assessment, medication administration, health instruction, participating in team meetings, understanding concurrent and chronic disorders. STUDENT RPN | IN-PATIENT UNIT, NANAIMO GENERAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL | 160 HOURS Holistic care to persons diagnosed with: depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, dementia, and suicidal ideation. Facilitated group meetings, participated in care conferences, and assisted with ECT procedures. STUDENT RPN | MALASPINA GARDENS | 160 HOURS Resident care consisted of: assessments, recreational activities, maintaining hygiene, operating lifts, medication administration, documentation, family support, and collaborative communication.