Denise Phoenix

8946 McLarey Ave, Black Creek, B.C. denisefowlie@hotmail.com(250) 650-7795

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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.