Linda Paterson

• Leads individual and couple counselling sessions for diverse issues using a trauma informed approach.
• Assesses clinical suicide risk and determines appropriate level of response and intervention.
• Displays sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
• Provides emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.

• Developed and implemented an efficient and client sensitive zoom-based counselling platform that serviced 5 clients/day following guest departure from The Banyans Health and Wellness residential treatment program.
• Provided in person Relationship Therapy for clients in residence one day/week.
• Maintained courteous and collaborative working relationships with Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Nursing Staff, Dietitians, Personal Trainers and Coaches to ensure smooth client residential and post-program experience.

• Collaborated with Addiction GP, Eating Disorder specialist and Psychiatrists and other healthcare workers to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing mental health conditions..
• Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
• Provided written discharge summaries for each departing guest.

Provided direct patient care in palliative care, medical-surgical units, thoracic wards, and in Surgery Outpatients and Preadmission Services.

• Collaborated with physicians and Allied Health Professionals to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
• Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
• Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within unit.

• Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
• Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.

As above

• Managed care from admission to discharge in Orthopaedic, Medical, Children's, Intensive Care and Palliative Care Units
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.

• Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
• Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
• Demonstrated expertise in wound management techniques resulting in accelerated healing times for patients with complex wounds or pressure injuries.