Lacey Hastings

Laceymhastings@gmail.com 1786 Starling Rd, Nanaimo BC 778-971-0488

[http://laceyhastings.weebly.com]

Objectives
Passionate and hard-working Psychiatric nursing student looking to apply my skills and
knowledge in mental health and substance abuse, and further my experience
Education
Stenberg College
Graduating in October 2014 , Regional Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing

Coursework covered: Older adult care, acute care, aboriginal history, first nations health,
nursing Research, acute psychiatry, psychosocial rehabilitation, anatomy and physiology,
counselling & therapeutic relationships, sociology, ethics of care, psychodrama, group
therapy, basic concepts of psychiatric nursing, psychology, womens Studies, substance
abuse, child and youth psychiatry
Incorporated a Theoretical and Practical approach to psychiatric nursing
Holistic and Person-centered approach maintained throughout program
Adherent to professional standards of psychiatric nursing practice and code of ethics
Dedication to quality patient care, achieving psychiatric nursing competencies, maintaining
a high GPA, and ceasing every learning opportunity.
Experience

The Centre of Hope, Non-Profit Homeless Shelter | Franklin Ave, Fort McMurray, AB.
Intake Worker/ Front Line, 2010 2012
Responded to client needs
Assisted clients with ADLs
Encouraged and promoted health and wellness
Client teaching- life skills, coping strategies, insight into illness or substance abuse, etc.
Referred clients to other agencies
Built and maintained therapeutic relationships
Non-violent interventions with aggressive behavior
Van Isle at Home Support Services | Nanaimo, BC.
Support Worker, 2013 Present
Assisting clients with development disabilities as well as mental health issues by providing
various services based on each clients individual needs
Lacey Hastings

Services include assistance and support with daily activities such as cleaning, meal
preparation, shopping, etc.
Working independently with clients, independently scheduling my clients, keeping track of
hours, expenses, and kms and reporting any changes in behavior, health concerns, safety
concerns, etc.
Effectively managing/handling difficult clients in unfamiliar and uncontrolled situations

Bills Place | Departure Bay, Nanaimo, BC.
Student RPN, Community Clinical Placement. January 2014- March 2014 (160 hours)
Establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships
Providing behavioral and emotional support for people with brain injuries and serious
mental illnesses
Applying theoretical aspects of Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Referring and utilizing community resources/agencies
Assessments, medication administration, scheduled 1:1 times, group outings, Meal Prep,
accompanying clients to appointments, assisting clients with various tasks and activities

Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, fourth Floor | Nanaimo, BC.
Student RPN, Medical Surgical Clinical Rotation. October 2013 December 2013 (160 Hours)
Applying medical surgical theory
Medication administration, Vital Statistics, Patient care, evaluating and prioritizing patient
needs, and patient teaching
Keeping up in a fast paced environment, while practicing competently and efficiently

NRGH, In Patient Unit | Nanaimo, BC.
Student RPN, Acute Psychiatry Clinical Rotation. June 2013 August 2013 (160 Hours)
Applying theoretical concepts of Acute psychiatry
Building, maintaining and terminating therapeutic relationships
Providing holistic, person centered care to a large demographic of patients
Interdisciplinary communication, continuous evaluation, Mental status examinations,
Documentation and medication administration.
Managing many different behaviors, and using appropriate interventions.

Malaspina Gardens | Nanaimo, BC.
Student RPN, Older Adult Care Clinical Rotation. February 2013 March 2013 (160 Hours)
Applying theoretical concepts of care and Assessments of the older adult
Providing a warm, empathetic, caring approach, sensitive and mindful of behavior common
of dementia and Alzheimers.
Assistance with ADLs, , assessments, range of motion exercise, medication administration,
blood glucose monitoring, vital statistics, documentation and interdisciplinary
communication
Lacey Hastings


Skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Skills in verbal, non-verbal and written communication
Building therapeutic, interpersonal and professional relationships
Sound knowledge in mental health and substance abuse concepts, theoretical and practical;
treatment modalities, assessments, disorders, pharmacology, mental health act, etc.
Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
Demonstrates professional responsibility as well as ethical and moral judgment
Adaptable and flexible
Critical thinking/problem solving skills
Works effectively as a team member
Demonstrates a good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard
Computer skills

Certificates

CPR- HCP 2013
First Aid 2014
First Responders Training; Sexual Assault and Abuse 2011
Mental Health in the Workplace 2011



References

Available upon request