Pema Lama

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Practical Nurse with 10 years of experience providing 5 years in complex medicine and 5 years in comprehensive mental health care in inpatient settings. Skilled in psychiatric assessment, crisis intervention, medication administration, care planning, and therapeutic communication. Committed to promoting patient recovery, safety, and emotional well-being through evidence-based nursing practices and collaborative care.

Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Waterloo Region Health Network midtown - Midtown

(2016-06)

Inpatient psychiatry

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and mental health assessments for patients with acute and chronic mental illnesses.
• Monitor and evaluate patient responses to psychotropic medications and treatment plans.
• Provide crisis intervention and therapeutic support during psychiatric emergencies.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, social workers, psychologists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
• Perform suicide risk assessments and implement safety precautions as required.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, coping strategies, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and discharge planning activities.

Specialised Mental Health Nurse - Waterloo Region Health Network midtown - Midtown

(2021-06 - 2021-12)

Complex Continue Care UT3 Nurse - Waterloo Region Health Network - Midtown

(2016-06 - 2021-05)

• Delivered high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations.
• Administered medications and monitored for therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Assessed patient conditions and communicated changes to healthcare providers.
• Maintained patient safety and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Provided full patient care, developed clinical skills, advanced in physical assessments and nursing documentation, and formed effective interventions for selected diagnoses.
• Developed client care plans, provided information and health promotion.
• Demonstrated competency in administering gastric tube feeding, tracheostomy care and medication.
• Performed bladder scan and in and out catheterization.
• Administered intramuscular, IV Meds and subcutaneous injections.
• Assessed patient integumentary system and provided wound care.
• Collaborated with various health care professionals to provide excellent patient care.

Toronto - George Brown College (2015)