Gwen Wright
Calgary,AB
Summary
Registered Nurse (Retired) with over 25 years experience in health care field. Competent and caring professional offering several years of coordinating and carrying out client care in busy health care environments. Passionate counselor committed to helping clients work toward healing and self-sufficiency while emphasizing personal strengths. Honest and disciplined professional with several years of comprehensive experience in residential and outpatient care. Impeccable communicator possessing ethical decision-making abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Recovery Support Counsellor
Aventa Treatment Centre for Women
Calgary, Alberta
01.2018 - 06.2024
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
- Developed treatment plans to address client needs.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients.
- Monitored clients' daily activities and responded appropriately when needed.
Support Worker
Agape Hospice
Calgary, Alberta
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional and practical support to vulnerable adults.
- Organized leisure activities for clients in the community.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance clients' well-being.
Client Support Worker
YWCA Croydon
Calgary, Alberta
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with other professionals to ensure that all client needs were met.
- Acted as a liaison between clients and other community services, such as housing programs or healthcare providers.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions, including assessments, treatment plans, progress notes.
- Educated clients on available resources in the community that can help them achieve their goals.
Manager
Hillcrest Nursing Home
Calgary, Alberta
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Conducted quality assurance activities to evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by staff members.
- Facilitated communication between residents and families and staff by organizing events such as family dinners or holiday celebrations.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from families regarding their loved ones' status or care plan.
- Oversaw daily operational activities such as admissions and discharges, dietary services, housekeeping, maintenance, social services.
Care Coordinator
Eau Claire Retirement Residence
Calgary, Alberta
2009 - 2012
- Scheduled appointments for clients with appropriate medical specialists.
- Supported clients during hospital admissions and discharges.
- Conducted initial assessments and evaluations of patient's needs.
- Monitored and evaluated patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed.
Education
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Douglas College
New Westminster, BCPsychiatric Nursing
BCIT
Vancouver, BCSkills
- Needs Assessment
- Care Planning
- Office Administration
- Client Counseling
- Client Records Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Support
- Clinical documentation mastery
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Timeline
Recovery Support Counsellor
Aventa Treatment Centre for Women
01.2018 - 06.2024
Support Worker
Agape Hospice
01.2018 - 06.2019
Client Support Worker
YWCA Croydon
01.2017 - 12.2017
Manager
Hillcrest Nursing Home
01.2013 - 12.2013
Care Coordinator
Eau Claire Retirement Residence
2009 - 2012
Nursing Diploma - Nursing
Douglas College
Psychiatric Nursing
BCIT
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