Kristie Lawrence
Bridgewater,NS
Summary
Dedicated healthcare worker with over 30 yrs of providing combined LTC and Home Support services to clients within the community .Passionate about improving and supporting well-being of others through advocacy with empathy and compassion .
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Support Worker
Lunenburg County Home Support
10.2021 - Current
- Improved independence and quality of life for clients through assistance with daily living tasks.
Private Care Giver
Self Employed
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Registered Nurse
Shannex Ryan Hall
04.2010 - 02.2020
- Responsibility nurse/charge nurse/nursing supervisor of a 65 bed LTC facility
- Duties as per job description of a RN employed inn LTC,working within scope of practice per CRNNS
- Assisted in the opening of the new facility in 2010 by completing client nursing and financial assessments prior to admission
- Participated in multi disciplinary team meetings ie risk management,client care conferences
- Staff assignments,training new hires,performance appraisals
Registered Nurse
Mahone Nursing Home
11.2001 - 04.2010
- RN nursing supervisor/staff nurse for 50+ bed LTC facility
- Duties as per job description of a RN employed in LTC,working within scope of practice as per NSCN
- Volunteer Palliative Care Coordinator in facility
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Yarmouth Regional Hospital School of Nursing
Yarmouth,Nova Scotia07.1984
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Meal Preparation
- Behavioral Management
- Client documentation
- Reliability and punctuality
- Respect for privacy
- Professional boundaries
- Physical therapy support
- ADL support
- Infection Control
- Written Communication
- CPR Certification
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Professionalism
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Home Support Worker
Lunenburg County Home Support
10.2021 - Current
Private Care Giver
Self Employed
10.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse
Shannex Ryan Hall
04.2010 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse
Mahone Nursing Home
11.2001 - 04.2010
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Yarmouth Regional Hospital School of Nursing
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