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Laurie C. Clark

Laurie C. Clark

Sydney,NS

Summary

Excellent critical thinking skills complemented by effective departmental management in a non-profit environment.

Strong background in nursing leadership, focused on empowering staff to maximize their scope of employment.

Expertise in team collaboration, staff development, and resource management.

Known for adaptability and achieving results in dynamic healthcare settings.

Proficient in blending staff and patient advocacy, within provincial regulatory compliance.

Work History

Nurse Manager, Home & Community Care

VON Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Metro Site
01.2014 - Current
  • Oversaw nursing operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
  • Developed and implemented patient care protocols to enhance quality of service delivery.
  • Mentored nursing staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary communication to streamline patient care processes and outcomes.
  • Worked as management within environment of two different unions- NSNU + NSGEU.
  • Analyzed patient feedback to identify areas for service improvement and implement necessary changes.
  • Led recruitment efforts, selecting qualified candidates to build a high-performing nursing team.
  • Worked with nursing teams to enlarge scope of employment.

Director of Education

Cove Guest Home
12.2009 - 01.2014
  • Developed and implemented educational programs to enhance resident engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Led training initiatives for staff, fostering professional development and improving instructional techniques.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design curriculum tailored to individual resident needs.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through assessments, making data-driven adjustments for continuous improvement.

Registered Nurse (Community Staff Nurse)

VON Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Metro Branch
01.2004 - 12.2009

Provided home visits for wound care; central venous access device (PICC lines, Hickman catheters, Portacaths) for IV antibiotics, hydrations and blood draws; end of life and palliative care, catheterizations, injections, trach care, teaching clients and caregivers to maximize their involvement in self-care.

Education

Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing

Sydney City Hospital School of Nursing
Sydney, NS

No Degree - Bachelor of Commerce (2 Years of 4 Year Degree)

Dalhousie University
Halifax

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish
05-2009

Skills

  • Leading teams
  • Blending needs of various departments
  • Quality improvement
  • Critical thinking
  • Nursing Department management

Timeline

Nurse Manager, Home & Community Care

VON Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Metro Site
01.2014 - Current

Director of Education

Cove Guest Home
12.2009 - 01.2014

Registered Nurse (Community Staff Nurse)

VON Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Metro Branch
01.2004 - 12.2009

Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing

Sydney City Hospital School of Nursing

No Degree - Bachelor of Commerce (2 Years of 4 Year Degree)

Dalhousie University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

St. Francis Xavier University
Laurie C. Clark