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Shannon Lawrence

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Empathetic Counseling Intern known for connecting with clients, maintaining comfort and promoting progress during sessions. Excellent observational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills with great insight into issues of trauma and bereavement from health care experience. Flexible, integrative and dedicated to providing compassionate patient care through continuous learning and skill development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Wellness Consultant

Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
  • Developed care plans for diverse clients based on individual health concerns and advised on specific therapeutic and exercise interventions.
  • Tailored specific exercises and health plans to clients with physical, emotional, and mental health concerns.
  • Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
  • Participated in health education research initiatives, developing and evaluating health education specific to trauma and end-of-life.

Certified Nursing Aide

Various
09.2013 - 05.2022
  • Maintained complete confidentiality with patient information to provide professional, secure medical services.
  • Evaluated average of 9 patients per shift to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals with walking, repositioning, dressing, eating, bathing, wound care, medication administration and patient advocacy.
  • Participated in care activities with patients to boost mood, improve comfort and safety, and provide psycho-social support at end of life.
  • Collaborated with peers and attended daily meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Yorkville University
Fredericton, NB
09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Combined Honors

University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB
09.2006

Skills

  • Compassionate Caregiver
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Case Management
  • Patient Relationship-Building
  • Observation Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Client-Focused Care
  • Privacy and Confidentiality

Timeline

Wellness Consultant

Self Employed
01.2019 - Current

Certified Nursing Aide

Various
09.2013 - 05.2022

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Yorkville University

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology, Combined Honors

University of Alberta

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