Stephanie Bowser
Marmora,Ont
Summary
Invested Social Service Worker with Indigenous Perspective Designation dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interests of clients. Expertise in Client advocation within the Criminal Justice System. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 1+ year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Adaptable social service professional with 3+ years of experience in Domestic Violence domain. Excellent resource identification committed to severity of victim needs. Ability to provide crisis coverage and education to help survivors to reach rehabilitation goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Victim & Indigenous Peoples Rights Advocate
Stephanie L. Bowser SSW-IPD
Peterborough, ON
01.2022 - Current
- Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare, and social services.
- Developed safety plans to meet victims' assessment of need.
- Constructed referral list of agencies and community resources for victims' to provide aftercare services.
- Provided comprehensive assessment, goal setting, and service plans.
- Accompanied clients to court to clarify processes and procedures.
- Liaised with members of justice system on behalf of client.
- Collected statistical data and updated documentation to maintain client records.
- Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
Assistant to Director Syrian Refugee Project
New Canadian Centre
Peterborough, Ontario
05.2016 - 08.2016
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Registered Practical Nurse • Nurse Physician Liaison/RPN
Aon Inc
11.2002 - 04.2010
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point Click Care to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Cared for over 35 + Clients diagnosed with forms of Dementia each day with quality-driven support.
- Responsible for care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
Education
Diploma - Social Service Worker - Indigenous Perspective
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON06.2017
Holistic Health Practitioner - Peer Support, Life Coach,
Healing House School
Peterborough, ON2014
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Fleming College
Peterborough, ON01.2002
Skills
- Victim Advocacy
- Victim Support Services
- Criminal Rights
- Client Rights Advocacy
- Client Needs Assessment
- Program Evaluation and Improvements
- Behavioral Management Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Infection Control Protocols
- Direct and Indirect Patient Care
- Mental Health Care
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Direct Supervision
- Management Team Support
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Mood Disorders
- Mental Health Support
- Reiki
- Multitasking Abilities
- Situational Awareness
- Multicultural Awareness
- Mental Health Awareness
- Crisis Situation Awareness
- Quality Assessments
- Cognitive Behavioral Management
- Indigenous Peoples Court & Law
Timeline
Victim & Indigenous Peoples Rights Advocate
Stephanie L. Bowser SSW-IPD
01.2022 - Current
Assistant to Director Syrian Refugee Project
New Canadian Centre
05.2016 - 08.2016
Registered Practical Nurse • Nurse Physician Liaison/RPN
Aon Inc
11.2002 - 04.2010
Diploma - Social Service Worker - Indigenous Perspective
Fleming College
Holistic Health Practitioner - Peer Support, Life Coach,
Healing House School
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Fleming College
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