Cindy Galbraith,, RN, CCLCP

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1 PROFILE: Canadian Certified Life Care Planner (CCLCP) Extensive experience with catastrophic injuries Insight into client s needs with the ability to identify problem areas and formulate practical solutions Strong professional communication skills PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: LIFE CARE PLANNING / FUTURE CARE ASSESSMENTS Preparation of organized plans to identify current and future care needs for individuals with catastrophic injuries or chronic health impairments Review of medical documentation, consultation with healthcare providers, and research to identify associated costs of future care Completion of 120 hours post-graduate specialized training focused on catastrophic injuries through the Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners (CILCP) Achieved certification through examination with the Commission on Health Care Certification REHABILITATION Hospital discharge planning and coordination of safety assessments and accessibility needs Substantial training and experience with Attendant Care Assessments Complete medical / rehabilitative in-home assessments to assess and implement required services and equipment CASE MANAGEMENT Provide client education and support Work collaboratively with team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate rehabilitation services Organize and chair multidisciplinary team conferences Coordinate continuity of care by acting as a liaison between various health care professionals at discharge planning meetings and within the community 611 Wonderland Road North, Suite 311, London, ON N6H 5N (tel) (fax) [email protected]

2 NURSING Direct care to children managing social / behavioural / psychiatric problems 15 years of clinical supervisor experience as a Registered Nurse, providing direct care to patients (medications, treatments, nursing care plans) Preparation of Nursing Care Plans for patients with neurological impairments, Alzheimers, dementia, cognitive and psychiatric disabilities, depression, amputations, chronic pain, cardiac problems Presented health care in-service training for staff EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Cindy Galbraith & Associates Inc present Pursuit Health Management Medical Rehabilitation Consultant Meridian Health Group Rehabilitation Services Coordinator Chelsey Park Retirement Community Charge Nurse Victoria Hospital (War Memorial Children s Hospital) Registered Nurse Robert Hunt Corporation Executive Secretary Children's Psychiatric Research Institute Ward Aide (summers) EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS: Canadian Certified Life Care Planner CCLCP 2005 Commission on Health Care Certification Fanshawe College - Diploma Nursing Registered Nurse's Certificate of Competence -2-

3 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS: Brain Injury Association of London & Region (conference committee) College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Canadian Certified Life Care Planner (CCLCP) Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) International Council of Nurses (ICN) Ontario Brain Injury Association (OBIA) Brain Injury Association of London & Region (BIALR) Ontario Association of Nurses in Independent Practice (OANIP) International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP) International Academy of Life Care Planners (IALCP) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Date Tech Talk: Technological Supports for Brain Injury Association of London & Region Brain Injury Challenges Chronic Pain & Traumatic Brain Injury: Brain Injury Association of London & Region BIA Workshop Moving Forward Brain Injury Association of London & Region Trends in Treatment The Newly Released Transition Rules Lerners LLP & Rehab First Inc. for the SABS Back to the Future Sarnia Lambton Brain Injury Association The New Automobile Legislation H.A.B.I.T. and Lerners Congratulations You re an Expert Brain Injury Association of London & Region New Rules for Expert Reports Lerners Moving Forward, Trends in Treatment Brain Injury Association of London & Region Negotiating the Maze Sarnia Lambton Brain Injury Association Unlocking the Myths Workshop Brain Injury Association of London & Region Open Minds Brain Injury Association of London & Region Attendant Care Benefits Insurance Institute Southwestern Ontario Body Mind Spirit Sarnia Lambton Brain Injury Association The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Dr. Cheryl Hartridge Insurance HCAI System Brain Injury Association of London & Region Two Problems Only Please Brain Injury Association of London & Region Introduction to RSD Continuing Ed. - CEU s for Case Managers Assessing & Treating the Depressed Patient Florida Board of Nursing - CEU -3-

4 Date Mild to Wild Effects of Brain Injury Brain Injury Association of London & Region Methodology of Attendant Care Brent McDevitt, Occupational Therapist Assessments Real World Strategies for Caregivers, Professionals & ABI Survivors Sarnia Lambton Brain Injury Association; Annual International Conference Accident Benefits Changes London Claims Association The Role of Case Manager in Discharge LHSC University Campus The Role of Case Manager in Discharge LHSC Victoria Campus Women s Health; Scientific & Clinical Information for RN s Biomed Dr. Donna Israel Mediation Overview London Claims Association Provincial Seminar - Ross Nicholson, Lawyer Life Care Plan Overview Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners Making a Team Work Panel Participant Brain Injury Association of London & Region Role of Case Manager Rogers Cable Television The Life Care Plan: Examining the Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners Process Attendant Care Overview Brent McDevitt, Occupational Therapist / Attendant Care DAC Assessor I Ain t Misbehaving / Behavioural Bias Sarnia Lambton Brain Injury Association and Brain Injury The Vocational Plan and Its Integration Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners into the Life Care Plan Canadian Legal Considerations for the Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners Life Care Plan Life Care Plans for the ABI Population Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners Complex Injuries in Life Care Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners The Psychological Management of MVA Dr. Tamara Biederman Patients: Chronic Pain and Mood Consequences Spinal Cord Injuries Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners Introduction to Life Care Canadian Institute of Life Care Planners The Role of Case Manager in Discharge LHSC South Street Campus Neurotrauma: Spinal Cord Injury & Acquired Brain Injury -4-

5 Date ation Best Practices for Rehabilitation Practitioners & Case Managers The ABI s of Brain Injury H.A.B.I.T Role of the Occupational Therapist in Litigation Vocational Rehabilitation for Non- Catastrophic & Catastrophic Injuries London Claims Association Provincial Seminar Level II Future Care Cost Analysis; Legal/ Insurance Perspective Community Rehab Additional Educational Development: Spinal Anatomy & Artificial Disc Replacement; Dr. Kevin Gurr Knee Assessment; Dr. David Sanders Shoulder Assessment; Dr. Bob Litchfield Understanding MVA Legislation; Lerners, Dr. Janzen, Spine & Joint Rockhurst College Women s Conference Listening with Understanding / Giving Recognition Government Health Care Counselling On Employee Problems Resolving Employee Conflict Public Relations Development Setting Goals & Priorities/Time Management Skills Validation Therapy Overcoming Resistance to Change Achieve Supervisor Management Training First Aide / CPR -5-