Major Product/SVS:
Individualized recovery treatment and community prevention services concerning alcohol and substance abuse
Hobbies/Sports:
Music; Playing the recorder and piano; Boating; Animals; Caring for her cat, two dogs, and seven birds
Education Degrees:
Master's Degree in Nursing, Loyola University New Orleans (2010); Registered Nurse
Affiliations Awards:
American Psychiatric Nurses Association; National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors; South Carolina Nurses Association; American Nurses Association; International Association of Nurses
Charity:
Steering Committee, PAPIN
Number Of Years In Profession:
41
Number Of Years In Current Position:
8
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to genuinely caring about her patients and what she does. She also credits her dedication.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she has been a nurse since 1970. She worked with families and provided counseling as a nurse. As she got older, she wanted to work more directly with counseling.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Handling crisis management; Counseling on an individual and group basis; Treating a wide variety of issues, including teenage depression and drug abuse; Working with clients suffering from addiction and mental health problems; Offering medical support and consultations for the agency; Conducting presentations for all employees
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Wright hopes to achieve a postgraduate certificate and establish her own practice.