Lori Laevens

Registered Nurse and Disability Case Manager with 30+ years of clinical and case management experience, including 5+ years managing complex disability caseloads for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Proven track record coordinating return-to-work plans, navigating interdisciplinary teams, and advocating for ill and injured members across federal, community, and acute care systems. Deep background in occupational health, community nursing, oncology, and long-term care.

Strong fit for remote, virtual, and contract nursing case management roles.

Disability Case Manager - Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Newmarket, ON

(2020-12)

• Manage disability caseloads for ill and injured members, supporting safe return-to-work and transitions out of the RCMP
• Conduct in-depth file reviews and maintain transparent, trust-based communication with members regarding expectations, accommodations, and gradual return-to-duty plans
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, psychologists, return-to-work coordinators, and community partners to build individualized care plans
• Apply disability case management principles and occupational health & safety guidelines to promote safe, accommodating work environments that reduce time away from work

Disability Case Manager - Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Newmarket, ON

(2013-10 - 2014-03)

Liaison Nurse / Specialty Services Coordinator - Base Borden Health Services (Department of National Defence) - Borden, ON

(2014-03 - 2020-12)

• Served as link nurse for surgical, ill, and hospitalized CAF members, coordinating care across hospitals, physicians, LHIN, and interdisciplinary teams
• Facilitated specialty homecare and community resources to support member recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return-to-duty transitions
• Assessed members requiring modified duties, restrictions, or alternative tasking due to physical or mental health limitations
• Conveyed medical information between military units, medical officers, and healthcare providers while safeguarding member confidentiality
• Applied working knowledge of CBI 211 service benefits, CAF occupational health policies, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act; participated in DND-mandated health & safety committee work

Liaison Nurse / Specialty Services Coordinator - Base Borden Health Services (Department of National Defence) - Borden, ON

(2011-07 - 2013-10)

Charge Nurse – Long-Term Care - Collingwood Nursing Home - Collingwood, ON

(2010-11 - 2011-07)

• Led medication administration, wound care, diabetic teaching, and insulin management for residents
• Supervised PSWs; communicated regularly with physicians and families; completed RAI documentation

Charge Nurse – Long-Term Care - Creedan Valley Nursing Home (Leisure World) - Creemore, ON

(2009-10 - 2010-10)

• Charge nurse of 96-bed facility responsible for medication administration, venipuncture, catheterization, wound care, and administrative duties
• Supervised healthcare team; completed RAI evaluations; partnered with LHIN and community agencies

Charge Nurse – Long-Term Care - Creedan Valley Nursing Home (Leisure World) - Creemore, ON

(2004-02 - 2005-02)

Registered Nurse – Community Nursing - Bayshore Home Health / Saint Elizabeth Health Care - Barrie, ON

(2005-02 - 2009-10)

• Provided in-home nursing to surgical, medical, palliative, pediatric, obstetric, oncology, neonatal, and post-op clients
• Performed autonomous client assessments, central line/IV therapy, VAC therapy, and in-home peritoneal dialysis setup

Registered Nurse – Oncology / Palliative Unit - Southlake Regional Health Centre - Newmarket, ON

(2000-02 - 2005-11)

• Delivered chemotherapy, accessed/deaccessed Port-a-Caths and PICC lines, and provided IV therapy
• Counselled patients and families on death, dying, and treatment decisions; maintained precise written and electronic charting

Registered Nurse – Med-Surg - Stevenson Memorial Hospital

(1992-01 - 2000-12)

Registered Nurse – Casual Palliative - Victorian Order of Nurses

(1992-01 - 2000-12)

Clinic RN, Research Nurse in Cardiology Study - Family Physicians, Richmond Hill

(1992-01 - 2000-12)

Team Leader, Welding Dept. - Honda of Canada Mfg.

(1996-01 - 2000-12)

Led 20 associates

3-year diploma with honours - Registered Nursing - Seneca College (1989-09 - 1992-06)

2 years completed - Family Studies / Gerontology - University of Guelph (1987-09 - 1989-06)

Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor's Degree (2020-12)