July 14, 2010
Debra Lloyd, RN, BSN, PHN BIO
dlcrete@aol.com
www.turningpointsupportteam.com
Growing up in Barre, Vermont, I dreamed of a life in Southern California but knew I would have to work hard to get there. Luckily, work has never been an obstacle for me. Years of training as a competitive figure skater had taught me to fight through pain and setbacks in order to achieve my goals. Because I persevered, I made it to California, and because I believed in myself and wanted to help others, I set a new goal: to become a nurse. Ten years later, I have it all.
I am a firm believer that a healthy life means a life of balance: work hard and set goals, but always find time for your inner self. I practice what I preach. When I am not engaged with clients, I spend my time soaking up the beautiful weather that drew me here. I hike and roller blade and am always up for a day on the beach or a run down the slopes. I believe that we should control our lives and not let our lives control us.
After receiving a degree in business and toiling at an unsatisfying desk job, I decided to follow my heart and go to nursing school. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mt. St. Mary’s College. I then specialized in psychiatric and chemical dependency nursing while working at UCLA’s Neuropsychiatric Institute. For years I have utilized my nursing skills in clinics for the homeless, lock-down psychiatric units, and in-patient chemical dependency facilities. As a private nurse, I have taken care of many celebrity clients and currently appear as a transport nurse on the A&E television show “Intervention.” Through working with a wide range of clients, I have learned how vital individualized care is, especially for those dealing with psychiatric and chemical dependency illnesses.
I created Turning Point Support Team to help in the healing process, to be the bridge to a healthy, positive lifestyle. Every individual, no matter how troubled, has the right and ability to live life to their fullest potential. I believe with my education, specialized work experience and background I can help Turning Point clients reach that potential.
Debra (Crete) Lloyd is a volunteer RN in the Medical Clinic at Martha's Village & Kitchen.
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