Nurse Joins Centers for Living and Rehabilitation

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BENNINGTON, Vt. — The Centers for Living and Rehabilitation, a part of Southwestern Vermont Health Care, has welcomed certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Margaret Thompson.

Thompson is certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Thompson works with Dr. James Poole, CLR medical director, to provide medical care to both long-term care residents and short-term rehabilitation patients at the centers.

Thompson received her master's in adult nursing from the University of Florida and a bachelor's of science in nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her previous medical experience includes positions at IPC Hospitalists of New England, PC, in Springfield, Mass.; Park Avenue Medical Associates in Ludlow, Mass.; and North Florida Regional Medical Center in Gainesville, Fla. In addition, Thompson has held teaching positions at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, Fla., and Central Florida Community College in Ocala, Fla.

CLR is a skilled nursing facility that provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term residential care located at 160 Hospital Drive in Bennington, Vt.  Those interested in learning more about CLR, pre-booking options for planned surgeries, respite care or other services they provide are encouraged to call 802-447-1547 to arrange a tour.


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