Gansett’s Gardner Named Care Director at Tockwotton

Lisa Gardner, RN, of Narragansett, has been named resident care director at Tockwotton on the Waterfront.  

Gardner will be responsible for the ongoing operations of the nursing program within Tockwotton’s assisted living community, a job that will include responsibility for recruitment, training and supervision of all nursing personnel.  She will report directly to the assisted living administrator.

Gardner brings more than 10 years of clinical experience to Tockwotton, including positions in rehab, assisted living and case management. She holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of Rhode Island and an RN diploma from Bridgeport (CT) Hospital’s School of Nursing.  She is a licensed registered nurse and a licensed assisted living administrator.  Gardner also holds a certificate in interdisciplinary practice in geriatrics. 

The non-profit Tockwotton on the Waterfront offers assisted living and memory care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing care in East Providence.  Tockwotton on the Waterfront has distinguished itself by providing 156 private residences, a household model of care, and qualified, compassionate attention to the families it serves. 

With an emphasis on helping seniors maintain their dignity, independence and right to self determination, Tockwotton on the Waterfront has been preserving quality of life for generations of seniors since 1856.

Release courtesy of Mary K. Talbot PR.