Alexis Benard
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing a strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin a new challenge with a successful team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Housing Support Case Manger
Viewpoint Health
05.2023 - Current
- Interview client, family members, and/or support system(s) to assess level of functioning, current Strengths, Needs, Abilities, and Preferences and secure information relative to program requirements for receiving services and recommending appropriate level of care
- Prepare accurate, complete timely documentation (within 24 hours) of case notes and billing information to meet agency and state standards and provide effective service delivery across a broad range of services
- Conduct a minimum of 1 home visit per week/per client within their community setting or within client's current residence
- Provide linkage, transport clients, and assist/coach clients in accessing & obtaining community resources
- Meet or exceed Agency Productivity standards
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Patient Care Technician
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
School Counselor
Achieve Academy of Escambia County
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide individual and group counseling for members of the student community with needs including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, intellectual disability, autism, and other mental health categories
- Counsel students in grades K through 12th, using solution-focused and person-centered approaches, to address issues such as academic performance, social skills, self-esteem, and attendance
- Direct and co-lead weekly boys group that targets anger management, social skills, academic issues, behavioral issues, self-esteem, and conflict resolution training
- Participate in and run weekly team meetings and School-Based Problem-Solving meetings
- Discuss student classroom performance and behavior as input to target individual, group, and overall student counseling needs.
Certified Medical Assistant
Sacred Heart Health System
09.2017 - 01.2023
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding
- Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and effectively sanitized
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Case Manager
Lakeview Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Help patients make informed decisions by acting as their advocate regarding their clinical status and treatment options
- Assess and address motivational and psychosocial issues
- Help clients achieve wellness and autonomy
- Assessing clients' eligibility and determining their housing and service needs
- Assisting clients with the search for available properties and negotiating terms on behalf of clients
- Understanding and adhering to program rules and restrictions.
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Hospital
09.2018 - 01.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Medical Assistant
Baptist South
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Protected confidentiality of all patient care information and treatments to prevent breach of data
- Compiled statistical data, such as patient admissions, discharges, deaths, births and types of treatment given
- Sterilized medical instruments as needed
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and prepared for physician exams
- Charted all patient services in records with high accuracy
- Corresponded with patients through phone, fax, email and in person to schedule appointments and answer inquiries.
Crew Member
Chick-Fil-A
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Kept gear and equipment in good working order by conducting inspections and completing minor repairs
- Verified orders and bagged items for easy transport
- Completed side work tasks, including restocking condiments and cleaning refrigerators
- Mastered point-of-service (POS) computer system for automated order taking
- Monitored and counted food stock and supplies to reorder on time
- Accepted transaction payments, making change for cash payments and processing credit cards, debit cards and gift cards
- Carefully maintained proper sanitation, health and safety standards in all work areas by applying industry best practices and company requirements.
Education
Doctor In Social Work -
Capella University
Some College (No Degree): Certified Medical Assistant -
Fortis College
Master of Social Work -
The University of West Florida
05.2023
Bachelor of Science: Social Worker -
The University of West Florida
05.2022
Associate of Arts -
Pensacola State College
05.2020
High School Diploma -
Pensacola State College
01.2016
Skills
- Clinical Training
- Analyzing information
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Integrity
- Flexible
- Coordination Skills
- Problem Resolution
- Fast Learning
- Critical Thinker
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Dedicated team player
- Community Outreach
- Records Management
- Patient Support
- Individualized Counseling
- Group Therapy
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
Housing Support Case Manger
Viewpoint Health
05.2023 - Current
School Counselor
Achieve Academy of Escambia County
08.2022 - 05.2023
Case Manager
Lakeview Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Hospital
09.2018 - 01.2022
Certified Medical Assistant
Sacred Heart Health System
09.2017 - 01.2023
Medical Assistant
Baptist South
07.2016 - 06.2017
Crew Member
Chick-Fil-A
05.2015 - 05.2016
Doctor In Social Work -
Capella University
Some College (No Degree): Certified Medical Assistant -
Fortis College
Master of Social Work -
The University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science: Social Worker -
The University of West Florida
Associate of Arts -
Pensacola State College
High School Diploma -
Pensacola State College