Allison Abney
Kokomo,IN
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
CASA
05.2023 - Current
- Advocated for the child's best interest in court by taking the child's wishes and needs into consideration
- Ensured that DCS put in referrals for unmet needs so the children would have what they need to be successful in their growth and development
- Maintained regular contact with the children, placements, parents, DCS caseworkers, and CASA supervisor to ensure that any changes were documented and to ensure that the children were doing well in their current care and safe during visits with the parents
- Composed all court reports with detailed information regarding how the children were doing, how the parents were progressing with services, what services for the children or parents were left unmet, and what concerns this CASA had regarding the case and child thus far
Combat Medic/Healthcare Specialist
National Guard of the United States
02.2018 - 02.2024
- Drew over 3,000 blood vials for the Covid-19 research studies
- January 2021- April 2021 I was in charge of overseeing over 1,000 soldiers as the medical liaison for National Guard operations in Long Term Care Facilities in Indiana
- Administered vaccinations to over 80,000 individuals with a small medical team
- Mentored junior medics through training programs, evaluations, and coaching sessions
- Educated fellow soldiers on basic first aid techniques and preventative health measures
- Conducted training exercises simulating combat scenarios to maintain readiness for deployment
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes
- Planned medical activities and delegated assignments to junior personnel
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Quest Diagnostics
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Collected specimens including drug screens, blood samples, etc
- Entered billing information and collected payments when required, including the safeguarding of assets and credit card information
- Performed departmental-related clerical duties when assigned such as data entry, inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones when needed
- Ensured verification of patient demographic info occurred to verify tubes were labeled correctly
- Maintained all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs
- Completed training courses and kept up-to-date with the latest phlebotomy techniques
Education
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Indiana University
Kokomo, IN05.2024
Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Report Writing
- Cultural Competence
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Case research
- Case confidentiality
- Case records review
Certification
EMT-B certification
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Awards
- Dean's List (x6)
- Army Achievement Medal (x3)
- Indiana National Guard Commendation Medal
- Outstanding Student in Psychology Award
Military Service
Indiana Army National Guard Combat Medic from 02/26/18 to 02/26/24.
Ranked first in basic training graduation class of over 1,000 soldiers.
Received EMT-B certification and 19 college credits in the medical field.
Trained in venipuncture, phlebotomy, triage, patient care, care under fire, blood labs, and how to prolong life through emergency care.
Timeline
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
CASA
05.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant
Quest Diagnostics
10.2019 - 08.2021
Combat Medic/Healthcare Specialist
National Guard of the United States
02.2018 - 02.2024
EMT-B certification
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Bachelors of Science - Psychology
Indiana University
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