Utilizing creativity and a unique skill set to meet or exceed the expectations of the individuals and communities I serve. Dedicated Educator experienced in creating and fostering learning environments for students to raise confidence and expand knowledge base. Dedicated to monitoring students' progress and ensuring each meets goals within pre-determined timespan. Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning styles. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students from diverse backgrounds. Experienced developing engaging lesson plans and assessments to measure student progress. Highly tolerant and dedicated to supporting safe classroom environment. Energetic and motivated with extensive knowledge in various subjects.
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AMBER W.
EDUCATOR
Sophia,WV
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
ResCare
Case Manager
07.2023 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Managed 3 group homes. 2 adult homes 1 teenage home. 12 adult clients 4 teenage clients
- Advocated for client rights when interacting with external agencies or institutions, ensuring fair treatment at all times.
- Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
FMRS
CASE MANAGER
03.2023 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Coordinate and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable and client based
- Keep up communication with other members of the clients care team while managing allotted funds, resolving unmet needs and maintain client privacy and integrity according to HIPPA and FERRPA standards.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
- Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
- Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
- Caseload consisted of 15 adult clients
RALEIGH CO. SCHOOLS
EDUCATOR/TEACHER
04.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Responsible for facilitating the learning experience according to a comprehensive lesson plan provided by the State of West Virginia
- This is presented to the students by use of visual and audio aids along with technology
- Education is promoted by positive interactive learning based on students' individual instructional needs
- Also assisted fellow colleagues along with high school guidance counselors with attendance, grade and credit verification sheets while maintaining FERRPA and HIPPA regulations
- Classroom sizes consisted of 10 to 30 students depending on the need or class taught
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
INDIGO HEALTH
SCHOOL NURSE-LPN
04.2011 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Responsible for the overall health and well-being of students of students in the school while providing specialized care for students with diseases/disorders such as diabetes, seizures, anxiety etc
- Reported to the RN in charge while following a detailed Plan of Care specialized to each student who received services
- Maintain shot records and assisted RN with any paperwork necessary.
- Oversaw health services for school of 100 plus students and faculty.
Critical Nurse Staffing
LPN
01.2009 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Performed duties as a Home Health Nurse working with Uranium Patients under the supervision of a remote RN
- Responsible for documentation review every 6 months along with yearly renewal paperwork for patient services
- Collaborated with Hospice, VA and other health insurance companies along with physicians and clinicians to provide the best holistic care to the patient and their families.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Beaver Family Clinic
LPN
01.2008 - 08.2009
Job overview
- Provided patient care according to patient's personal health care needs while obtaining vital signs while motivational interviewing the patient for any chronic or new conditions
- Administering medication, EKG's, blood draws etc
- According to doctors' orders
- Maintaining HIPPA and overall cleanliness of exam rooms.
- Managed approximately 30 plus incoming calls, emails and faxes per day for patients
Education
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITYPhoenix, AZ
Masters Degree from Secondary Education
10.2020
University Overview
CONCORD UNIVERSITYAthens, WV
Regents Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
01.2013
University Overview
Academy of Careers And TechnologyBeckley, WV
Associate of Science from LPN
12.2007
University Overview
Skills
- Case Management
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Documentation Review
- Parent Interaction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Child Development
- Project-based learning
- Problem-Solving
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Audio-Visual Aids
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Certification
- LPN License # 29209 (Inactive)
- Family and Consumer Science
- Substitute Teaching
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPI Certification
Groups
Groups
- Route 3 Parent, Community and Volunteer Group, Charity Organization President, 10/2021, present, Fundraising and Maintaining monies for events such as dances, festivals etc. for the students at Liberty High School Glen Daniel, WV
- Pretty In Pink, CEO, Non-Profit, 03/2019, present, Provide Formal wear for individuals who may not have the means to be able to attend Prom, Homecoming, Snowball etc.
- WV Pageant and Festivals Association, 2023 Ms. Appalachian Festival Queen
References
References
- Captain Robert Schmid, Academy of Careers and Technology, 390 Stanaford Road, Beckley, WV, 25801, 954-445-0269
- Robert Grim, AT&T, 57 MacCorkle Avenue, South Charleston, WV, 25303, 304-920-8275
- Fenander Hancock, 301 South Heber Street, Beckley, WV, 25801, 304-222-4895
Timeline
Case Manager
ResCare
07.2023 - 12.2024
CASE MANAGER
FMRS
03.2023 - 07.2024
EDUCATOR/TEACHER
RALEIGH CO. SCHOOLS
04.2016 - Current
SCHOOL NURSE-LPN
INDIGO HEALTH
04.2011 - 11.2021
LPN
Critical Nurse Staffing
01.2009 - 08.2019
LPN
Beaver Family Clinic
01.2008 - 08.2009
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
Masters Degree from Secondary Education
CONCORD UNIVERSITY
Regents Bachelor of Arts from Fine Arts
Academy of Careers And Technology
Associate of Science from LPN
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