Antwanette Adkins
East Texas Area
Summary
Currently, seeking employment in the healthcare setting. Highly motivated professional with 18+ years’ experience working effectively in healthcare organizations and pubic health arenas. Ready to start immediately and available for training of the position. Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously with the ability to determine priorities and meet deadlines. Leadership skills to resolve conflict issues in a timely manner with excellent organizational skills. Trustworthy, reliable and a team player providing exceptional support. Able to attend and participate in daily reports and staff meetings to assign priorities for staff and partners. Able to maintain compliance with policies, procedures, regulations for company standards. Research best practices to enhance current operations. Able to assist with marketing, recruitment, screening, interviews, hire, and train employees for positions. Developed skills to perceive and respond appropriately to concerns of others. Able to demonstrate proficiency in using forms of digital technology as it pertain to growth and operations within the company.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Caseworker
Department Of Family And Protective Services
08.2016 - Current
- Maintained high level of client confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
- Advocated for client rights and represented client interests at administrative hearings.
- Support families and coordinated with court system and other community agencies for treatment.
- Created treatment or service plan meeting each client's individualized needs.
- Assisted clients in preparing applications for social security benefits, housing and assistance programs.
- Provided crisis intervention and case management services to children and families.
- Perform discharge planning and assisted clients in community resources to connect with appropriate services.
- Document client progress in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Assisted clients in developing and setting realistic goals to promote positive change.
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Monitored clients' progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly, while conducting home visits to support.
- Implement community-based programs to promote mental health awareness.
Manager
Nationsmed
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Short-term Contractor as project manager to update company needs due to changes.
- Organize on-boarding process and coordinate with departments.
- Screen, hire and train health care providers for home health.
- Oversee employee duties and maintain patient relations.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers inside patients home.
- Resolved staff conflicts with patients.
- Monitored employee performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Nursing Assistant
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Perform oncology nursing care duties for inpatient and float pool setting.
- Ensure effective services to acute, ICU, pediatric and geriatric departments.
- Assist patients with daily ADLs and overall wellbeing while in care.
- Team with staff to establish priorities in emergency settings, monitor progress and discharge patients.
- Participate in committees to improve education, patient safety training, and performance.
Rehabilitation Technician
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted team of Physical and Occupational Therapist in private hospital setting.
- Schedule patient appointments, transfer patients to treatment and provide quality care.
- Educating patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Complete supply lists for patients discharge, assist therapist with treatments, participate in family and staff education meetings for patients safe return home.
Rehabilitation Technician
Synergy Health
03.2011 - 04.2012
- Travel and maintain (3) assisted living facilities providing hospice, memory care and palliative care.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills, maintain department equipment and report defective equipment.
- Prepared for sessions by setting up patient treatment areas and equipment.
Rehabilitation Technician
Kindred Healthcare
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Lead Rehab Tech for (3) facilities providing patient care for therapeutic improvement.
- Engage in health promotion strategy, data entry, coordinate schedule of all per diem and casual staff.
- Monitor patients for physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior to medical staff.
Human Resources Coordinator
Best Buy
10.2009 - 02.2010
- Hired as short-term seasonal staff to source, screen, interview, hire, schedule orientation and training.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to date and accurate.
- Completed background and reference checks to facilitate hiring and onboarding of employees.
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities.
Rehabilitation Technician
North Cypress Medical Center
09.2008 - 11.2009
- Rehab Lead Tech for inpatient and outpatient therapy.
- Monitor patients without direct supervision.
- Manage special projects and general office duties.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
Rehabilitation Technician
Brenham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2007 - 09.2008
- Learned and trained with PT, OT and ST for rehab education.
- Engage in nursing aid roles, attend in-service for rehab and home health.
- Transfer patients to and from treatments, oversee therapeutic sessions for educational training.
Candy Striper
Laird Hospital
05.2004 - 07.2005
- Volunteer during summer to learn about healthcare roles.
- Assisted with food items, beverages, and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
- Reported patient requests, concerns to staff.
- Adhered to policies and procedures to promote hospital mission and vision.
Education
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TX12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Preformance
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX12.2013
Nursing Program - Certified Nursing Assistance
Houston Community College
Houston, TX07.2013
Skills
- Case Management
- Mentorship
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Intervention
- Social Services
- Project Management Professional
- Proficient communication skills
- Analytical and Meticulous
- Strong Leadership
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Office Programs
- Case Planning and Networking
Training
Mental Health; Domestic violence; Drug and Alcohol; Human Resources; Project Management; Rehabilitation Therapy Tech; Nursing Assistant Program
References
Susan Sandlin (Professional) Hanaiya Johnson (Personal)
Cell: 281-734-8095 Cell: 281-389-6003
LaMeisha Erwin (Professional) Ashanti Jimerson (Personal)
Cell: 903-749-1864 Cell: 903-331-6396
Timeline
Advanced Caseworker
Department Of Family And Protective Services
08.2016 - Current
Manager
Nationsmed
01.2016 - 05.2016
Nursing Assistant
MD Anderson Cancer Hospital
05.2013 - 07.2015
Rehabilitation Technician
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2012 - 05.2013
Rehabilitation Technician
Synergy Health
03.2011 - 04.2012
Rehabilitation Technician
Kindred Healthcare
01.2010 - 02.2011
Human Resources Coordinator
Best Buy
10.2009 - 02.2010
Rehabilitation Technician
North Cypress Medical Center
09.2008 - 11.2009
Rehabilitation Technician
Brenham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2007 - 09.2008
Candy Striper
Laird Hospital
05.2004 - 07.2005
Master of Science - Health Administration
University of Texas At Tyler
Bachelor of Science - Health And Human Preformance
Prairie View A & M University
Nursing Program - Certified Nursing Assistance
Houston Community College