Candace Thompson
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
Healthcare provider with 8 years experience treating clients with special needs, patient navigation, and case management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Disability Specialist/Patient Navigator
Freedom Care
12.2022 - Current
- Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors, and incidents.
- Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork.
- Coordinated with management to develop a specialized system of care for patients needs.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of patient conditions and informed medical team to emerging patient needs.
- Organized patient schedules and assisted in planning transportation and payments.
- Performed medication administration with high accuracy to support high risk and chronic disease management.
Disability Specialist
Concepts Of Independence
07.2016 - 12.2022
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges.
- Developed individual treatment plans and provided counseling to patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ06.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Suite
- Client Advocacy
- Case Management
- Patient Assessment
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Resource Identification
- Patient Needs Assessment and Referral
- Care Coordination
- Chronic Disease Management
Timeline
Disability Specialist/Patient Navigator
Freedom Care
12.2022 - Current
Disability Specialist
Concepts Of Independence
07.2016 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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