Connie Blancher
Ocala, FL,FL
Summary
Licensed Family Therapist with 5 years of experience helping families function more effectively. Perceptive and empathetic counselor with proven history of equipping clients to gain victory over mental disorders. Armed with broad and current repertoire of therapy tools and intimate mastery of how and when to use each tool for client benefit. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Therapist/ Case Manager
Kids Central Inc.
Wildwood, FL
06.2018 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
Purdue Global University
Davenport, IA03-2018
Skills
- Boundary Setting
- Grief Counseling
- Behavior Modification
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Records Management
- Care Coordination
- Case Management
- Family Education
- Needs Assessment
- Referral Coordination
- Health History Documentation
- Discharge Planning
- Utilization Review
- Client Advocacy
- Community Outreach
- Chronic Disease Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Support
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Decision-Making
- Annual Case Reviews
- Medical Records Management
Timeline
Family Therapist/ Case Manager
Kids Central Inc.
06.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Counseling
Purdue Global University
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