JOANNA MEEK
Smartsville,CA
Summary
Working with Children or Adults in a friendly and exciting atmosphere. 8272 Condor Way, Smartsville CA 95977 (530)570-0256
Experienced with managing comprehensive care plans and team leadership in healthcare settings. Utilizes strong communication and organizational skills to ensure effective patient care and collaboration among staff. Track record of enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes through targeted care strategies and efficient resource management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Care Manager
Environmental Alternatives Family Services
12.2022 - 11.2025
- Oversee care management operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to patient needs and preferences.
- Lead cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance patient outcomes.
- Mentor junior staff in effective care coordination and communication strategies.
- Conduct regular assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to facilitate access to resources and services for patients.
- Advocate for patient rights and needs, fostering a supportive environment within care settings.
- Educated and evaluated clinical and support staff regarding care quality management regulations and standards of care.
- Managed challenging situations with diplomacy while balancing the best interests of residents against legal requirements or company policies.
- Improved staff efficiency by providing thorough training and continuous support in daily tasks and responsibilities.
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
MOUNTAIN VALLEY CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked with emotionally disturbed teens, crisis intervention, managed peer groups, helped with day-to-day activities and curriculum, organized and kept records of daily activities, cleaning and sanitizing. Filed and organized records.
ASSISTANT FLOOR MANAGER
CHICO CHILDRENS MUSEUM
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted the floor manager with day-to-day task. Ran a team of four other individuals, clean sanitized museum props. Planned daily curriculum activities for children and families.
ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
LITTLE SPROUTS
06.2017 - 03.2018
- WORKED WITH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS, PLANNED CURRICULUM WORKED WITH TEACHERS AND BECAME TEACHER WHEN TEACHERS WERE ON LEAVE.
TEACHER
CASTLES PRESCHOOL
03.2012 - 08.2016
- Planned curriculum, cleaned and sanitized, kept records and organized classrooms.
Education
BACHLORS - PSYCHOLOGY
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
08.2021
PSYCHOLOGY
CHICO STATE UNIVERSITY
08.2017
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Butte College
Durham, CA06-2014
Skills
- Child Development
- Personable skills
- Hard Worker
- Dedicated
- Leadership
- CPR Certified
- First Aide
- Crisis Intervention
- Word Excel
- Organization
- Mental Health Worker
- Psychology
- Management
- 30 Child Development Units
- Teacher
- Counselor
- Passionate Advisor
- Outgoing
- Care coordination
- Quality control standards
- Service planning
- Training skills
- Community relations
- Community outreach
- Resource advocacy
- Wellness support
- Case assessments
- Patient education
- Clinical documentation
- Treatment management
- Care quality assessments
- Program management
- Policy adherence
- Referral management
- Patient & family support
Timeline
Lead Care Manager
Environmental Alternatives Family Services
12.2022 - 11.2025
MENTAL HEALTH WORKER
MOUNTAIN VALLEY CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
05.2019 - 03.2020
ASSISTANT FLOOR MANAGER
CHICO CHILDRENS MUSEUM
01.2019 - 05.2019
ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL TEACHER
LITTLE SPROUTS
06.2017 - 03.2018
TEACHER
CASTLES PRESCHOOL
03.2012 - 08.2016
PSYCHOLOGY
CHICO STATE UNIVERSITY
BACHLORS - PSYCHOLOGY
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Butte College