Dawnielle Edmonds
Human Services
Loveland,CO
Summary
Compassionate and driven professional with a strong background in providing assistance to individuals and communities in need. Possesses strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills and commitment to providing exceptional customer service. Stays calm under pressure and responds quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Social Caseworker II
Larimer County DHS
Fort Collins, CO
02.2022 - Current
- Identifies issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Uses critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Uses strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Monitors compliance and non-compliance of families and cases.
- Advocates for clients and provides resources for clients in and around the community.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects and cases from start to finish.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Poudre Valley Hospital
Fort Collins, CO
10.2011 - 02.2022
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for neonatal intensive care patient rooms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Intern
Our House Inc.
Fort Collins, CO
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Built rapport with clients to facilitate trusting relationship and provide setting conducive to growth.
- Achieved management recognition by designing and implementing special project during internship.
- Focused on improving client wellness and autonomy by advocating for their person-centered needs.
- Completed client assessments, interventions, and evaluations
- Attended Board of directors, leadership, staff, and annual service plan meetings.
- Supported with creating project marketing materials to promote services.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Child Care Provider
Entrepreneurship
Loveland, CO
11.2006 - 09.2011
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO 08.2019 - 12.2021
Certificate of Nurse Aide Skills - Nursing
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO 08.2010 - 07.2011
Skills
Organizational Development
File and records management
Team Building
Training and mentoring
Client needs assessments
Written and verbal communication
Data analysis
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Empathetic
Advocacy
Extremely Organized
Cultural Competence
Maintain Confidentiality & Security
Social Perceptiveness
Volunteer
Larimer County Food Bank: Commitment to community involvement by assisting with food insecurity and distribution.
UCHealth North Co-Captain 5K: Annual Co-Captain for March of Dimes team builder, marketing, event coordination. Raised over $44K towards overall goal.
Centennial Elementary School PTO/PTA: Demonstrated community involvement by assisting with school activities.
Timeline
Social Caseworker II
Larimer County DHS
02.2022 - Current
Intern
Our House Inc.
08.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Services
University of Northern Colorado
08.2019 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Poudre Valley Hospital
10.2011 - 02.2022
Certificate of Nurse Aide Skills - Nursing
Front Range Community College
08.2010 - 07.2011
Child Care Provider
Entrepreneurship
11.2006 - 09.2011