Ekaete (Eka) Obong-Allen
Houston,Texas
Summary
Caring Social Worker offering case management expertise with proven competence to quickly build trust and rapport with clients from diverse cultures. Highly adept at case planning and diagnosis management. Committed to achieving high-quality, cost-effective care for patients and families.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Stimulation
University of Houston Downtown
Houston , TX
2023.01 - 2024.08
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or experiences.
- Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Angel Medical Care
Houston , TX
2014.09 - 2016.04
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
- Facilitated communication between caregivers and family members concerning the health status of the patient.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving respiratory distress or cardiac arrest.
- Provided therapeutic treatments to patients with respiratory illnesses including oxygen therapy, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy and airway clearance techniques.
- Assessed patient's progress during treatments and reported results to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
Medical Care Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
Houston , TX
2004.04 - 2010.05
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests following established procedures.
- Performed clerical duties such as filing records, scheduling appointments, answering phones.
- Provided patient care by changing bed linens, bathing and dressing patients.
- Answered patient calls promptly and assisted with their needs or directed them to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted with mobility issues such as walking, transferring from beds to wheelchairs and vice versa.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Worker
University of Houston Downtown
Houston, TX2023-05
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Houston Community College
Houston, TX2014-08
Skills
- Client Needs Assessment
- Client Confidentiality
- Family Case Management
- Client documentation
Timeline
Social Worker Stimulation
University of Houston Downtown
2023.01 - 2024.08
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Angel Medical Care
2014.09 - 2016.04
Medical Care Assistant
Texas Children's Hospital
2004.04 - 2010.05
Bachelor of Science - Social Worker
University of Houston Downtown
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Respiratory Therapist
Houston Community College
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