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Elana Miranda Martinez

Cape Coral

Summary

Skilled in compassionate caregiving and household management, I significantly enhanced consumer well-being at Easter Seals Society of New Jersey. Leveraging emotional support and expertise in mental health management, I fostered improved health outcomes. My proactive approach and dedication to excellence have consistently resulted in high satisfaction ratings and positive consumer care outcomes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Caregiver

Self
10.2023 - Current
  • Manages household tasks efficiently, creating a clean and organized living environment conducive to patient wellbeing.
  • Contributes to a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging in meaningful conversations and recreational activities with patient.
  • Coordinates healthcare appointments for patient, ensuring timely access to necessary medical services.
  • Assists patient with physical therapy exercises, promoting improved mobility and overall health outcomes.
  • Serves as a dedicated advocate for patient needs when interacting with healthcare professionals or insurance companies.
  • Facilitates open communication between family member and healthcare providers, fostering collaborative decision-making regarding patient care.
  • Ensures safety and comfort for patient through meticulous attention to detail in administering medications, hygiene assistance, and mobility support.
  • Supports patient nutrition by preparing healthy meals based on dietary restrictions and preferences.
  • Increases independence for patient with mobility limitations by providing appropriate assistive devices and home modifications.
  • Cleans house, runs errands, manages laundry, and completes weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transports individual to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Maintains clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support patients nutritional needs.
  • Assists patient with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assists with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Provides safe mobility support to help patient move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assists patient with self-administered medications.
  • Engages patient in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Supports patient with mental support and physical activities to accomplish a quality of life and sustain their needs.
  • Changes dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Monitors patient vital signs, administers medications, and tracks behaviors to keep the healthcare team well-informed.
  • Recognizes and reports abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to medical team.
  • Assists with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Monitors patients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Transports patient to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Cooks meals and assists patient with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Launders items, changes sheets and makes bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Maintains entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.

Co-Owner

Emerald Gardens Landscaping LLC
05.2021 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for long-term business success.
  • Improved customer satisfaction ratings by consistently delivering high-quality products and services.
  • Oversaw financial management tasks, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow optimization.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference during audits or other inquiries.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements through diligent oversight of business practices.
  • Implemented innovative marketing campaigns to expand customer base and increase brand awareness.
  • Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
  • Networked with other businesses and customers to increase sales opportunities and contacts.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Stay-at-Home Parent

Self
01.2011 - 08.2021
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing and accepting support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Transported children to and from doctor's appointments, school and other functions in a timely manner.
  • Skillfully planned and executed shopping lists, breakfast, lunch and dinner menus, budgets, vacations and events.

Behavioral Health Specialist

Easter Seals Society of New Jersey
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients through empathetic listening and non-judgmental communication, fostering stronger therapeutic alliances.
  • Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques to address negative thought patterns and promote healthier thinking habits among clients.
  • Used Software to document patient information, progress notes, and treatment plans.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring immediate support and safety for affected individuals.
  • Created progress reports, assessments and charting within required timeframes.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing topics such as coping skills, stress management, and relapse prevention, fostering a supportive environment for participants.
  • Assisted clients in developing healthy coping mechanisms that contributed to sustained behavioral changes and improved overall wellbeing.
  • Identified appropriate treatment resources and recommended patients for these services.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and treatment plans in compliance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients with external stakeholders such as insurance companies and social service agencies, facilitating access to necessary treatments and resources.
  • Implemented and established behavior strategies by setting rules, reiterating expectations, and rewarding good behavior.
  • Coordinated discharge planning processes to ensure seamless transitions for clients exiting the program and returning to the community.
  • Supported clients in navigating community resources when necessary, connecting them with appropriate services for further assistance.
  • Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
  • Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
  • Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
  • Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
  • Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
  • Consulted with other staff members regarding treatment plans as deemed appropriate by team leader.

Education

Criminal Justice

Florida SouthWestern State College
Fort Myers, FL

Diploma In Basic Theology - Theology

Master's School of Ministry
Cape Coral, FL
12.2021

Skills

  • Transportation assistance
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Emotional support
  • Household management
  • Hospice care
  • Incontinence care
  • Chronic illness management
  • Diabetes management
  • Palliative care
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Timeline

Family Caregiver

Self
10.2023 - Current

Co-Owner

Emerald Gardens Landscaping LLC
05.2021 - Current

Stay-at-Home Parent

Self
01.2011 - 08.2021

Behavioral Health Specialist

Easter Seals Society of New Jersey
01.2009 - 01.2011

Criminal Justice

Florida SouthWestern State College

Diploma In Basic Theology - Theology

Master's School of Ministry

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