Elizabeth Akpan
Lomita,CA
Summary
Passionate counselor dedicated to improving lives of individuals struggling with addiction and other behavioral disorders. Caring supporter of recovering patients with guidance toward tangible improvements and relapse prevention. Attentively implements sound treatment plans addressing unique patient needs and helps attain long-term behavioral goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrator
Global Digit solutions LLC
01.2019 - Current
- Perform clerical duties to ensure the office runs efficiently and smoothly
- Maintain data in spreadsheet, handle technical issues, keep record, reports, and updates
- Organize and schedule meetings and events and help to maintain budget plans
- Supervise staff and delegate responsibilities.
Clerical officer
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Department of Health Services
07.2015 - Current
- Work in Nursing administration and patient placement
- Performed administrative services; demonstrated ability to handle sensitive matters and work independently and trained new Staffs
- Excellent medical terminology and therapeutic programs and health care facility work experience
- Communicate and collaborate with other health professionals for perfect care to the community.
Substance Abuse Counselor
County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
04.2008 - 07.2024
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress, facilitating informed decision-making within the treatment team.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies for clients transitioning out of treatment programs, empowering them to maintain long-term sobriety.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Head of a Unit in a church organization
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Function as a national secretary for the organization for 9 years
- Leading the Evangelical team in the organization (Everlasting Gospel)
- Plan and execute and event, American Academy of religion (AAR) is one of the achievements
- Registered and participated
- Visit Homeless and old people home with donation of Food and clothing items
- Team member and play counseling roll in the church.
Volunteer
Veteran Hospital - Los Angeles
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Created and maintained client confidential records
- Team collaboration for case management effort.
Nurse Attendance
County of Los Angeles, Harbor UCLA Medical Center
04.2004 - 06.2015
- Provides basic nursing care by observing, planning, and implementing care to the patients
- Understood and maintained safety environment when taking care of patients
- Provided care to behavioral and non-behavioral patients, whereby practicing national safety and HIPPA conduct.
Volunteer
HealthCare Law and Elder Law Programs Corp (H.E.L.P.)
03.2024 - 12.2014
- Counseling and referred seniors and families to available programs
- Presented papers to educate Seniors for substance abuse
- Educate senior how to take charge of their healthcare and any form of abuse
- Research and updates website for articles and resources in magazines.
Provider /Advocate
County of Los Angeles In- home Support Services (IHSS)
07.2005 - 12.2014
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Support and promote the interest of the seniors and families to live with dignity and free from abuses
- Assisted the family reunification and support families remaining intact in the community through teaching
- Help families through the provision of comprehensive and collaborative services
- Help to improve the general well-being of families through comprehensive health programs and preventative social services.
Student Worker
OLLI- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Program, CUSF
- 05.2014
- Examined problems related to medical, behavioral, social, and financial abuse
- Interviewed to determined appropriate level of care and referred them to government programs, public health, social services, and hospital
- Counseling and asked questions on personal condition, family history, background to direct to the right place where they can get help
- Educate them on the substance abuse disorder and the treatment goals for physical well-being, mental and emotional health and health promotion and healthy living as well.
Internship Experience
Los Angeles Community and Senior Services
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Interviewed and prescreen participants through a structural interview based on Federal poverty guidelines
- Development program policies and procedures using the Federal Register DOL and CDA laws and regulations
- Calculated the total number of memos distributed to Host Agency, and work with the supervision of social workers.
Education
Master of Science in Gerontology - clinical and education
California State University, Fullerton
Utilization Review and Quality Management in Health -
University of Riverside
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - education
University of Uyo, Nigeria
Skills
- Scrum Master -November 2023
- Microsoft Programs: Word, Excel, Word Poster, Power Point, outlook
- SPSS, Budget, GIS, Grant writing, Word Poster abstract and Power Point presentations
- Operating System: Windows (all versions) and social network
Custom
- HealthCare Law and Elder Law Programs Corp (H.E.L.P.), March 7, Dec.3,2014, Counseling and referred seniors and families to available programs, Presented papers to educate Seniors for substance abuse, Educate senior how to take charge of their healthcare and any form of abuse, Research and updates website for articles and resources in magazines.
- Veteran Hospital - Los Angeles, 2019, 2020, Created and maintained client confidential records, Team collaboration for case management effort
- County of Los Angeles In- home Support Services (IHSS), July 2005, Dec,2014, Provider /Advocate, Assist with activities of daily living., Support and promote the interest of the seniors and families to live with dignity and free from abuses., Assisted the family reunification and support families remaining intact in the community through teaching., Help families through the provision of comprehensive and collaborative services., Help to improve the general well-being of families through comprehensive health programs and preventative social services
Timeline
Volunteer
HealthCare Law and Elder Law Programs Corp (H.E.L.P.)
03.2024 - 12.2014
Administrator
Global Digit solutions LLC
01.2019 - Current
Volunteer
Veteran Hospital - Los Angeles
01.2019 - 01.2020
Clerical officer
Harbor UCLA Medical Center, Department of Health Services
07.2015 - Current
Head of a Unit in a church organization
01.2015 - 01.2023
Internship Experience
Los Angeles Community and Senior Services
06.2013 - 12.2013
Substance Abuse Counselor
County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
04.2008 - 07.2024
Provider /Advocate
County of Los Angeles In- home Support Services (IHSS)
07.2005 - 12.2014
Nurse Attendance
County of Los Angeles, Harbor UCLA Medical Center
04.2004 - 06.2015
Master of Science in Gerontology - clinical and education
California State University, Fullerton
Utilization Review and Quality Management in Health -
University of Riverside
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - education
University of Uyo, Nigeria
Student Worker
OLLI- Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Program, CUSF
- 05.2014
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