Emilie Fernandez
Elizabeth,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Worker
RWJ Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
Rahway, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Primary responsibilities are to provide emergency psychiatric evaluations and dispositions to patients in crisis in the Emergency Department of RWJ Rahway Hospital
Office Assistant
Grace Medical Group LLC.
Rahway, NJ
09.2020 - Current
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
- Answered phone calls and welcomed visitors to office.
- Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Assists practitioners in practice (eg. typing letters, medication refills)
- Billing
Medical Assistant
Dr. Ragin Patel LLC.
Edison, NJ
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Receive and direct phone calls/schedule appointments
- Collect copays/obtain patient information to update patient electronic records
- Prepare patients for examination, and take vitals
- Prepare & keep clean equipment and examination rooms, and clean instruments
- Assist physician with medical treatments, procedures, and exams
Student Mentor
Montclair State University NJ
Montclair , NJ
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided mentorship and advice to students regarding academic, social, and personal issues.
- Meet with mentee via in person at least once a month or when a mentee requested to meet at an availability that worked with mentor
- Take mentee to at least three events on campus
- Communicate weekly with mentee to see how they were progressing academically
Respite Worker
Owen Health Care
Vauxhall, NJ
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Responsible for care, safety, and well being of assigned individuals with developmental disabilities (Children and Youth)
- Assist and support individuals needs at their residence
- Recorded written progress or concerning behavior to a sheet log and reported to supervisor of program.
- Participated in enjoyable activities with clients to provide mental stimulation.
Junior Counselor
Arc Of Union County
Mountainside, NJ
08.2018 - 08.2018
- Ensured that all camper needs were met during their stay at the campsite.
- Worked with interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment interventions.
- Attended staff meetings in order to share ideas and discuss any concerns about camp programs or policies.
- Maintained a safe environment for all campers by enforcing safety rules and regulations.
- Organized special events including field trips, parties, and other activities.
Education
Master of Arts - Forensic Mental Health Counseling
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NY05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ05-2019
Skills
- Emergency Management
- Suicide Risk Assessments
- Mental Health Evaluations
- Crisis Interventions
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
- Documentation Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Proficiency in Computer Applications
Accomplishments
- Member of (NSLS) National Society of Leadership and Success
- Member of PSI CHI Honor Society
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Volunteer at HELP (Hospital Elder Life Program) Hackensack University Medical Center 2/2019-5/2019
- Mental Health Ambassador at CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) Montclair State University 9/2018-5/2019
Timeline
Crisis Worker
RWJ Barnabas Behavioral Health Center
11.2023 - Current
Office Assistant
Grace Medical Group LLC.
09.2020 - Current
Medical Assistant
Dr. Ragin Patel LLC.
07.2019 - 08.2020
Respite Worker
Owen Health Care
12.2018 - 04.2019
Student Mentor
Montclair State University NJ
09.2018 - 05.2019
Junior Counselor
Arc Of Union County
08.2018 - 08.2018
Master of Arts - Forensic Mental Health Counseling
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Montclair State University
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