Emily Hafenbridle
Greenwood,SC
Summary
A current nursing student experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to diverse client populations. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships. Track record of maintaining safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs. Known for flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs seamlessly.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional III (First Shift Supervisor)
SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs- Whitten Center
Clinton, SC
06.2024 - Current
- Supported medically fragile clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Provided individualized support to ensure personal care and daily living activities for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices for supporting residents and maintaining a safe environment.
- Monitored resident progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals effectively.
- Facilitated recreational activities that promoted social skills and community engagement among residents.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Transitional Living Coordinator
Thornwell Home for Children
Clinton, SC
10.2022 - 03.2024
- Provided support services to young people (18-23 years old) in a residential setting who have aged out of foster or group care.
- Developed individualized and specialized care plans for residents focusing on obtaining employment, financial literacy, meeting program expectations, securing long-term housing, and increasing academic achievement.
- Provided necessary transportation to appointments, job interviews, and work shifts according to availability.
- Maintained electronic progress notes for each resident, documenting successes and areas of struggle.
- Acted as a liaison for other service providers and community resources.
- Taught a monthly independent living skills class on topics such as cooking and finances.
- Modeled the various independent living skills by living on-site with the residents of the program.
Teaching Parent (House Parent)
Thornwell Home for Children
Clinton, SC
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Cared for DSS and privately placed youth in a residential setting as part of a milieu therapy approach to care.
- Worked closely with other members of the treatment team to accomplish the primary goal of Adoption and Relative Caregiver Stabilization and Preservation.
- Utilized trauma-informed and attachment-focused models of care.
Human Services Caseworker
Illinois Department of Human Services
Robinson, IL
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Interviewed applicants both in-person and via telephone to determine eligibility for various government assistance programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, and Cash.
- Helped to identify any barriers to self-sufficiency the applicant may be experiencing and worked to bridge those gaps through referrals to other agencies and community programs.
- Developed and maintained detailed computer case records for each client.
PRN Spiritual Care Coordinator
Gentiva Hospice/Kindred Healthcare
Terre Haute, IN
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Coordinated and offered spiritual support for hospice patients at in-home and facility locations when full-time coordinators were unavailable to provide regular services.
- Assisted full-time coordinators with maintaining compliance with corporate and insurance company regulations for services.
- Completed proper documentation and records for each patient visit.
- Communicated changes in patient health and needs to appropriate team members for improvement of care.
Case Manager/Psychosocial Rehabilitation Mental Health Counselor
Lawrence County Health Department
Lawrenceville, IL
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Conducted case management/therapy sessions with a caseload of up to 20 adult and adolescent clients who presented with a wide range of diagnoses.
- Accompanied and coached clients through difficult health care appointments such as chemo therapy, radiation treatments, and follow-up appointments.
- Contacted other agencies and organizations to gather resources to meet the needs of clients.
- Completed thorough mental health assessments and worked with clients to develop individual, indepth treatment plans based on their personal needs.
- Maintained thorough paperwork and computer records, including progress notes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions with up to 14 adult clients to aid in the development of coping and independent living skills.
- Collaborated with department psychiatrist and other staff members to provide integrated care.
- Participated in a monthly crisis intervention rotation that required after hours response to mental health emergencies at the county hospital and jail.
Recovery Care Specialist
Selah House
Anderson, IN
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Worked directly with up to 10 adolescent girls who suffered from eating disorders, many of which also suffered from various dual disorders such as anxiety, depression, and self-mutilation.
- Processed past and present emotional events, trauma, triggers, and needs with each client.
- Intervened in highly emotionally charged situations between clients and families.
- Teamed with therapists to determine treatment goals as well as the execution of those goals.
- Completed electronic progress notes and client charting on ICANotes computer program.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Psychology and Addictions Counseling
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN04-2013
Skills
- Case Management
- First aid and safety (CPR and First Aid Certified)
- Compassionate caregiving
- Direct patient care
- Crisis Intervention
- Intake Experience
- Behavioral Health
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Excel
- Patient care
- Data entry
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED certification through the American Red Cross
- Driver's License May 2022 to May 2030
Timeline
Direct Support Professional III (First Shift Supervisor)
SC Department of Disabilities and Special Needs- Whitten Center
06.2024 - Current
Transitional Living Coordinator
Thornwell Home for Children
10.2022 - 03.2024
Teaching Parent (House Parent)
Thornwell Home for Children
10.2021 - 09.2022
Human Services Caseworker
Illinois Department of Human Services
02.2019 - 09.2021
PRN Spiritual Care Coordinator
Gentiva Hospice/Kindred Healthcare
08.2015 - 08.2017
Case Manager/Psychosocial Rehabilitation Mental Health Counselor
Lawrence County Health Department
05.2014 - 07.2015
Recovery Care Specialist
Selah House
05.2013 - 12.2013
Bachelor's degree - Psychology and Addictions Counseling
Indiana Wesleyan University