- Sustainable Tech Innovations
- Backpacking and Hiking
- Road Trips
- I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
- Yoga
- Swimming
- Enjoy participating in walking] for overall physical and mental well-being
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Music
- Homelessness Outreach
- Fundraising Events
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Cake Decorating
Ever Simmons
Nice,CA
Summary
Emerging social worker dedicated to culturally responsive, trauma‑informed, and community‑centered practice. Strong foundation in social‑policy analysis, social work theory and practice, psychology, Native American Studies and cultural competency, with a commitment to supporting tribal health, mental wellness, community wellbeing, and rural populations. Known for empathy, clear communication, and the ability to build trust across diverse communities. Brings extensive interdisciplinary experience from healthcare, human services, and advocacy roles. Motivated to advance into clinical mental‑health practice, food and housing advocacy, and rights‑based social justice work through continued graduate education and licensure.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Hospice Care Provider
Jim Miller
Middletown, CA
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided end-of-life care for terminally ill patients, ensuring they received comfort and dignity during their final days.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans.
- Hospice work, provided end of life arrangements and comfort to Sarah Miller (client), and filled everyday with the business of living
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
Farm Supervisor
Stronglove Family Farm
Covelo, CA
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Supervised daily farm operations to ensure efficient workflow and optimal resource utilization.
- Trained and mentored team members on best agricultural practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented crop rotation strategies to enhance soil health and yield performance.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Monitored pest control measures, ensuring adherence to environmental standards and regulations.
- Developed planting schedules based on weather patterns and market demands for improved harvest outcomes.
- Worked on cultivation plans for crop production operations.
- Led team of 8 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
Travel Radiological Technologist
Club Staffing – Travel & Locum Tenens Organization
National
05.2010 - 01.2019
- Performed as many as 10 special procedures many days and over 30 trauma exams in a busy evening in trauma work and diagnostic imaging procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort during examinations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop effective patient care plans based on imaging results.
- Trained and mentored junior technologists in best practices for radiologic procedures and equipment usage.
- Ensured accurate diagnosis by producing high-quality radiographic images for physician review.
- Increased patient satisfaction through excellent communication skills, empathetic demeanor, and attention to detail during examinations.
Staff Radiologic Technologist
(UCSF) University of California Medical Center
San Francisco, CA
09.2011 - 04.2014
- Administered radiologic examinations using advanced imaging technologies to support accurate diagnoses.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and radiation protection standards for patient care.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss advancements in imaging techniques and technologies.
- Upheld high level of service to patients by assisting in different ways, displaying professionalism, and responding appropriately to questions and concerns.
- Did patient vitals, medical history, dressing, appointments, and post procedure instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work (Indigenous And Rural Communities)
Calpoly Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA08-2025
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA05-2027
Associate of Science - Radiology
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA08-2002
Associate of Arts - Dental Assistant
DATC DAVIS APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Bountiful, UT07-1998
Skills
- Adaptability and dependability
- Computer skills
- Community outreach
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy and patience
- Unconditional positive regard toward clients
- Research and policy analysis
- Cultural competency and humility
- NASW competencies, values and ethics
- Racial and ethnic diversity
- Social Work theory, methods, practice and developmental behavior and the social environment
- Strength's perspective
Interests
Timeline
Private Hospice Care Provider
Jim Miller
02.2020 - 08.2023
Farm Supervisor
Stronglove Family Farm
03.2016 - 01.2019
Staff Radiologic Technologist
(UCSF) University of California Medical Center
09.2011 - 04.2014
Travel Radiological Technologist
Club Staffing – Travel & Locum Tenens Organization
05.2010 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Social Work (Indigenous And Rural Communities)
Calpoly Humboldt State University
Associate of Arts - Human Services
Mendocino College
Associate of Science - Radiology
Santa Rosa Junior College
Associate of Arts - Dental Assistant
DATC DAVIS APPLIED TECHNOLOGY CENTER