Fredrika Christian-Whitlock
Jackson,MS
Summary
Caring professional prepared to deliver case management and client advocacy. Dedicated to helping others achieve progress toward goals and meet specific needs. Wide-ranging knowledge of applicable services and professionals appropriate for clients.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Support Specialist
Hinds Behavior Health System
09.2023 - Current
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity.
- Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
- Produced crisis management and intervention plans for communities in need.
- Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs.
- Aided in identification of individuals and families in need of social services to provide benefits and resources.
- Participated in community events and activities to increase awareness of available social services.
- Kept case files updated, accurate and aligned with requirements.
Surgical Technologist/Endoscopy Technician
Mississippi Baptist Health Systems Inc.
01.2016 - 08.2023
- Setup operating and surgery rooms by preparing equipment and supplies for upcoming procedures.
- Maintained high infection control standards.
- Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies and instruments.
- Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological and plastic surgery procedures.
- Managed operating room setup by cleaning and sterilizing instruments and surfaces, maintaining supply inventories and organizing surgical tools.
- Introduced new staff members to training protocols regarding operating room procedures, infection control, safety standards and overall facility policies.
- Decontaminated, cleaned, assembled, packaged, sterilized, stored and distributed reusable surgical instrumentation and equipment.
- Sterilized instruments and disposed of medical supplies and waste following OSHA guidelines.
- Operated, adjusted, and monitored diagnostic equipment and other machines used during procedures.
- Worked with vendors for speedy procurement of services and equipment.
- Worked with Charge Nurse to maintain daily workflow, coordinating with operating room staff to prepare for scheduled and emergency cases.
- Evaluated procedure needs and purchased equipment and tools for procedures.
Intern
Urban Rehab
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Liaised with clients to assess needs and responded to inquiries.
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
- Created daily group projects for clients
- Interact with clients only daily living skills
- Created group activities that focused on clients, disabilities.
Unit Clerk
Mississippi Baptist Health Systems Inc.
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information and directed calls.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
- Orchestrated efficient and thorough replenishment of unit supplies to handle forecasted patient loads.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions and direct calls to staff.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Unit Clerk
Central Mississippi Medical Center
10.2006 - 08.2010
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Answered multi-line telephone system, provided information and directed calls.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
- Charted vital signs and added telemetry strips to charts.
- Monitored and communicated patient dietary plans to carry out physician orders and prevent errors.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Forest Hill Nursing Center
10.2004 - 10.2006
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whitlfield Hospital
10.1999 - 06.2001
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS12.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS07.2013
High School Diploma -
Lanier High Schoo
Jackson,MS05.1997
Skills
- Wound Dressing Techniques
- Setting Up Equipment
- Surgical Equipment
- Passing Surgical Tools
- Pre-Surgical Preparation
- Equipment Operation
- HIPAA Proficiency
- Assisting Surgical Team
Certification
- CST - Certified Surgical Technologist
- BLS CPR Certification
- Competency Training Certification
Affiliations
- Freemason
- National Association of Social Workers
- Association of Surgical Technology
Timeline
Community Support Specialist
Hinds Behavior Health System
09.2023 - Current
Intern
Urban Rehab
08.2022 - 11.2022
Surgical Technologist/Endoscopy Technician
Mississippi Baptist Health Systems Inc.
01.2016 - 08.2023
Unit Clerk
Mississippi Baptist Health Systems Inc.
04.2014 - 01.2016
Unit Clerk
Central Mississippi Medical Center
10.2006 - 08.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Forest Hill Nursing Center
10.2004 - 10.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant
Whitlfield Hospital
10.1999 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Jackson State University
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Hinds Community College
High School Diploma -
Lanier High Schoo
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