Geraldine Nachangsi Andoson
Registered QMHP-A (Counseling)
Richmond,VA
Summary
Reliable and service focused professional with excellent teaching / counseling skills, and Medical background. The trio combined skills are resourceful in improving the skills of Special Needs students in an inclusive classroom setting. I am a motivated Counselor /Educator who is willing to work diligently, to learn and implement new teaching strategies which will encourage inclusion of students.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Registered QMHP-A
FAMILY INTEGRATED COUNSELING AGENCY
08.2019 - Current
- Providing ongoing monitoring, support and behavioral health support services to children and youth with emotional trauma.
- Educate and serve families of victims of Clients with emotional trauma.
- Engaging challenged Adults, children and family in skills training and case management (routine and intensive) service.
- Follow a strengths-based model to develop and build skills that will help the challenged Clients and families function autonomously and successfully.
- Coordinates Clients with other services and providers.
- Contributes to the Company’s mission, vision, and program philosophies by way of work.
- Encourages team work and to collaborate with both internal and external consumers.
- Adheres to all current federal & state laws, as well as Pathways’ Policies and Procedures.
- Reports any suspected incidents of abuse or neglect to the Abuse Hotline, and the Program Coordinator/Director with immediate effect.
- Documents any Abuse incident within 24 hours (1-800-252-5400).
- Maintains client and family electronic records.
- Participates in staff / agency meetings.
- Utilizes approved skills with child, youth and family to help improve behavior.
- Coordinates and facilitates ongoing Clientele and family team meetings.
- Maintains accurate and concise documentation of all services, contacts and collaboration with client, family and community partners.
- Phone: (804) 658-3950
Registered QMHP-A
BROTHERS’KEEPER INC. LLC COUNSELING AGENCY
08.2019 - Current
- Educate Clients on how to learn and use daily living skills and to enhance social and interpersonal skills
- Case management
- Coordinates Clients with other services and providers.
- Professional works with the clinical team to develop a Service/Treatment Plan focused on the child and family’s needs.
- Contributes to the Company’s mission, vision, and program philosophies by way of work.
- Encourages team work and to collaborate with both internal and external consumers.
- Adheres to all current federal & state laws, as well as Pathways’ Policies and Procedures.
- Create an awareness, appreciation and respect for diverse cultures and individual differences of clients, families, and fellow employees.
- Reports immediately any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect to the Child Abuse Hotline.
- Documents Abuse incident within 24 hours (1-800-252-5400).
- Maintains client and family electronic records.
- Participates in staff / agency meetings.
- Facilitates the development of an Individualized Service/Treatment Plan within 10 days of intake.
- Works with Adults/ Youth and family teams to develop a Crisis Plan to ensure the safety Clients/Community.
- Modifies the Service/Treatment Plan to reflect the changes and/or progress made.
- Keeps the family and team members informed on progress toward achieving Service/Treatment Plan goals.
- Maintains an empathic, yet professional, relationship with child, youth and family and strives to keep clients and families engaged in all services.
- Maintains all client documentation in the electronic record system and ensures adherence to requirements set forth in all state and federal rules and regulations.
Patient Care Manager
AMAZING GRACE COUNSELING SERVICES LLC
01.2014 - 08.2020
- Assessed and checked ‘Patients’ files on admission.
- Scheduled Patients’ appointments.
- Assisted the program coordinator with employee schedules.
- Wrote notes concerning any changes witnessed on Clients.
- Displayed strong Clinical skills in assessing Vital Signs, and recording them.
- Documented physiological and psychological services provided to special needs patients.
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow information by maintaining thorough patients’ records.
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
Senior Patient Care Technician
HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
08.2009 - 04.2014
- Kept patient rooms tidy and sanitized.
- Assisted patient with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming etc).
- Gave restorative some patients restorative care through the Range of Motion exercises.
- Collaborated with the Physical Therapists to assist patients with rehabilitative care.
- Monitored vital signs (temperature, pulse etc.) or EKG signals and patient condition.
- Took fluid samples or other specimens for testing.
- Assisted nursing staff in administering basic treatments.
- Performed basic nursing procedures (e.g. changing bandages).
- Ensured rooms had adequate patient care supplies.
- Assisted patients with particular issues or needs.
- Provided appropriate emotional support.
- PHONE: 804 504-8100.
Certified Nursing Assistant
LUCY CORR VILLAGE
02.2004 - 08.2009
- Interacted directly with patients.
- Displayed strong Clinical Skills in assessing Vital signs, and recording them.
- Adhered to Safety guidelines.
- Ensured accurate and timely flow of information.
- Maintained thorough Patient records and update health care team on Patient’s records.
- Took care of Patients’ Psychological and Physiological needs.
- Gave Patients restorative care through ROM exercises.
- Complied with HIPAA Standards in all Patient documentation and interactions.
- Phone: 804-748-1511.
English Language / English literature High School Teacher
GOVERNMENT BILINGUAL HIGH SCHOOL
09.1988 - 07.2004
- Instructed students on the fundamentals of a specific language.
- Assigned students in interpreting Literature.
- Provided backgrounds of various authors’ lives and works.
- Taught students about the structure and content of English Language, including proper grammar, spelling, and sentence structure.
- Taught different Literary styles.
- Utilized various curriculum resources.
- Utilized curricula that reflect the diverse educational, and linguistic backgrounds of the students served.
- Integrated competencies, goals, and objectives into lesson plans.
- Graded papers and performed other Administrative work as needed.
- Participated in grading Official such as the GCE Ordinary Level and GCE Advanced Level from 1994-2004.
- Worked at the GCE Secretariat.
- Taught English as a Second Language to the Anglophone Students.
- Taught English as a Foreign Language to Francophone Students.
- Assigned homework and interesting exercises.
- Identified students with special requirements and create individualized plans.
- Determined exam and assignment grades.
- Provided feedback based on workload and classroom behavior.
- Kept a record of students’ attendance and grades.
- Researched new language teaching methods.
- Managed classroom crises and resolved conflict.
- Informed parents about their children’s performance.
- Collaborated with teaching staff and administrators to foster a good student experience.
Education
Bachelors’ of Science - Health Care Administration
Medical Careers Institute – College of Health Sciences, ECPI University
Richmond, VA01.2017
Secondary and High school Teachers’ Degree - English Language
University of Yaoundé, Cameroon Ecole Normale Superieure
06.1988
Bachelors’ of Arts - Modern Letters: Minor- Science of Education
University of Yaoundé, Cameroon – Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
09.1988
Graduate Degree - Modern Letters: English
University of Yaoundé, Cameroon – Ecole Normale Superieure
01.1994
Certification
Penn and Foster Career Diploma- 07/31/2013 (Teacher Aide Career Diploma)
Timeline
Registered QMHP-A
FAMILY INTEGRATED COUNSELING AGENCY
08.2019 - Current
Registered QMHP-A
BROTHERS’KEEPER INC. LLC COUNSELING AGENCY
08.2019 - Current
Patient Care Manager
AMAZING GRACE COUNSELING SERVICES LLC
01.2014 - 08.2020
Senior Patient Care Technician
HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
08.2009 - 04.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
LUCY CORR VILLAGE
02.2004 - 08.2009
English Language / English literature High School Teacher
GOVERNMENT BILINGUAL HIGH SCHOOL
09.1988 - 07.2004
Bachelors’ of Science - Health Care Administration
Medical Careers Institute – College of Health Sciences, ECPI University
Secondary and High school Teachers’ Degree - English Language
University of Yaoundé, Cameroon Ecole Normale Superieure
Bachelors’ of Arts - Modern Letters: Minor- Science of Education
University of Yaoundé, Cameroon – Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Graduate Degree - Modern Letters: English
University of Yaoundé, Cameroon – Ecole Normale Superieure
Accomplishments
- Succeeded in taking some Crisis stabilization Clients off the street through effectively helping them gain access to stabilize housing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Used work domains such as LAURIS ONLINE and GO DADDY effectively for proper documentation.
- Supervised team of five staff members.
- Collaborated with team of three in the development of Crisis Prevention Plan for the Crisis Stabilization Clients. .
- Documented and resolved conflicts between some Clients, and family members which led to reconciliation. This situation improved their mental health, as some were given access to accommodation by their parents.
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
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Desired Job Title
Registered QMHP-ARegistered QMHP-APatient Care ManagerSenior Patient Care TechnicianCertified Nursing AssistantWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefits401k match4-day work weekTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid time offPersonal development programsPaid sick leaveQuote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Interests
Volunteering such as helping at local charity centers, shelters, and community centers Community involvement such as organizing and participating in community events Continuing Education
Creative writing, Reading psychology pamphlets, listening to music/ dancing
Affiliations
- African Community Network, Richmond, VA.
- Catholic Women Organization of the Americas, Burtonsville MARYLAND.
- Okoyong Past Students' Association, DC Chapter, USA.
Software
Communications & Collaborations Scheduled staff meetings on Zoom and Google meet
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