Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create tailored care plans that address individual patient needs.
Educated clients on available social services and resources in the community.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to ensure smooth transitions and accurate documentation.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Counseled patients on medication side effects and lifestyle changes to enhance health outcomes.
Provided counseling support to individuals facing mental health challenges.
Developed personalized care plans based on clients' needs and goals.
Promoted clients' rights during advocacy sessions within community resources and services.
Collaborated with colleagues on project initiatives with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
Education
Master of Arts - Medical Social Work
Rutgers School of Social Work
New Brunswick, NJ
05-1990
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Philosophy
St Joseph’s College
North Windom, Maine
05-1976
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hackensack Hospital
Hackensack, NJ
09-1969
Skills
Patient care coordination
Documentation accuracy
Community referrals
Mental health counseling
Problem solving
Adaptation to change
Client advocacy
Effective communication
Resource education
Attention to detail
Client needs assessment
Culturally sensitive care
Customer service
Care coordination
Patient advocacy
Community resources
Medication counseling
Infection control
Data management
Client education
Book repair
Sorting and processing donations
Damaged book removal
Information retrieval
Customer relationship management
Volunteer supervision
Patron registration
Cataloging and shelving
Preservation techniques
Administrative support
Budget administration
Patron education
Library event coordination
Cataloging of materials
Catalog update
Database management
Interlibrary loans
Technical programs
Electronic resources
Literary braille
Library instruction
Digital archiving
Effective project completion
Proficient in [type] technology
Social media management
Processes and procedures
Computer assistance
Catalog maintenance
Periodicals management
Cataloging expertise
Circulation processes
Shelving materials
Multimedia management
Inter-library loans
Acquisitions support
Information literacy
Graphic design
Staff supervision
Library software proficiency
Care plan development
Community resource education
Client relationship management
Certification
State of New Jersey RN Nursing License 1972
State of New Jersey Social work License 1991
Affiliations
Active in church programs
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Lush Cosmetics
08.2024 - Current
Master of Arts - Medical Social Work
Rutgers School of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Philosophy
St Joseph’s College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Hackensack Hospital
Custom Section 1
Retired December 1990. Current employed by Lush Cosmetics
as retail associate working with customers on the floor.