Kawana Dandridge
Pine Bluff,AR
Summary
Compassionate professional in social services field, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in client assessment, case management, and crisis intervention. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to support diverse populations effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
DHS Child Welfare
Pine Bluff , AR
08.2022 - Current
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Assisted individuals experiencing homelessness by providing referrals for emergency shelter placements.
- Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and resources to develop treatment plans.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Attended team meetings and provided feedback on case updates and treatment recommendations.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine services to best address specific needs.
- Onboarded technology to make remote work scalable for company.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need.
Nursing Assistant
Kindred Home Health
Little Rock , AR
06.2015 - 05.2021
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Nursing Assistant
Trinity Village Medical Center
Pine Bluff , AR
03.2016 - 11.2020
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR05-2021
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR05-2018
Skills
- Policy Planning
- Resource Navigation
- Records Management
- Case Documentation
- Safety Planning
- Family Case Management
- Child welfare and protective services
- Community Resources
- Compassionate
- Conflict Resolution
- Mobility Assistance
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessments
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient Care and Safety
- HIPAA
- Catheter Care
- Patient Care
- Infection control procedures
- Wound Care
- Feeding Assistance
- CNA Certification
- Time management abilities
- Excellent Communication
Timeline
Social Worker
DHS Child Welfare
08.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Trinity Village Medical Center
03.2016 - 11.2020
Nursing Assistant
Kindred Home Health
06.2015 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Southeast Arkansas College
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