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KEISIA PURVIS ALLISON

Newport News,VA

Summary

Highly motivated and professionalism with more than 7 years of experience managing clinic operations in patient-care medical offices. Successfully oversee human resources, budgeting, supply management for patient care in both optometry and ophthalmology clinics while in the Air Force. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Habilitation Specialist

BAYADA
04.2022 - 11.2022
  • Passion for providing mental/behavioral health care to individuals with ID/DD
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Ability to work independently in a client's home/community
  • Developed resident activities and programming to encourage new skills and maintain present skills.

Associate Professional (Mental Health)

Quality Care Solutions Inc
07.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.

Crisis Worker

RI International
09.2020 - 05.2021


  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Engaged individuals in a recovery partnership and assists in identifying participant's hopes and dreams and the solutions they are seeking.
  • Assists in implementing/creating a recovery environment and acts as an advocate for the needs and rights of every individual.
  • Coordinates with the individual's clinical team and other supports to arrange services or resources to help the individual achieve their goals.

Optical Manager

US Air Force
07.1998 - 12.2012
  • Enforced HR policies and procedures to continually meet customer expectations and promote store productivity.
  • Boosted team engagement and workplace satisfaction using managerial and motivational skills.
  • Collaborated with providers to plan staff schedules and determine hiring needs.
  • Managed check-in and check-out procedures, verified patient information.
  • Conducted initial patient tests such as pressure evaluations, acuity assessments and auto-refraction evaluations.
  • Completed field of vision, OCTs and pachymetry evaluations.
  • Prepared, justified and submitted annual optometry budget based upon estimates of space and equipment needs and projected workload.
  • Instructed patient in care of use of various types of contact lenses, demonstrating insertion, removal and cleaning.
  • Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
  • Conducted corneal pachymetry as screening for Keratoconus, LRI surgery and glaucoma.
  • Assisted physician with laser procedures for vision corrective actions.
  • Measured corneal curvature using keratometer to determine axis and extent of astigmatism.
  • Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
  • Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
  • Worked well with patients, staff and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Chaminade University of Honolulu
Honolulu, HI
08.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Optometry

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
10.2011

Optometry

American Optometric Association
Beaumont, TX
06.2008

Skills

  • Focused on the Big Picture
  • Organized
  • Communication Skills
  • Open to Change
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Quality Assurance
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Team Meeting Management
  • Compassionate Care
  • Superior Customer Service
  • Process Knowledge
  • HIPAA Guidelines

Timeline

Habilitation Specialist

BAYADA
04.2022 - 11.2022

Associate Professional (Mental Health)

Quality Care Solutions Inc
07.2021 - 01.2022

Crisis Worker

RI International
09.2020 - 05.2021

Optical Manager

US Air Force
07.1998 - 12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Chaminade University of Honolulu

Associate of Applied Science - Optometry

Community College of The Air Force

Optometry

American Optometric Association

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