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Kersti Meenan

Tacoma,WA

Summary

Conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families through various community efforts. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outreach Worker

Comprehensive Life Resources
08.2023 - Current
  • Established rapport with community members by actively participating in local events and demonstrating genuine care for their wellbeing.
  • Improved outreach program effectiveness by continually evaluating and updating strategies based on community feedback and needs.
  • Connected individuals to appropriate resources through comprehensive assessments, referrals, and followups.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by regularly sharing best practices, challenges, and successes during staff meetings.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients experiencing discrimination or other obstacles preventing them from accessing vital services within community.
  • Attend weekly meetings with community partners, collaborate with partners to better serve homeless population.
  • Data collection and input for case management through Clarity prior to company launch.
  • Assist FHARPS Department in case management and restructure of program.
  • Safety Committee Team

Intern Investigator

Rock Turner Investigations LLC
10.2022 - Current
  • Assist with collection of sworn written and recorded statements backing up investigations.
  • Obtained evidence through direct records reviews, scene investigations and conducted interviews with complainants, suspects and policyholders under supervision of Senior Investigator
  • Experience in Personal Injury, Motor Vehicle Collisions, Premise Liability Cases
  • Receive and review initial case facts, assist with investigative plan, analyze findings into actionable case summary

Community Service Volunteer

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue
04.2008 - Current
  • Support communities and lead trainings: SafeSitter Instructor, Medical Explorer Advisor, Smoke Detector Safety, Helmet Fittings, Support 60 (Rehab)
  • Respond to fires as needed, support active firefighting operations based on various incidents
  • Partake in Community Engagement activities under Public Education Division
  • Record taking, meeting minutes and agenda
  • Exhibited excellent communications and customer service relations skills.
  • Food basket referrals and distribution throughout Pierce County

Life Enrichment Director

Evergreen Healthcare
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Interviewed patients to complete documents and case histories forms, while maintaining patient care records and discussing observations with nursing staff/physicians/family.
  • Conducted assessments to develop treatment plans, and participated in care plan meetings to monitor and track patient care.
  • Support nursing staff in interventions to ensure better quality of life, crisis support to patients with mental health diagnosis, addiction etc.
  • Prepared, coordinated, and implemented recreational activities for both geriatric and neurologically impaired residents in long-term care setting.
  • Managed and facilitated daily activities assessing residents' participation in development and execution of care plans and charted progress.
  • Created, directed and carried out activity programs for diverse resident population, with special accommodations for disabilities.
  • Utilized networking and strong customer service skills to build internal and external relationships surrounding community.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Increased resident socialization through implementation of wide range of fun, educational and family-oriented activities.

Nursing Assistant

Evergreen Healthcare
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.

Community Engagement Program Leader

Bates Technical College- KBTC Public Television
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Order and distribute food and resources to communities through partnered organizations.
  • Lead children’s day camp program and facilitate activities.
  • Plan, prepare, and execute after school learning opportunities for students.
  • Participate in community events supporting local community initiatives.
  • Facilitate Family Learning Workshops in partnership with community organizations to support family engagement.
  • Write, manage and report grant deliverables.

Childcare Director

Emmanuel Lutheran Church
05.2018 - 07.2019
  • Reconstructed former center to meet state regulations
  • Receive and process tuition payments
  • Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children

Education

No Degree -

Technical College Courses
Tacoma, WA
06.2013

High School Diploma -

Graham Kapowsin High School
Graham, WA
06.2013

Skills

  • Coordination
  • Detail Oriented
  • Budgeting
  • MS Office
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Public Speaking
  • Creative Thinking
  • Community Engagement
  • Crisis Situations
  • Care Plans
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Therapy Programs

Certification

  • Healthcare Provider CPR/AED/1st AID
  • Blood borne Pathogens
  • Childcare & Development- Stars Basic Training
  • Washington State Food Handler’s Permit
  • WA State Early Childhood Director Certificate
  • Various Early Childhood Education Certificates
  • Nursing Assistant Registered Certification

Additional Information

  • 15 years active in community outreach and support through community programs- coordination, local support efforts, construction, and distribution of hygiene, weather essentials, resources and food packages for homeless; Central Pierce Fire & Rescue, Hilltop Action Coalition, and Sustaining Basic Needs Project (Summer and Winter support).
  • Supporting Veterans through community service as JROTC Command Sergeant Major- Graham-Kapowsin High School/ Lincoln High School (2009-2013)

Timeline

Outreach Worker

Comprehensive Life Resources
08.2023 - Current

Intern Investigator

Rock Turner Investigations LLC
10.2022 - Current

Life Enrichment Director

Evergreen Healthcare
05.2021 - 10.2022

Nursing Assistant

Evergreen Healthcare
12.2020 - 05.2021

Community Engagement Program Leader

Bates Technical College- KBTC Public Television
08.2019 - 08.2020

Childcare Director

Emmanuel Lutheran Church
05.2018 - 07.2019

Community Service Volunteer

Central Pierce Fire & Rescue
04.2008 - Current

No Degree -

Technical College Courses

High School Diploma -

Graham Kapowsin High School

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