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Kimberly Lusty

Carlos,MN

Summary

Compassionate worker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in managing a heavy case load, advocating for client strengths and promoting wellness. Excellent in communication, empathy, and active listening to effectively meet client needs and promote positive outcomes. Committed to achieving the best possible experience.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Crop and Livestock Farmer

Self Employed
Carlos , MN
03.2017 - Current
  • Excellent organizational skills to maintain accurate records of livestock farming activities, including DOBs, weights, applications for animal registrations, vaccinations, deworming, managing grain and hay intake, gestation periods, and yearly birthing counts.
  • Review and manage financial records related to farming operations, such as costs of grain, hay, vaccinations, and health care.
  • Maintain excellent time management skills to operate efficiently and consistently to meet the market demand and promote a profitable outcome.
  • Understand the importance of maintaining your own personal health and stamina to endure strenuous activities during a variety of weather conditions.
  • Observant and keenly attentive to details that might suggest biosecurity concerns, and being able to follow through on managing and promoting healthy outcomes.
  • Being able to control emotional investments of livestock when experiencing economic loss and physical animal loss.
  • Self-motivated, organized, decisive, calm under pressure, and adaptable.

Licensed Social Worker/Discharge Planner

Alomere Health Hospital
Alexandria, MN
09.2008 - 10.2020
  • Collaborated and performed daily interactions with physicians and other professionals to ensure appropriate resources were provided based on their recommendations, and quality care was provided.
  • Attended multidisciplinary team meetings to obtain and review patient referrals and discuss patients' needs to enhance the discharge planning process.
  • Conducted assessments, educated patients and families on levels of healthcare post-hospitalization, and collaborated with outside providers for services and resources.
  • Helped patients and caregivers adjust to a hospital setting, possible role changes, and their emotional and social responses to treatment and illness.
  • Helped patients connect with appropriate resources for financial concerns.
  • The ability to manage conflicts that required resolution in a short period of time.
  • The ability to manage and coordinate multiple complex cases with significant differences in needs that occurred simultaneously.
  • Gained knowledge and built relationships within service agencies throughout the community, greater MN, and beyond.

Long Term Care Contracted Case Manager

Pinnacle Services, Inc
Minneapolis, MN
12.2007 - 08.2008
  • Conducted face-to-face assessments to gather information on individuals' strengths, needs, and goals for the delivery of services and resources.
  • Coordinated and authorized services to assist individuals with remaining independent in community-based settings.
  • Gained knowledge of diverse populations and coordinated interpreters for language barriers.
  • Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings, and internal team networking.
  • Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.

Personal Care Attendant

Choices for Children
Hopkins, MN
07.2005 - 12.2007
  • Provided support and supervision of daily living skills and exercises for children and young adolescents with special needs.
  • Generated ideas and goals for individuals' care plan.
  • Organized recreational activities for clients to help improve quality of life.
  • Provided physical support to clients by transferring them in and out of wheelchairs and provided transportation using an appropriate vehicle.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively to their concerns and helping them cope with stressors.
  • Assisted clients with daily personal hygiene and grooming.
  • Provided companionship through conversation, games or other activities that are enjoyable for the client.

Night Youth Counselor

St. Cloud Children's Home
St. Cloud, MN
05.2004 - 07.2005
  • Taught social skill instruction and positive discipline through the Boys Town Model.
  • Encouraged positive relationships and behaviors by providing structure, consistency, and reinforcement.
  • Performed general housekeeping tasks, clerical work, and data entry.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss best practices for clients' treatments.
  • Helped clients develop social skills needed for successful interactions with peers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
12-2006

Skills

  • Time management
  • Self-motivated
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Patients' needs assessment
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Client documentation
  • Conflict Management
  • Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Animal Vaccination Administration
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Herd Management

Current Volunteer Experience

  • 4-H Club Leader
  • Faith Formation teacher
  • Fundraising work for Sacred Heart Parish

Timeline

Crop and Livestock Farmer

Self Employed
03.2017 - Current

Licensed Social Worker/Discharge Planner

Alomere Health Hospital
09.2008 - 10.2020

Long Term Care Contracted Case Manager

Pinnacle Services, Inc
12.2007 - 08.2008

Personal Care Attendant

Choices for Children
07.2005 - 12.2007

Night Youth Counselor

St. Cloud Children's Home
05.2004 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

St. Cloud State University

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