Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Kimberly Smith

Kimberly Smith

Newport News,VA

Summary

Professional and skilled individual with more than 10 years of experience providing care, teaching and managing operations in; Group Homes, Home Health settings, Schools, Communities and Hospital settings.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Case Manager

Thrive Behavioral Health
07.2023 - 05.2024


  • Complete individual recovery plan.
  • Complete Daily Living Activities assessment every 3-6 months.
  • Administered assistance to clients/residents in need of DSHS assistance such as SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other benefits program.
  • Daily Medication supervision and administration (8am, 12 noon, 2pm, 8pm & PRN).
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, address client needs and formulate tailored support strategies.
  • Achieved positive client outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive case management plans.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
  • Utilized the EchoVantage software to document client progress.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.
  • Occasionally transport clients to and from psychiatric and medical appointments.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Perform Rep-payee duties for each client. Ensuring that their monthly budget is completed and submitted to fiscal department in a timely manner and their, rent, utilities, food and medical expenses are paid on time.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Provided education on health and nutrition for patients to maintain healthy habits and wellbeing.
  • Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
  • Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
  • Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, and advocate for client needs.
  • Monitor clients Medicaid and Medicare benefit to avoid individuals being flexed-off.

Basic Life Support Instructor (PART-TIME)

KIK Healthcare Training, LLC
04.2023 - Current
  • Prepares and adapts lesson plans based on American Heart Association curriculum and principles using competency based education.
  • Continually improved knowledge, skills, and performance based on feedback and self-identified professional developmental needs.
  • Ensure classrooms/teaching areas are properly equipped with necessary items to effectively instruct students(manikin with feed back device, AED, BVM, pamphlets, evaluation sheet, checklist, AHA video, monitor, etc) .
  • Sanitized and disinfected each equipment after classes.
  • Maintained professionalism and punctuality at all times.
  • Maintained constant communication with employer, training center and training center coordinator.
  • Keep up to date with AHA requirements and regulations.
  • Provided pamphlets, videos and other materials to promote awareness and recertification.
  • Demonstrated and allowed remonstration of effective CPR, AED uses and Heimlich maneuver.
  • Maintained constant communication and feedback with student to ensure information is understood and need for further clarification.
  • Conducted testing
  • Performed remediation as needed.
  • Email students their BLS card after successfully completion of class.

Service Coordinator

Looking Upwards, Inc
10.2021 - 07.2023
  • Developed ISP's for implementing, individual, community and health goals.
  • Organized and conducted in-person or virtually pre ISP's meetings for 25+ clients.
  • Work collaboratively with team members to complete Support Intensity Scale (SIS®) assessment. This assessment tool is designed to measure the level of support individuals need so that they may live as independently and successfully as possible.
  • Keep up to date with current regulations under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) & the Behavioral Healthcare Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals.
  • Complete Daily Living Activities assessment every 3-6 months.
  • Administered assistance to clients/residents in need of DSHS assistance such as SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and other benefits program.
  • Updated treatment plans with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
  • Documented, hosted and coordinated resource meetings and team meetings.
  • Implemented and coordinated health services to meet disability standards.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary teams to integrate services and meet service delivery goals.
  • Built and maintained rapport with individuals and family members to facilitate trusting relationship.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep clinicians well-informed.
  • Conducted routine fire drills and safety training.
  • Maintained constant communication with service coordinators and administrators.

Registered Nurse

South East Regional Health Authority
08.2012 - 10.2021
  • Provided patient care on 50+ bed med-surg unit.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Administered oral, IV and intramuscular medications. Performed male and female, catheter insertion.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens.
  • Prioritized and distributed assignments and workload based on individual staff strengths and experience.
  • Secured controlled narcotics and distributed medication on schedule to meet patient needs and minimize misuse opportunities.
  • Provided nursing care for patients diagnosed with medical and/or surgical condition.


Education

Certificate of Completion -

Ken's CPR/FIRST AID Training LLC, West Warwick, RI
06.2023

Associates Degree in Human & Resource Management - Human Resources Management

Excelsior Community College, Kingston, Jamaica
08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

University of Technology. Ja, Kingston, Jamaica
11.2011
  • Elected to Assistant 2nd VP for the Circle K Club - 2009

Skills

  • Therap software
  • Echo Vantage software
  • Support Intensity Scale (SIS®) assessment
  • Competency-based interviewing skills
  • Bilingual (patois/creole)
  • Microsoft office (Excel, Power Point, Access) computer literate and adapt quickly to new software
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Time Management
  • Person-Centered Care/Approach
  • Recovery Panning & Nursing Care Planning
  • Evidence Base Teaching and Classroom monitoring
  • Conflict resolution and de-escalation
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & Basic Life Support
  • Substance use and Suicide Risk Assessment
  • Staff scheduling, training & onboarding
  • Good customer service and interpersonal relationship
  • Good listening skills

Certification

  • Valid Drivers License
  • Air Force Reserve enlistment - Pending
  • Certified AHA CPR & BLS Instructor, June 2023
  • Nursing Preceptorship - UTECH, Caribbean School of Nursing, July, 2016
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (VA - pending, RI, MA & WA)
  • Person-Centered Thinking Facilitator Training, Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities - Oct 12 - Dec 13, 2022
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 5/14/2022 - 5/2024

Timeline

Case Manager - Thrive Behavioral Health
07.2023 - 05.2024
Basic Life Support Instructor (PART-TIME) - KIK Healthcare Training, LLC
04.2023 - Current
Service Coordinator - Looking Upwards, Inc
10.2021 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse - South East Regional Health Authority
08.2012 - 10.2021
Ken's CPR/FIRST AID Training LLC - Certificate of Completion ,
Excelsior Community College - Associates Degree in Human & Resource Management, Human Resources Management
University of Technology. Ja - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
  • Valid Drivers License
  • Air Force Reserve enlistment - Pending
  • Certified AHA CPR & BLS Instructor, June 2023
  • Nursing Preceptorship - UTECH, Caribbean School of Nursing, July, 2016
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (VA - pending, RI, MA & WA)
  • Person-Centered Thinking Facilitator Training, Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities - Oct 12 - Dec 13, 2022
  • Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - 5/14/2022 - 5/2024
Kimberly Smith