LESAN EDWARDS
Bronx,NY
Summary
Compassionate Child Protective Specialist II highly skilled in responding to needs of children and families regarding reports of child neglect and abuse. Strong communicator with in-depth knowledge of protection legislation at both state and federal levels. Comfortable working with clients of all social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Protective Services Specialist II
Administration For Children Services
Bronx , NY
10.2018 - Current
- Conducted in-depth assessments to determine if children were safe from harm and abuse at home.
- Assessed each child's unique needs and coordinated delivery of appropriate services and resources.
- Interviewed children, members of families, medical personnel and law enforcement to gain valuable information for each case.
- Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
Mount Sinai Hospital
New York, NY
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Continuously maintained proper safety and took precautionary measures to avoid the spread of disease and infection.
- Developed open rapport with patients, encouraging them to share questions and concerns.
- Records in patient medical record as required in nursing service policies and procedures.
- Makes pertinent observations of the patients adjustment on the unit and hospital environment, notes subjective complaints, relevant information for inclusion in the nursing careplan.
Administrative Assistant I
The Mount Sinai Health Systems
Manhattan, New York
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Effectively served as primary liaison for Transplant Coordinator, Nephrologist, Surgeon and interdisciplinary teams. Assisted with preparation of agendas, materials, minutes, memos.
- Reconciled and processed Kidney Transplant reports for 140 patients.
- Professionally and courteously verified surgical evaluation appointment times with patients.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Patient Care Associate
The Mount Sinai Beth Israel Health Systems
Manhattan, NY
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Records in patient medical record as required in nursing service policies and procedures.
- Makes pertinent observations of the patients adjustment on the unit and hospital environment, notes subjective complaints, relevant information for inclusion in the nursing careplan
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Participates in every 15 minute rounding, 1:1 observation, four point restraints and seclusion.
Medical Secretary III
The Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center
Manhattan, New York
06.2008 - 08.2015
- Expertise in Eagle, IDX scheduling, Labtest, Prism, Webview Knowledge of medical terminology, CPT-4, ICD-9/10.
- Processes manage care referrals, pre authorizations, pre operative clearances.
- Schedules patient follow up, pre and post operative appointments.
- Scans documentation and enters into the EMR database.
- Collaborates closely with primary care physicians.
Education
Master of Science - Human Services
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2024
Bachelor of Arts - English/ Communications
The College of New Rochelle
New Rochelle, NY2011
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Results-oriented
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Excellent communication skills
- Adaptable
- Law enforcement interaction
- Client engagement and assistance
- Case planning
- Intakes and assessments
- Psychosocial assessments
- Policy and procedure adherence
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (New York State)
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
Timeline
Child Protective Services Specialist II
Administration For Children Services
10.2018 - Current
Patient Care Associate (PCA)
Mount Sinai Hospital
07.2017 - 07.2018
Administrative Assistant I
The Mount Sinai Health Systems
07.2016 - 06.2017
Patient Care Associate
The Mount Sinai Beth Israel Health Systems
08.2015 - 08.2016
Medical Secretary III
The Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center
06.2008 - 08.2015
Master of Science - Human Services
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - English/ Communications
The College of New Rochelle
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