Lisa Rowden
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Energetic Community Support Specialist committed to applying client-centered approaches to support individual needs. Established relationships with community and business resources for outreach and direct support purposes. Dependable professional with superior work ethic and dedication to organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Specialist
Rediscover Mental Health
Kansas City, MO
05.2022 - Current
- Developed individual service plans, monitored progress, and documented outcomes.
- Collaborated with other professionals including physicians, therapists, teachers, case managers. to ensure quality care for clients.
- Conducted assessments of client's abilities and developed strategies to promote independence in the community setting.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided and submitted required reports on a timely basis.
- Engaged in crisis intervention when needed by providing emotional support and calming techniques while ensuring safety of all involved parties.
- Attended workshops and trainings related to community supports services or topics relevant to clients' needs.
- Participated in weekly team meetings with supervisors to discuss new developments or challenges faced by clients.
- Monitored medication usage among clients who were prescribed medications for mental health issues.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle habits among individuals with disabilities such as exercising regularly or eating nutritious foods.
- Transported clients to job interviews, medical appointments and mental health visits to meet basic needs.
- Attended case management team meetings to staff current clients and provide insight on caseloads.
Lead CNA
Habor Chase
Jacksonville, FL
10.2015 - 08.2021
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10-2020
Skills
- Mental health awareness
- Drug abuse prevention
- Individualized support
- Employment support
- Personal care assistance
- Social integration
- Time management abilities
- Behavioral support
- Team building
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Multitasking
Timeline
Community Support Specialist
Rediscover Mental Health
05.2022 - Current
Lead CNA
Habor Chase
10.2015 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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