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Michellei Vaz

KILLEEN,TX

Summary

Superb CVS strongly emphasizing domestic violence education and prevention. Extensive experience in family therapy, substance abuse prevention and parent-child conflict resolution.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Conservatorship Specialist I

Department Family Chld Svcs
Round Rock, TX
11.2021 - Current
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
  • Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
  • Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
  • Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
  • Planned, promoted and managed parent workshops on assisting children in attaining academic success.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Austin , TX
12.2018 - 11.2021
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Certfied Nurses Assistant

Kindred Hospice - Georgetown
Georgetown, TX
12.2002 - 06.2016
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Personal Care Home Manager

Killeen, TX
11.2015 - 12.2018
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
  • Direct day-to-day administrative and operational functions for 6-bed facility, providing guidance and leadership to over 4 employees across departments.
  • Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Social Work

Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX
05.2021

Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health-At-Risk Youth

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
12.2008

Skills

  • Community Resource Information
  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Crisis Situations
  • Home Assessments
  • Permanent Placement
  • Confidential Case Documentation
  • Psychosocial Assessments

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved parent-child conflict which led to returning child to their parents.
  • Achieved child placement by completing referrals with accuracy and efficiency.

Additional Information

Graduated Magna Cum Laude honors.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Conservatorship Specialist I

Department Family Chld Svcs
11.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

12.2018 - 11.2021

Personal Care Home Manager

11.2015 - 12.2018

Certfied Nurses Assistant

Kindred Hospice - Georgetown
12.2002 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology/Social Work

Texas A&M University - Central Texas

Associate of Applied Science - Mental Health-At-Risk Youth

Central Texas College
Michellei Vaz