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
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