Mikeema Kennedy
Bay Area Community Services
Antioch,CA
5
years of professional experience
Dedicated Care Coordinator with proven skills in case management, patient advocacy, and documentation. Committed to fostering community connections and enhancing health literacy to improve patient outcomes.
Work History
Care Coordinator
4 Years 6 Months- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate interventions.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Use an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model to provide multidisciplinary, community-based services and support.
- Coordinate and connect clients with psychiatric, primary care (PCP), and other medical/behavioral health services.
- Facilitate communication among clients, psychiatrists, PCPs, therapists, nurses, social workers, and other providers to promote continuity of care.
- Assist clients with accessing healthcare, treatment, benefits, housing, and other community resources.
- Engage clients who may experience significant barriers to treatment and help promote stability, treatment adherence, and independent functioning.
- Organized community health fairs to promote wellness and preventive care, increasing community engagement.
Residential Youth Counselor
6 Months- Support clients in their treatment and recovery process.
- Redirected individuals exhibiting agitated or aggressive behaviors.
- Assist individuals to redirect agitated or aggressive behaviors.
- Assist with daily living skills including meal preparation and assist with medication administration.
- Documented incidents promptly and accurately, ensuring appropriate follow-up and accountability.
- Conduct thorough room checks to ensure safety and cleanliness for clients.
- Supported clients in treatment and recovery, promoting personal growth and coping strategies.
- Responsible for room checks.
- Document daily client activities to track progress and engagement.
- Implement crisis intervention strategies to de-escalate challenging situations.
Caregiver/Nursing Assistant
2 Months- Conducted patient and personal care following instructions from nursing staff and the resident plan of care.
- Facilitated communication between residents and Registered Nurses, coordinating appointments as needed.
- Collaborated with housing agency to promote daily wellness and support for residents.
- Ensure adherence to infection control standards on site among staff and residents.
- Assist in the execution of population health and safety interventions on site.
- Assist Registered Nurses in communication with residents including arranging and facilitating appointments with nursing staff.
- In collaboration with the housing agency, ensure daily wellness of residents.
- Ensure that clinical documentation is current, timely, and accurate
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Skills
Case management
Documentation
Care planning
Patient education
Health literacy
Goal setting
Patient advocacy
Organizational skills
Problem-solving
Microsoft Office
Community outreach
Office software proficiency
Timeline
Care Coordinator
Bay Area Community Services
04.2022 - CurrentRead More
Residential Youth Counselor
The R.E.F.U.G.E INC
06.2021 - 12.2021Read More
Caregiver/Nursing Assistant
Cardea Health
05.2021 - 07.2021Read More
California State University, Monterey Bay
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
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