PRINCESS-NATAYIA J MEDAS
Galloway,USA
Summary
Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Peer Support Specialist
Legacy Treatment Services YouthACT
Northfield, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated peer support sessions to enhance mental well-being and community engagement.
- Developed individualized recovery plans, promoting self-management and empowerment among clients.
- Conducted workshops on coping strategies, fostering resilience within the community.
- Provided crisis intervention support, effectively managing urgent situations with empathy and professionalism.
Caregiver
Griswold Home Health Care
Ocean City, NJ
07.2023 - Current
- Provided personalized care and assistance to clients in daily living activities.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to appropriate medical personnel.
- Implemented care plans tailored to individual client needs, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Companionship
- Med reminders
Case Manager
Pyramid
Hammonton, NJ
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Managed client caseloads efficiently, maintaining organized files and utilizing case management software or streamlined documentation
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Durham, NC
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Monitored premises and conducted regular patrols to ensure safety and prevent unauthorized access.
- Responded promptly to security incidents, coordinating with law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
- Implemented security protocols and procedures, enhancing the overall safety of the facility.
- Trained junior staff on security practices, fostering a culture of vigilance and compliance.
- Monitored access points, ensuring only authorized personnel entered premises.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and address safety hazards proactively.
Residential Aide
Chesterfield County Mental Health Services
Chesterfield, VA
09.2013 - 12.2018
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pleasantville High School
06.2002
Skills
- Peer support ethics
- Relationship building skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Appointment scheduling
- Recovery planning
- Communication
- Crisis management
- Patient referrals
- Case management
- CPR, first aid, AED
Skills Certification
- Administrative Professional
- First Aid
- Medication Administrator Certified
- CPR Certified
- Problem Solver
- Creating Healthy Work Environments
Certification
- Certified Recovery Coach ,February 2025
Timeline
Peer Support Specialist
Legacy Treatment Services YouthACT
09.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Griswold Home Health Care
07.2023 - Current
Case Manager
Pyramid
10.2021 - 03.2023
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2019 - 03.2021
Residential Aide
Chesterfield County Mental Health Services
09.2013 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Pleasantville High School