To seek and maintain a part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Admissions Nurse/Case Manager
Vitas Health Care
Shrewsbury, NJ
09.2017 - 11.2021
Knowledge of principles of intake/admission, and transition to communicate effectively with families, physicians, referral sources, and colleges.
Completed initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments including physical, psychological, spiritual and bereavement to provide quality care.
Provided education to patients, families, care givers, and referral sources on hospice/palliative care treatment and pain management.
Responsible for documenting times, dates, events, and services rendered while maintaining effective verbal and written communication.
Registered Nurse
Hackensack Meridian Health
Neptune, NJ
05.2016 - 08.2017
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Server
Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant
Longbranch, NJ
04.2012 - 07.2014
The ability prioritize and organize serving tasks while continuing to keep the restaurant stocked, clean, and running effectively during meal service.
Provided exceptional customer service while maintaining a fast-pace.
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business.
Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
Medical Social Worker
Promed Staffing-temporary Agency
Woodhull, NY
05.2009 - 08.2009
Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home
Fee for Service Psychotherapist LMSW
PostGraduate Center For Mental Health
New York, NY
10.2005 - 12.2006
Documented client progress in confidential files.
Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports.
Substance Abuse Prevention/Education Specialist
Freedom Institute
New York, NY
08.2002 - 04.2004
Administered residential treatment center for adolescents with addiction and abuse pathology.
Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Therapeutic Case Manager
Odyssey House
New York, NY
02.1999 - 05.1999
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.
Managed caseload of 15 to 25 adolescents and adults in residential, behavioral healthcare program that treated substance use disorder and mental health.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor
Conerstone Of Medical Arts Center Hospital
New York, NY
08.1998 - 01.1999
Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
Facilitated group and individual therapy in an in-patient setting.