Renee Allen
South Amboy,NJ
Summary
Passionate and experienced mental health worker with over 3 years experience in substance abuse counseling, group therapy and case management services. Specialized in assessing the needs of clients and working closely with them to access necessary resources. Prior to working in mental health, I was a dedicated Certified Nursing Aide, Home Health Aide and Personal Care Assistant. I was committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Case Management Intern
Intergrated Case Management Services
Newark, NJ
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted social workers in providing resources and support for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Determined necessary and relevant interventions based on client's cognitive abilities and current needs.
- Coordinated referrals from hospitals and screened individuals to determine appropriateness for services.
- Linked clients to necessary community resources including housing, financial and medical needs.
Industrial Worker
Durham Staffing
Buffalo , New York
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Reported on findings and made proactive and targeted recommendation to senior leaders.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Selected material quantities or processing methods needed to achieve efficient production.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Managed quality assurance initiatives.
CNA, HHA, Personal Care Assistant
Sisters Hospital
Buffalo, NY
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Psycho-social Rehabilitation And Treatment
Rutgers University/ Middlesex County College Joint
Piscataway05.2022
High School Diploma -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Camden, NJ06.1981
Skills
- Crisis management
- Patient and Compassionate
- Mental Health Support
- Electronic Recordkeeping (MedicsCloud)
- Microsoft proficient
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Case Management Intern
Intergrated Case Management Services
08.2021 - Current
Industrial Worker
Durham Staffing
CNA, HHA, Personal Care Assistant
Sisters Hospital
Associate of Science - Psycho-social Rehabilitation And Treatment
Rutgers University/ Middlesex County College Joint
High School Diploma -
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey