Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges; with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills-highly adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Advisor/ Dorm Supervisor
Mount Edgecumbe High School
Sitka, AK
08.2021 - 12.2023
Supervised students in the residential dorm setting; performed hourly security checks; Reported suspicious behaviors to Administration; Performed conflict resolution; Provided positive role model behavior; Performed paperwork and documentation as necessary and applicable; Performed nightly bed and dorm checks; Refers inappropriate behaviors to Administration/Counseling where applicable; Is attentive to student psychosocial and medical needs; Deescalated behaviors and situations; Ensured health and safety standards; Coordinated with administrators, security staff, nursing and wellness teams; Acted as Supervisor to all dorms (400 students; Performed behavior and situational deescalation; documented in REACH system.
Reported illnesses, emergencies and crisis situations immediately
Answered telephones and routed calls or delivered messages.
Facilitated programs such as study sessions and activities.
Accompanied and supervised students during meals.
Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
Coordinated, planned and supervised dorm gatherings and functions to promote and increase social skills among students.
Counseled students in handling family and educational problems.
Established strong relationships with faculty members and staff to ensure the smooth functioning of the residence dorm environment.
Retail Manager (Seasonal))
Dockside Provisioners
Sitka, AK
06.2022 - 09.2022
Responsible for all business aspects; Managed advertising, sales, marketing, inventory management and customer relations; Handled day-to-day operations; Money handling, etc.
Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
Effectively managed inventory controls and re-orders within budget guidelines.
Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement for profitability.
Conducted inventory management activities such as receiving shipments and maintaining stock levels.
Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
Developed strategies for increasing sales and improving customer service.
Staged merchandise and stocked sales floor to stimulate impulse sales.
Established relationships with key suppliers in order to secure competitive pricing options.
Resolved customer complaints in an efficient manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Hired, trained, mentored, and evaluated staff members on a regular basis.
Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Waitress
Halibut Point Crab and Chowder
Sitka, AK
05.2022 - 07.2022
Carries out and takes orders using handheld TOAST POS; Ensures quality control in the restaurant setting; ; Busses tables; assists in preparation of food, etc.
Served alcoholic beverages responsibly in accordance with state laws.
Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.
Maintained knowledge of menu items, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Communicated daily specials to customers.
Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat customers.
Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
Assisted with setting up the dining area before shift began.
Presented menus and answered questions regarding items.
Provided assistance with closing tasks such as restocking supplies and cleaning equipment.
Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
Resident Care Coordinator
Iuditas Memory Care
Salem, OR
01.2021 - 08.2021
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, DME representatives and other members of the healthcare team
Trains employees
Dispenses and assists with medication administration
Conducts medication audits
Responds to emergencies appropriately and accordingly
Provides all aspects of care where appropriate and necessary
Provides documentation
Devises scheduling of employees.
Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
Administered medications as prescribed by physicians according to established policies and procedures.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
Supervised staff during their shifts ensuring tasks are completed correctly.
Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Performed assessments on new admissions and provided orientation to new residents regarding facility rules and regulations.
Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
Provided close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.
Conducted regular rounds of the facility to ensure quality of care standards were met.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
Assessed residents' health status, functional abilities, and need for assistance.
Responded promptly to emergency situations such as falls or illness by assessing the situation and implementing appropriate interventions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care services.
Maintained confidentiality of all resident information according to HIPAA regulations.
Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
Participated in continuing education programs related to aging process and gerontology topics.
Managed medication administration program for residents according to physician orders.
Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Patient Care Assistant/Caregiver
Homecare Professionals
Concord, CA
02.2020 - 09.2020
Provided home healthcare to various clients; performs ADL's; medication assistance and reminders; vital signs; errands; housekeeping tasks, etc.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids.
Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding.
Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
Patient Care Assistant (Independent Contractor)
Hallway Healthcare
Livermore, CA
09.2019 - 02.2020
Assists with ADL's; performs vital signs; assists in basic household needs as needed such as shopping, laundry, cleaning, etc
Assists in self administration of medications; reports concerns to supervisor, etc .
Helped maintain a clean environment in the home.
Reminded client to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
Obtained vital signs and collected biological samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.
Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate and blood pressure.
Planned and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diet.
Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Medication Technician/Caregiver
Silver Creek Retirement Community
Saint Augustine, FL
02.2019 - 08.2019
Administers prescribed medications to patients and maintains related medical records under supervision of licensed nurse
Verifies identity of patient receiving medication and records name of drug, dosage, and time of administration on specified forms or records
Presents medication to patient and observes ingestion or other application, or administers medication, using specified procedures
Takes vital signs or observes patient to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies designated personnel of unexpected reactions
Gives direct patient care, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding patients, and assisting in examinations and treatments
Maintains supply of ordered medications and apportions, mixes, or assembles drugs for administration to patient
Records and restocks medication inventories.
Lead Medication Technician; Shift Supervisor
Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care
Green Cove Springs, FL
01.2018 - 02.2019
Orders, audits, administers medications; Enters and carries out physicians orders; Rounds with physicians and nurses; supervised staff; maintains medical charts; orders laboratory requisitions and draws; orders supplies; assesses patient status and needs; provides wound care; responds to emergencies; interacts with members of the clinical care team; interacts with family members and visitors, provides all aspects of care; assists in planning and carrying out of activities; assists and orders therapeutic interventions as needed; deescalates violent situations, etc.
Youth Care Worker
Hastings Youth Academy/ Department Of Juvenile Justice
Hastings, FL
07.2018 - 10.2018
Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team
Provides input and planning during treatment planning process
Communicates pertinent information as it relates to youth and their therapeutic needs
Facilitates activities when on shift
Helps to develop healthy communication and problem solving skills during times of stress or anxiety
Supervises daily living environment of youth
Helps with daily chores and daily living activities
Monitors personal hygiene of youth and ensures proper care in this area
Attends court hearings when assigned
Develops and maintains appropriate and healthy relationship with youth
Provides transportation to youth when assigned
Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner
Helps with assessment and overall condition of the grounds which the youth live
Participates in activities or responsibilities which the youth are responsible
Responsible for de-escalating angry youth
Responsible for teaching, modeling, practicing supporting and articulating the appropriate behaviors for youth during good times and bad times
Responds in a relevant physical manner during time that physical management may be necessary
Participates in all required agency trainings
Utilizes DJJ approved P.A.R
Verbal and physical techniques when appropriate.
Mental Health Technician
Flagler Hospital
Saint Augustine, FL
09.2017 - 01.2018
Assists in admissions and discharges of patients; conducts milieu security checks and sweeps; completes 15 minute observation checks; obtains vital signs; assists in de-escalating of potentially violent behaviors; conducts therapeutic groups; monitors patients for safety; assists with ADL's as needed, etc.
Direct Support Professional/Caregiver/Life Skills Coach
Senior Staffing Services
Ocala, FL
02.2016 - 09.2017
Provided all aspects of ADL's to persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the home and the community
Teaching of life skills that promote independence according to the client's individual Support Plan.
Caregiver/Companion/Home Health Aide
Private
Palatka, FL
10.2016 - 03.2017
Companionship; assisting with bathing, dressing, and feeding; Running errands; Assist with personal laundry and housekeeping; Medication assisting; Transport and assist to and from medical appointments; Provide emotional support; Communication with members of the healthcare team, etc.
Assistant Manager--Food Services
Cafe Deluca
Ocala, FL
09.2015 - 02.2016
Maintain work areas and serving areas in a clean, sanitary and safe condition; wash and clean counters and steam tables; wash and store pots, pans, trays and kitchen equipment; Count money and prepare money boxes or cash registers with appropriate amount and denominations of change; Sell a variety of foods and beverages and make proper change; collect tickets and money for meals and beverages sold and make appropriate change; Assist in storing unused food and supplies; dispose of unusable leftovers and garbage; Operate a variety of standard kitchen equipment such as a cash register,dishwasher, and ovens; report faulty equipment as necessary; Assist in food preparation; Cash handling; Correctly taking customer orders; Order delivery; Sanitation; Inventory measures; etc.
Health Screening Technician
Healthy Achievers
Portsmouth, NH
06.2012 - 08.2015
Performed health screenings for clients
Certified Nursing Assistant - Sub Acute Unit
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
Eugene, OR
05.2010 - 08.2010
Overseeing patient safety; conducting ambulation and rehabilitative feeding programs; splint application; utilizing and maintenance of rehabilitative equipment; obtaining vital signs; performing whirlpools and showers; bed-making; stocking of supplies; initiating and assisting with CPR upon necessity; assisting with surgical wound treatments; positioning of patients; identifying potential emergencies; transfers and transport of patients; processing admissions and discharges; specimen collection; CHEM-9 collection and interpretation of results; CPAP application and maintenance; performing necessary bladder scans and documentation of results; CPM set up, application, and maintenance; Guiac collection and result assessment; electronic documentation, etc.
Claims Integrity Site Data Collector
MedAssurant, INC. D.B.A 'Avalon.'
Collington, MD
Extracted specified information from medical charts on behalf of various insurance companies while scanning/uploading to secure company database for review; following HIPAA policy; utilizing both high-tech
Computer and scanning equipment; completing company mandating training; communication with both colleagues and site managers.
Education
Associate of Applied Arts - Communications
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR
03.2011
Associate of Applied Arts - Psychology
Lane Community College
Eugene, OR
01.2010
Certificate - EMT
Northern Essex Community College
09.2003
Skills
HIPAA Compliance
Medical Terminology/Clinical Terminology
EMR Systems- EPIC, PointClickCare
Medical Transcription
Basic phlebotomy
Medication Technician (Certified)
Clinical assessment
Behavior Monitoring
Policy Enforcement
Documentation
Microsoft- Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Windows
Case Management
Individual / Group Counseling
Trauma Informed Care
Crisis Intervention
Medication Administration
Care plans
Management/Leadership
Documentation review
Medical Billing
Medical chart review
Supervising experience
Medical record documentation
Conflict management
Human resources
Customer service
Training & development
Research
Customer relationship management
Analysis skills
Typing
Google Docs
Google Suite
Certification
First Aid Certification
Certified Medication Technician
CPR Certification
Timeline
Retail Manager (Seasonal))
Dockside Provisioners
06.2022 - 09.2022
Waitress
Halibut Point Crab and Chowder
05.2022 - 07.2022
Residential Advisor/ Dorm Supervisor
Mount Edgecumbe High School
08.2021 - 12.2023
Resident Care Coordinator
Iuditas Memory Care
01.2021 - 08.2021
Patient Care Assistant/Caregiver
Homecare Professionals
02.2020 - 09.2020
Patient Care Assistant (Independent Contractor)
Hallway Healthcare
09.2019 - 02.2020
Medication Technician/Caregiver
Silver Creek Retirement Community
02.2019 - 08.2019
Youth Care Worker
Hastings Youth Academy/ Department Of Juvenile Justice
07.2018 - 10.2018
Lead Medication Technician; Shift Supervisor
Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care
01.2018 - 02.2019
Mental Health Technician
Flagler Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2018
Caregiver/Companion/Home Health Aide
Private
10.2016 - 03.2017
Direct Support Professional/Caregiver/Life Skills Coach
Senior Staffing Services
02.2016 - 09.2017
Assistant Manager--Food Services
Cafe Deluca
09.2015 - 02.2016
Health Screening Technician
Healthy Achievers
06.2012 - 08.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant - Sub Acute Unit
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
05.2010 - 08.2010
Claims Integrity Site Data Collector
MedAssurant, INC. D.B.A 'Avalon.'
Associate of Applied Arts - Communications
Lane Community College
Associate of Applied Arts - Psychology
Lane Community College
Certificate - EMT
Northern Essex Community College
First Aid Certification
Certified Medication Technician
CPR Certification
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