Experienced in managing comprehensive care plans and leading teams in healthcare settings. Leverages strong communication and organizational skills to ensure effective patient care and foster collaboration among staff. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes. Employs targeted care strategies and efficient resource management to drive positive results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Suicide Prevention Specialist
KINGS VIEW
02.2024 - Current
Answer all contacts on assigned incoming lines, including but not limited to 988, crisis, and community support lines, with compassion and in accordance with the organization's training and scope
Collect and document contacts and all required data in an accurate and timely manner via iCarol data collection software program & additional helpline software
Offer any applicable resources and referrals to clients
Place outgoing and follow-up calls to designated programs as required
Apply crisis intervention tools and techniques and make appropriate connections to community safety net programs when needed
Evaluate consumer for the need of W & I 5150 Codes Evaluation, coordinating appropriate shorMerm rescue response
Assist with placing rescue calls as needed for contacts requiring emergency assistance
Navigate multiple computer databases to locate and refer contacts to appropriate community resources
Uphold all American Association of Suicidology standards by which CVSPH is accredited
Perform additional responsibilities as they develop and are assigned
Facilitator
Westcare
09.2023 - Current
Design training curriculum
Organize in-house and offsite activities, like presentations, job simulations and role-play
Order instructional material (e.g
Ebooks and manuals)
Discuss career-pathing opportunities with managers
Enrich courses with visual aids to engage trainees
Measure outcomes from trainings
Research and recommend learning equipment (e.g
Platforms and projector's)
Population of focus currently transitioning from incarceration
Lead Care Manager
Kings View Behavioral Health System
06.2023 - 02.2024
Conduct outreach, education, coordination, health promotion, assessment, care management, plan development, engagement targeting the most vulnerable persons in the community and with a focus on helping people obtain whole person wellness and recovery
Elements of whole person wellness include, but are not limited to, a level of housing appropriate to their health, chronic and/or acute symptom recovery, and absence of involvement with the criminal justice system
Also, will coordinate care with healthcare and social service professionals
Population of focus is working with individuals currently incarcerated or re-entering the community
Admissions Coordinator/ Activities Coordinator
The Vineyards at Fowler/ Fowler Care Center
05.2022 - 05.2023
Respond to requests for medical record information by insurance companies
Collaborate with internal and external sources to solve admission problems as needed in accordance with facility policies
Collect, and review admission documentation for accuracy and completion
Coordinate the pre-admission screening and approval process in accordance with facility policies
Maintain a current resident census; provide the census report to the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and government personnel as necessary and in accordance with privacy rules
Maintain a resident waiting list in accordance with established facility policies and procedures and as required by state/federal regulatory requirements
Maintain an accurate record of available beds
Obtain the resident/guardian's signature on all required permits, releases, authorizations, etc
Provide residents with admission information packet
Care Manager
Amdal In Home Care
11.2013 - 04.2022
As a Care Manager I oversee between 60-80 patients at any given time
I take the initial inquiry of care from a family member call in or hospital, explain what Amdal can provide for them
Then perform an assessment with the patient and their family gather information to properly write a care plan the caregiver can clearly follow
Weekly or bi-weekly I provided care management and medication management services
This consists of managing patients appointments refilling medications boxes along with making sure the correct dosage was given in the home
Keep in constant contact with home health services and physicians
Provide training to family and caregivers on hoyer lifts, gait belt and much more
Majority of our patients have Alzheimer's, mental illness or hospice care
Every 30/60/90 day perform patients evaluations updating care plans and keep family up to date with concerns or changes in care