Starlon Pruitt
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Accomplished Case Manager adept at handling high caseloads without sacrificing quality of care. Operates exceptionally well in high-pressure environments. Recommends best resources and courses of action to benefit patient needs and return each to optimal quality of life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Best Life Relocation Services
Minneapolis, MN
12.2023 - Current
- Counseled clients on available resources within the community that could help meet their needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss treatment options.
- Conducted home visits to assess the safety of living environments for clients.
- Advised staff members on effective strategies for working with challenging client behaviors.
- Assisted with applications for government benefits such as Medicaid or Social Security Disability Insurance.
- Collaborated with other service providers to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Provided referrals to appropriate health care providers or other community resources.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation according to agency guidelines.
- Monitored client progress through regular follow-up contacts.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
Personal Trainer
Self Employed
Minneapolis, MN
12.2019 - Current
- Curbed learning time by effectively developing customer rapport and training clients
- Bolstered customer satisfaction ratings by managing efficiently managing issues and providing dedicated service
- Taught clients how to properly operate exercise equipment
- Screened clients and performed client assessments
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability
- Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness programs and regimens
- Created inspirational physical training initiatives to foster healthy lifestyle decisions
- Promoted safe and interactive environment for club clients and members
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes
- Monitored proper execution and form of clients and adjusted positions to improve results and safety.
Substitute Teacher/EA
Intermediate District 287
Minnetonka, MN
10.2018 - Current
- Provide and develop lesson plans for students
- Develop IEP goals for trackers
- Providers classroom and 1 on 1 support for students
- Prevent negative altercations between students
- Customize curriculum for individual students
- Meetings with students and parents to problem solve behaviors
- Respond to behavior support calls to positively redirect students that are off task
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Collaborated with teaching staff to devise and implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities
- Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles
- Modified homework assignments based on daily progress and regional curriculum regulations.
Direct Care Worker
Behavior Interventions
Bloomington, MN
10.2018 - Current
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients
- Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Aided in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices or errands
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Youth Worker
Rochester
Rochester, MN
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Help cook breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Provide goals and facilitate exercise routines
- Applied clinical and behavioral knowledge to maintain safety during crisis moments
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth
- Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional and educational areas
- Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs
- Detailed program operations and participant activities with comprehensive recordkeeping.
Education
CPT - National Academy of Sports Medicine
01.2021
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Winona State University
Winona, MN01.2018
Skills
- Google Suite
- Time Management
- MS Power Point
- Childcare
- Social Work
- Case Management
- Program Development
- Moving Experience
- Classroom Management
- CPR (Certified
- Clients
- Customer service
- Database
- Meetings
- MS Word
- Safety
- Teaching
- Phone
- Fitness instruction
- Health and wellness
- Exercise program design
- Personal training and coaching
- First Aid and CPR
- Activity Planning
- Passion for fitness
- Motivational
- Demonstrating exercises
- Weight management
- Nutrition principles
- Biomechanics knowledge
- BMI knowledge
- Healthy living role model
- Client Advocacy
- Discharge Planning
- Community Outreach
- Staff Management
- Case Management Tracking
Authorizedtowork
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Case Manager
Best Life Relocation Services
12.2023 - Current
Personal Trainer
Self Employed
12.2019 - Current
Substitute Teacher/EA
Intermediate District 287
10.2018 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Behavior Interventions
10.2018 - Current
Youth Worker
Rochester
06.2018 - 01.2019
CPT - National Academy of Sports Medicine
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Winona State University