Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team within mental health capacities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Services Coordinator
M.D Anderson Cancer Center
06.2022 - Current
Supported hospital and clinic operations using customer service skills and detailed system knowledge.
Troubleshot and resolved department issues to maintain patient satisfaction and keep optimal patient flows.
Prepares and maintains daily appointment templates and/or patient records
Referred patients to appropriate professionals and services.
Accessed patient information through various software applications, maintaining strict confidentiality to remain compliant with HIPAA regulations.
Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments with patients and healthcare professionals.
Provided helpful assistance by anticipating and responding to needs of patients and family members.
Substitute Teacher
Swing Education
03.2022 - Current
SWING EDUCATION
Followed lesson plans provided by the regular Teacher to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students
Provided and managed the classroom effectively to encourage student participation, minimize distractions and maintain a positive learning environment
Actively advocates for students to ensure all learning needs are being met
Adapted teaching methods to fit the needs of each individual student
Supervised students in and out of the classroom, including in the halls, on the playground and in the cafeteria
Provides in-class and at-home assignments based on the available lesson plans
Addressed rowdy and uncooperative students by speaking firmly and informing head teacher of transgressions.
Assisted Outpatient Treatment Coordinator
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD
06.2021 - 02.2022
Aided clients with history of multiple hospitalizations reframe from readmission
Provided training and education on the nature of mental illness, the importance of medication regimen
Actively advocated for clients to ensure all of their needs were met holistically
Produced referrals for various community resources
Performed assessments (ANSA, DLA20, etc.) to determine service needs and progress of treatment goals
Provided skills trainings and psychosocial rehabilitation services
Troubleshot and resolved complex issues to enhance patient and family experience.
Established strong work network by building professional relationships with physicians and fellow employees.
Identified family members, social networks and community systems for inclusion in client treatment plans.
Court Social Worker
Caddo Parish Juvenile Court
08.2019 - 12.2020
Conducted biopsychosocial assessments
Transcribed detailed notes during business meetings to distribute to department
Produced referrals for various community resources
Performed assessments (ACE) to determine service needs and progress of treatment goals
Maintained confidential case documentation
Assisted with identifying substance abuse programs to treat clients with addiction
Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients
Served as client advocate and promoted ideas that aligned with client’s best interest
Drafted petitions, court reports, case plans and other legal documents to achieve goals
Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
Sales Associate
Old Navy
02.2017 - 06.2018
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions
Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information.
Office Manager
Fire Safety Services
06.2014 - 02.2018
Supported office needs including taking messages, scanning documents and routing business correspondence
Increased office organization by developing more efficient filing system and customer database protocols
Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism, and performance objectives.
Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by promptly resolving client and case issues.
Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Education
Bachelor's - Social Work
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
Master - Social Work
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
05.2024
Skills
Active listener
Emotional intelligence
Abitlity to adaptCrisis Intervention Model
Ability to adapt to adapt to changing work environments
Discipline and Feedback
Demographics Information
Patient Intakes
Patient Engagement
Specialty Care
Reminder Calls
Appointment Scheduling
Collection Management
Critical Thinking
Efficient Epic user
Critical thinker
Familiar with signs of mental illness
Effective time management and organizational skills
Tissue Procurement Specialist (Laboratory Technician) at The University of Texas at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center- Genitourinary Medical OncologyTissue Procurement Specialist (Laboratory Technician) at The University of Texas at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center- Genitourinary Medical Oncology