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Tanya Nichols
Case Manager
Henderson,Nevada
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Case Manager
Criminal Justice Ministry
St Louis, MO
02.2023 - Current
- Partnered with social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Evaluated treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Utilized trauma-informed approach to promote healing and empowerment for clients.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Facilitated individual and group sessions to promote positive behavior change for clients.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
Certified Medication Technician
Midwest Solutions
St Louis, MO
01.2019 - Current
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Behavioral Technician
BJC INDEPENDENCE CENTER
ST LOUIS, MO
06.2012 - 01.2019
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Devised problem-solving methods such counseling, psychotherapy and homework assignments to improve clients' quality of life.
- Conducted therapeutic group sessions about life events and experiences with clients, establishing both short- and long-term goals.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- With In Psych residential facility, administered medications
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
- Administered medications to relieve symptoms and monitor effects on clients.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Help with house meetings, and room checks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Peoria High
Peoria IL 08.1996 - 05.2000
Certified Medication Tech - Nursing
Daruby School
St Louis 03.2012 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Crminal Justice
Harris Stowe State University
St Louis, MO 08.2013 - 05.2023
Skills
Written and verbal communication
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Certification
Certified Medication Tech
Timeline
Case Manager
Criminal Justice Ministry
02.2023 - Current
Certified Medication Technician
Midwest Solutions
01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Crminal Justice
Harris Stowe State University
08.2013 - 05.2023
Behavioral Technician
BJC INDEPENDENCE CENTER
06.2012 - 01.2019
Certified Medication Tech - Nursing
Daruby School
03.2012 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Peoria High
08.1996 - 05.2000
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