Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Hunterdon County Prosectors Operation Helping Hand
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Tosha Rutledge

Recovery Specialist / Case Manager
Riverton,NJ

Summary

Works well in high-stress environments with solid multitasking, planning and decision-making skills and adaptability to meet any challenge. . Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Passionate about providing support and resources for patients with substance abuse issues.

Work History

Recovery Specialist/Case Manager

Good News Home For Woman
Flemington, NJ
12.2019 - Current
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Collects information about client in order to deal with any legal, financial, and or personal issues.
  • Provide resources to client to eliminate barriers for growth during and after treatment.
  • Assist with transiton to Housing and Aftercare.

CNA

Merwick Care Center
Plainsboro, NJ
01.2013 - 06.2019
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Education

Recovery Coach Specialist - Center For Addiction Recovery Training

City of Angels
Hamiltion New Jersey
01.2020 - 02.2020

Skills

Body language expertise

Goal Setting

Crisis Intervention

Clinical assessment

Providing community referrals

Specimen testing

PPE Compliance

Organization and Time Management

Teambuilding

Critical Thinking

Hunterdon County Prosectors Operation Helping Hand

Operation Helping Hand is a program designed to assit individuals getting the help they need for substance abuse when facing legal issues rather then going directly to jail. Whenever a subject is apprehended for a crime depending on the severity, they are connected with a Recovery Specialist that will help the subject get into a treatment facility and or substance abuse treatment program.

Timeline

Recovery Coach Specialist - Center For Addiction Recovery Training

City of Angels
01.2020 - 02.2020

Recovery Specialist/Case Manager

Good News Home For Woman
12.2019 - Current

CNA

Merwick Care Center
01.2013 - 06.2019
Tosha RutledgeRecovery Specialist / Case Manager