Wykia Thompkins
Lake Elsinore,CA
Summary
Driven by a commitment to enhancing client well-being, I leveraged my expertise in medication management and empathy at Riverside County to significantly improve youth medical oversight and client satisfaction. Demonstrated adaptability and caseload management skills across roles, ensuring safe and compassionate care that consistently met Riverside University Health System's high standards. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Residential Care Social Worker position. Ready to help youth achieve their goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Service Assistant
Riverside County
04.2022 - Current
- Medication Liaison over see that youth medical needs are being met, and email social workers regarding medication refills and doctor appointments.
- Provided empathetic support to clients during crisis situations, facilitating timely interventions by relevant professionals.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate information on available social services programs.
- Supported the professional development of team members by sharing knowledge, experience, and insights into effective practice within the field of social services assistance.
- Transport children throughout Riverside County; monitoring children during visitations and/ or monitoring children who are in the office; contacting foster parents to check on their needs; setting up meetings and tracking data; and documenting quality of visitations.
CNA, Float Pool
Riverside University Health System
07.2019 - 04.2022
- Improved patient safety by performing regular room checks to ensure a clean, hazard-free environment was maintained at all times.
- Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between various units within the hospital based on fluctuating staffing needs.
- Reduced fall incidents by regularly monitoring patients'' movements and implementing appropriate interventions.
- Supported patients'' mobility by safely transferring them to and from beds, wheelchairs, or other equipment.
CNA
Meadows Ridge Care Center
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Test and chart vitals and blood pressure.
- Coordinate with the transportation team to schedule appointments.
Education
Certified Nursing License - Patient Care
Mission Career College
Riverside, CA04.2018
No Degree - Sociology
Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA08.2014
Skills
- Empathy Display
- Caseload Management
- Client Advocacy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Medication management
- Documentation and charting
- Behavioral observation
Timeline
Social Service Assistant
Riverside County
04.2022 - Current
CNA, Float Pool
Riverside University Health System
07.2019 - 04.2022
CNA
Meadows Ridge Care Center
05.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing License - Patient Care
Mission Career College
No Degree - Sociology
Riverside Community College
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