Elder Care in Fort Myers, Florida

PATRICIA NATION                                                                [email protected]                                                                (719) 96...     PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES                   Seeking Part-time position which will enhance my skills and abilities                to their full potential; with a strong desire to be a part of an establishment driven by 'Integrity.' SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS                 16 plus years experience in Health Care                  Conscientious and dependable worker.                  Excellent skills in public relations,and service.                  Ability to rapidly acquire and apply new skills.                  Able to work independently and as a member of a team.                  Take pride in work and contribution to an organization.                  Proven ability to assume responsibility and meet challenges. EDUCATION                     Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology - 1999                UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO - Pueblo, Colorado                Associates Degree in General Studies~ Paralegal - 1991                PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Colorado Springs, Colorado PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 01/14~ Present Freelance Work- HHA, Legal Research, Writing Project, Assistant 08/11- 1... RIght at Home                      Home Health Assistant Cert. 7/08 - 6/10    ROCKY MOUNTAIN OPTIONS                      Colorado Springs, Colorado                      Case Manager~ILST                  Duties to include:                  Responsibilities included being in charge of performing home visit                  assessments to determine eligibility for Long Term Care.                  Followed formal procedures in determining eligibility.                  Documented all data, and scored cognitive and behavioral assessments.                  Determined eligibility to qualify functionality for the state of Co.                  Set up resources for clients who were accepted.                  Gave clients list accepted providers and set up services for ADL's                  Calculated total cost of Par, forward to state for financial approval.                  Made log notes daily on any and all contacts.                  Followed-up with clients on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.               SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS                  Responsible for an equivalent caseload of 70 clients.                  Worked one-on-one with brain-injury clients.                  Independent Life Skills Trainer                  Taught basic academic classes for improving cognitive skills.                  Covered social interaction and possible conflicts.                  Covered boundaries and appropriate behavior.                  Suggested improvements in socially acceptable behavior.                  Observed and documented reports for acute and SLP clients                 1.5 Years        QUEST DIAGNOSTICS                         Colorado Springs, Colorado                         Lab Assistant~Phlebotomist                         PSC Lab draws, Processing, EKG, PFT, Data Entry- Personal & Insurance, Coding 3.5 Years        MEMORIAL HOSPITAL                        Colorado Springs, Colorado                        ER Tech                                             Assisted doctors and nurses in all areas of patient care.                        Lab Assistant~Phlebotomist                        Worked in Central Receiving, Processing, Courier, Phlebotomy. 5 Months       GOODWILL INDUSTRIES                       Colorado Springs, Colorado                       Case Manager                       Worked with single parent homes in a career opportunity program. 2 Years         JIREH HOME~ A Kidz Hope                      Colorado Springs, Colorado                      Counselor / Office Manager                      Directed/ ran the daily operations of girls group home. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE                   Freelance Paralegal                                     MILITARY EXPERIENCE 93-95         UNITED STATES NAVY                   Hospital Corpsman / Pharmacy, Lab, Scheduling, Immunizations                   Performed a variety of tech duties in Primary- Urgent Care clinical setting.                   Project White Hat, Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. SPECIALIZED TRAINING                ICD Coding                Med Certified (Q-MAP)                EMT- B                Paralegal                HHA Cert