Education:
Canisius College: Buffalo, NY Fall ***4 - May
2008
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology
Minors: Clinical Counseling/ Sociology
Cumulative GPA: 3.88/4.0
Volunteer Work:
Denver Kids Inc: Active Mentor Jan 2010- Present
Internships:
Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center May 2007 -
August 2007
Interned as a social worker in long term care and rehab working with
residents, families, and staff in caring for elderly residents' well being
and personal needs. Took an active role in family and staff meetings, the
admission process, care planning, and documentation of residents' progress
at the facility.
Work Experience:
Cherry Creek Nursing Center: Dec. 2009- Present
Work as a business office manager, handling the resident's trust accounts,
billing secondary insurance companies, scheduling and billing ancillary
services (dental, optometry, podiatry, audiology) for all residents at
facility. Assist family and residents with finance concerns and issues in
addition to multiple office duties.
Iroquois Nursing Home Nov. 2009- October 2010
Activities' leader and social worker for elderly residents at the nursing
home. Participated in multiple office tasks and duties in addition to
counseling resident/families.
Rosewood Heights Health Center May 2008 - Nov.
2008
Social worker for the residents residing at the facility including;
elderly, mentally ill, homeless. HIV/AIDS patients, etc.
Lutheran Church Assisted Living Home September 2006 -
May 2008
Held activities and events for the elderly residents (bingo, game night,
painting nails, exercise, decorating cookies, etc.), met one on one with
residents, and recruited other Canisius College students to volunteer at
the Home.
Professional Memberships:
PSI CHI Fall 2006 - Present
Secretary position of the National Psychology Honor Society
Special Awards/Recognition:
Dean's Honors List Fall 2004 - May
2008
Volunteer of the Year at Lutheran Church Home Spring 2007
Outstanding Psychology Student Award Spring 2008