Current Career Objective - To work full-time in a clinical health care
setting, preferably working with the geriatric population.
EDUCATION
NHA - Nursing Home Administrator. License number: 7806
RCFE License (awaiting license number)
MFT License 84466
M.A. - Masters of Arts (Magna cum Laude) Alliant International University,
Marriage and Family Therapy, Includes clinical internship work providing
mental health assessment and treatment services through the County of San
Diego
. Foundation in principles of psychology and counseling
. Training in health assessment, motivational interviewing, group
dynamics, interpersonal therapies, cognitive-behavioral therapies,
geriatric population
B.A. - Bachelor of Arts in International Hospitality Management, University
of Tourism and Transport Studies, NHTV 2000
. Concentration on cultural diversity in management In-depth study of
Cross-Cultural Research, Designing and Giving Training and
Communication
. Minor in Business
Teaching Certificate - English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), San Diego
State University - American Language Institute (ALI) 2004
WORK EXPERIENCE
Nursing Home Administrator and AIT Kennon S. Shea & Associates
December 2012 - November 2014
Supervised clinical and administrative affairs of nursing home and related
facilities, including overseeing staff and personnel, financial matters,
medical care, medical supplies, facilities, and other duties as specific
positions demand. Developed and implemented Nursing Home policies and
procedures to comply with Federal, State and Local requirements and to
fulfilled licensure certification standards. Went through a remodel at the
facility, and started and completed the process of opening a sub acute unit
within the SNF. Specialized and knowledgeable in Title 22, OBRA, SNF, sub
acute, RTH, ACO, Medicare, Medicaid, MediCal, HMO
Director of Social Services, Kennon S. Shea & Associates
October 2010-December 2012
Duties include conducting patient social history assessments and
assessments of general functioning, case management, and documenting and
reporting outcomes. Duties also include conducting individual and family
therapy sessions and family conferences. Performing psychosocial case
management, and teaching psycho-educational classes. Lead Psychotropic
meetings.
Director of Social Services, Plum Healthcare
August 2009-October 2010
Duties include conducting patient social history assessments and
assessments of general functioning, case management, and documenting and
reporting outcomes. Duties also include conducting individual and family
therapy sessions and family conferences. Performing psychosocial case
management, and teaching psycho-educational classes. Lead Psychotropic
meetings.
Treatment Coordinator/Outreach Coordinator, Alvarado Parkway Institute
June 2008-July 2009
Duties include conducting patient intake and follow-up assessments,
outreach in board and care community, marketing, case management, and
documenting and reporting outcomes. Duties also include conducting group
and individual therapy sessions, performing psychosocial case management,
and teaching psycho-educational classes. Participate in conjoint
supervisory meetings on a weekly basis and share insight, support, and
clinical knowledge with other team members when appropriate.
Group Facilitator, Community Connection Resource Center
April 2008-September 2008
Conduct group therapy sessions to clients referred by Child Protective
Services and Probation.
Therapist closed unit, Promise Hospital of San Diego
March 2008-June 2008
This position is a part-time therapist position-providing individual
therapy and group therapy to chronically mentally ill patients in the
locked acute care units. Gained familiarity with psychotropic management.
Psychology MFT Intern, County of San Diego Mental Health Systems (MHS)
May 2007-May 2008
As a psychology intern, duties include conducting patient intake and follow-
up assessments, scoring and interpreting assessment results, documenting
and reporting outcomes. Interns receive extensive training on the HIPAA
regulations, privacy of patient medical records, and security of medical
data. Duties also include conducting group and individual therapy sessions,
performing psychosocial case management, and teaching psycho-educational
classes. Interns also participate in conjoint supervisory meetings on a
weekly basis and share insight, support, and clinical knowledge with other
team members when appropriate.
Research Administrative Assistant, VA San Diego Healthcare System & VMRF
Nov 2006-May 2007
The position involved assisting an established principal investigator (PI)
and HSRD unit director with research related and administrative work
including recruiting, assessing, and interviewing research participants,
preparation of VA and NIH grant proposals at various levels such as
training programs, individual projects, and large research center grants.
Duties involved providing assistance with preparation of scientific
abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts, planning research seminars,
scheduling and attending research unit meetings, planning for site visits,
planning travel to research conferences and meetings, editing of research
and administrative reports, calendar planning, purchasing and travel
reimbursements.
Administrative Assistant, Deutsche Bank-RREEF
June 2005- Nov 2006
Assisted the Property Manager with managing three different Commercial
Properties. Work included making Leases, Filing, Typing, Arranging and
checking Insurance Certificates, Property Maintenance Vendor Contact and
Contract Maintenance, Tenant Customer Service and Maintenance Calls,
Maintaining Current Tenant Lists, Running Reports, Credit Checks and
maintaining Floor plans.
Teacher, Sole-proprietor Business
2004-2005
Providing language instruction including grammatical correction, vocabulary
development and conversational English and Dutch.
Teacher/Private Tudor, American Language Institute, San Diego, CA
2004
Assisted language teacher in oral communication classes;
facilitated/instructed classes of varying sizes; developed and implemented
lesson plans; provided instruction on grammatical correction, vocabulary
development and conversational English; private tutoring with Japanese
students.
Manager, Carrows Restaurant, San Diego, CA
2001 - 2003
Managed 50+ employees including continuous supervision, recruiting,
scheduling, direction, instruction, coaching, enforcing company standards,
systems and procedures, disciplining, and ensuring product quality;
developed training programs to improve overall service; selected,
implemented and measured success of Local Store Marketing promotions.
Front Desk Supervisor, Marriott Hotel and Marina, San Diego, CA
1999 - 2001
Managed 40+ front desk and recreational employees; managed front desk
operations; handled guest relations; acted as Tour Guide for international
guests speaking French, German or Dutch
Restaurant Manager, Humphrey's Restaurant, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1997 - 1999
Managed all aspects of service related activities for 55+ employees.
Training Manager, Royal Princess Srinakarian Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
1997
Developed training program to improve customer service and conversational
and Business English.
Special Skills and Relevant Experience
. Language Skills - Proficient in English & Dutch, intermediate
speaker/writer in French and German
. CPR for the Professional Rescuer
. NHA License (#7806)
. RCFE License
. MFT License
. Extensive business computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
. PRO-ACT and AARC training completed