GARY KINNEY
Medford, NJ 08055
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OBJECTIVE: A position that will allow me to use my skills a Licensed Practical Nurse in the Allergy Field.
QUALIFICATIONS: Experienced in administering, evaluating allergy examinations, Provides patient treatment and allergy information and interpretation of results of examinations as well as interpret for their allergies. Compile reports for the pharmacists to follow to formulate patient treatment. Provide consistent and quality patient treatment. Maintains and enhances patient and medical staff communication and relationships. Alerts physician to any patient histamine reactions immediately upon detection and provides vital signs.
Conducts patient allergy evaluations and treatments independently traveling to and from various medical offices once physician interviews and signs off on each patient. Completes administrative forms and assists patients as needed. Maintains a portable form file .Orders patient formulas and sends in daily reports using fax. Communicates electronically with patients with various languages and cultures. Medical First Responder. Skilled in Conflict resolution Able to train and evaluate new personnel. Known among my peers and employers for my organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects
LICENSES Licensed Special Education Teacher, State of New Jersey
AND Licensed Practical Nurse, State of New Jersey License #26NP04002200
CERTIFICATIONS: Certified to Teach Crisis Response Care
Certified in CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
Certified in First Aid
Certified in Crisis Management
EDUCATION: PALMER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY WYNNEWOOD, PA
Master of Divinity 2003
Master of Theology Degree 1997
Concentration in Counseling
COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 2004 to 2005
One Unit Clinical Pastoral Education
BURLINGTON COUNTY VOCATIONAL
TECHNICAL SCHOOL MEDFORD, NJ
Diploma: Nursing 1997
COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ
Post Graduate Studies: Vocational Counseling 1987 to 1992
ROWAN UNIVERSITY GLASSBORO, NJ
Bachelor of Arts Degree: Teacher of the Handicapped 1974
BURLINGTON COUNTY COLLEGE PEMBERTON, NJ
Associate of Arts Degree 1972
GARY KINNEY
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ADDITIONAL AMERICAN HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE MILLERSVILLE, MD
TRAINING: Sponsored by University of Maryland Baltimore (UMBC) an honors university
Critical Incident Stress Management Group Intervention Course 2007
BURLINGTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT MT. HOLLY, NJ
Courses included Personal Equipment Awareness, Psychological First Aid,
Crisis Management Communicable Disease Investigator Training,
CPR/AED For The Professional Rescuer, Burlington County
Medical Reserve Corps Spring Summit, Chemical and Radiological
Awareness Electrical Hazards Awareness, Bioterrorism 101 Awareness
Training, Family Preparedness, Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Summit,
and the National Incident Management System 2006 and 2007
BURLINGTON COUNTY SPECIAL
SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT MT. HOLLY, NJ
Courses included: Poech Hazardous Communications Standard Update
Session, Dissent Trial/Positive Reinforcement, Teaching Children By
Trauma, Introduction to Crisis, and Emergency Risk Communication 2007
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE (UMBC) PHILADELPHIA, PA
An Honors University. Off campus studies.
Courses included: Group Incident Stress Management/Group Crisis
intervention, Professional Anxiety Treatment 2006 and 2007
EXPERIENCE: BURLINGTON COUNTY SPECIAL
SERVICES SCHOOL DISTRICT MT. HOLLY, NJ
Teacher of the Multiple Handicapped 1974 to Present
Taught young people to age 21.
U.S ARMY RESERVES WILMINGTON, DE
A medical support brigade.
Patient Care Specialist, Part-time 1991 to 2004
Personnel Administration Specialist, Part-time 1990 to 1991
Patient Care Specialist, Part-time 1990 to 1991
VOLUNTEERISM: BURLINGTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER PROBATION 1974 to 1975
COUNSELING PROGRAM BURLINGTON COUNTY COURT UNDER
JUDGE TUNNY, RETIRED
Mentored teenaged juvenile offenders weekly during two hour sessions
for two hour sessions in the community. Sessions provided empathy,
structure and support through the establishment of a helping, caring
relationship.
LESTER A.DRENK BEHAVIOR HEALTH CENTER OF APPROX 1980 TO 1981
MOUNT HOLLY, GATEWAY LUMBERTON GROUP HOME FOR BOYS
. Mentored teenage boys living in a group home setting on a weekly basis. I provided
supportive mentoring to high risk teenaged boys on a one-to-one basis both in the
group home and out in the community in the group homes van. Various counseling and
therapeutic techniques, including active listening skills used to promote behavioral
and attitudinal changes desired to promote and adjusted return to their home and
school environments. Reports written with consultations with the onsite clinical
psychologist and case managers.
COOPER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 2004 TO 2005
CLINICAL PASTORAL COUNSELING
Provided both spiritual and emotional care to patients, their families, and also to the
medical staff in various adult and child trauma units. Provided initial intakes with
patient and family,maintained daily contact with them on my shift until released from
the hospital. Interviewed medical staff, conducted in-depth patient research. Wrote
computerized reports on a data base, made referrals to social workers, and other
support staff, provided follow-up contacts to the patient. Conducted patient care
planning with Pastoral Team on a weekly basis.
ANCORA STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL DEC 1, 08 TO PRESENT
VOLUNTEER STAFF CHAPEL
Assist in providing a therapeutic program that supports the patient’s spiritual, social
and emotional needs. Contact and discussions provided in a relaxed coffee house
atmosphere in which refreshments and snacks are provided along with opportunity to
speak and converse with staff their concerns and feelings in safety with peers they are
familiar. Developing plans to provide a men’s support group on a weekly basis.