High School Medical

Therapy and Counseling Active Listening

Speaking English Language

Customer and Personal Service Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Coordination

Reading Comprehension Complex Problem Solving

Time Management Monitoring

Persuasion Computers and Electronics

Cler ical

Jun 2004-Dec 2016

Jan 1994-Jun 2004

LINDA THOMPSON

Professional Summary

Seasoned Survei l lance Special ist with more than 15 years of experience in fast-paced Publ ic Health. Excellent [Organization and Time skills. Track record of achieving exceptional results in Reviewing charts and abstracting pertinent iformation.

Skills

Experience

Surveillance Specialist II

DSHS Birth Defects Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch 6/5 - HOUSTON, Tx Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.

Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.

Create, maintain, and enter information into databases. Set up and manage paper or electronic filing systems, recording information, updating paperwork, or maintaining documents, such as attendance records, correspondence, or other material.

Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.

Greet visitors or callers and handle their inquiries or direct them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.

Complete forms in accordance with company procedures. Schedule and confirm appointments for clients, customers, or supervisors. Make copies of correspondence or other printed material. Conduct searches to find needed information, using such sources as the Internet.

Develop or maintain internal or external company Web sites. Activity Director

11711 Flagler Street Southwest Houston, HOUSTON, TX 77071 Ph: 713-***-****

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Apr 1993

Jan 1969

Courtyard Convalescent Center - HOUSTON, Tx

Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being. Observe, analyze, and record patients' participation, reactions, and progress during treatment sessions, modifying treatment programs as needed. Plan, organize, direct and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients' rehabilitation, help them integrate into the community and prevent further medical problems.

Develop treatment plan to meet needs of patient, based on needs assessment, patient interests and objectives of therapy.

Prepare and submit reports and charts to treatment team to reflect patients' reactions and evidence of progress or regression.

Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests. Counsel and encourage patients to develop leisure activities. Instruct patient in activities and techniques, such as sports, dance, music, art or relaxation techniques, designed to meet their specific physical or psychological needs.

Confer with members of treatment team to plan and evaluate therapy programs.

Encourage clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities, such as sports, games, arts and crafts, and gardening.

Education

Activity Director Certification : Geriatric Activity and therapy Alvin Community College - Alvin, TX

High School Diploma : Basic

Jack Yates High School - Houston, TX

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