Group Facilitator Health Educator
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CHRISTINE (Tina) RUANE
Middletown, NJ, 07748
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WORK EXPERIENCE
GARLAND ELDER LAW FIRM, Manalapan, NJ
Director of Client Services & Care Coordination, Apr 2014 – Present Executive role in an Elder Law & Estate Planning Firm. Often the first person that clients and their loved ones come in contact with during non attorney initial consults. In addition to triaging and new client intake, my advocacy and experience assists clients and families navigate the health care maze and long term decision making process where the health drives the law, Strong rapport with quality referral resources, physicians and the confident ability to develop and expand new leads. Develop programming and apply to applicable boards for accreditation of continuing education. Public health educator and speaker. Leader of the Life Care Planning division, overseeing the marketing and social work components of the firm. Ensure high degree of client customer service and satisfaction. Recruitment and retention of staff. Assist with development of policy and procedure. Advocacy for and preparation of clients for judicial proceedings. ST. BARNABAS HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE @ MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, Long Branch, NJ Clinical Liaison / Inpatient Social Worker / Bereavement Counselor, Mar 2008 – Nov 2011 Clinical liaison in an acute hospital setting. Patient intake and assessment for transition to care / hospice admission. Medical record reviews. Practice of inpatient social work on 10 bed unit, discharge planning / care coordination. Facilitation of grief, loss and trauma support groups. Hospital utilization review / collaborative care meetings. Case management of nursing home hospice patients and collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams. Promotion of hospice services to local health care community and public education. Advocacy for patients and families in and out of the clinical setting. LAUREL BAY HEALTH & REHABILITATION, Keansburg, NJ
Director of Social Services / Assistant Administrator, Oct 2003 – Oct 2007 Director of the social service department for a 120 bed long term/sub acute care facility. Assumed role of assistant administrator, management of interdisciplinary staff, performance evaluations, staff education and facility budget. Input on development of policy and procedure. Community outreach/marketing. Advocacy for residents and families.
MERIDIAN HEALTH / MERIDIAN NURSING & REHABILITATION @ RED BANK, Red Bank, NJ Director of Social Services / Assistant Administrator/ Case Manager, Feb 1998 – Aug 2003 Social Services Director for a 104 bed long term care facility. Facilitated resident groups, family support groups and educational activities. PPS training and implementation. Trained and tested for assistant administrator. JCAHO prep and survey completion with success. Obtained LNHA. Meridian Quality Care employee training. Department head management. External hospital case management and hospital liaison. Meridian hospice social work per diem.
EDUCATION
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
Master of Social Work Social Work Direct Practice (Jun 1997) 2 Ward Place Middletown, NJ, 07748 732-***-**** ********@***.*** The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC
Bachelor of Arts Applied Psychology (Jun 1996)
Relevant Course: Nursing
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
2009 Novartis Professional Panel Participant - Excelon Patch - New Orleans, LA with Dr. Jessica Isreal, Dr. Steve Swartz
Bereavement Group Facilitator - Stephy's Place - Red Bank, NJ Bereavement Facilitator - Grief Counselor - St, Mary's Parish - New Monmouth, NJ Alzheimer's Association - Volunteer - New Jersey
CREDENTIALS AND LICENSES
Certified Social Worker
Certified Assisted Living Administrator
Certified Elder Care Coordinator / Stockton Center On Successful Aging Certified Dementia Practitioner / National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Certified Support Group Facilitator / National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Alzheimer's Association Support Group Facilitator
REFERENCES
References available upon request
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