Clinician, Social Worker, Paralegal Professional

SHAWN D SANDERS

**** ******** **** **

Hyattsville, MD 20785

Phone: 202-***-****

Email: ************@*****.***

Objective: To pursue a position as a Care Manager in the Health industry, servicing the quality care of life for individuals and families to reach their optimum level of well-being.

Education: Howard University-Behavioral & Social Science, MS-Howard University

Effective writing and Communication Skills-Certification

Howard University-Paralegal Certification

Trinity College-Psychology BA

Montgomery College, AA Fine Arts

Federal City College

First Hemodialysis Training Center-Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT)

Medicine Technician Certification

Professional Experience:

2021 – 2022 Howard University Hospital (Washington, DC)

I work in (SICU) and rotating to other units (1:1) (PCT) doing VS, I and O (tallying) as shift change and assisting with a team of Clinical I work (12) hrs X 2-3 days weekly which includes some weekends. Assisting staff has been a big part of the team to keep the workload efficient with the rules and guidelines to provide the patients with the highest quality care as possible.

2017- 2020 Global Resource Supports

I was working with DDA consumers of all (Growth and Developmental) age groups with DSM disorders in a Day Program. In which I experienced doing, ISP-IPP’s (Treatment Plan). Post doing the Psychosocial Summary while doing a careful Assessment (Clinical) DSM-Disorders- Axis. I worked with Consumers with a (Multidisciplinary team) doing quarterly and annual reviews. Objective: To assess and evaluate the strategies and long and short-term Goals for modification based on the progress of the Consumer. In this position some of the Consumers had (Dual Diagnosis) attached with a BSP Plan. Therefore, a protocol was created over a period of time to evaluate the inappropriate subsequent behaviors. One population that I experienced working with was consumers who had 3-Dimension of Autism. The Spectrum consisted of consumers who were Non-Verbal vs Verbal. Most of my Treatment Modalities were aimed at the category or range after assessing their functional abilities through observing them in everyday (ADL) Activities-of-Daily-Living. However, afterwards l was able to understand that most Consumers with Autism best Method of learning is through “Visual Acuity” was consist of TV, Tablets and computers to see others performing ADL in a Community or Household setting which Illustrates learning.

2010-2016 Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Psychiatric Technician

I worked as a PRN in a Behavioral Health Unit with adults and adolescents with DSM

disorders. I assisted and initiated groups at times while engaging with patients during the day. I assisted with the initial admissions, with filling out paperwork while giving clarification, disclosure for treatment. Finally, part of admission was taking weights, Vital sign, taking personal belongings of patient by labeling and placing in a safe area to ensure proper return to patient-post discharge.

2004-2010 Crownsville Mental Health Institution-Care Manager

As the Unit Manager, I supervised on the evening shift (12:45-11:30) I supervised 4 employees, who worked under my supervision. With a unit census of 15-20, young to middle age adults who had dual diagnosis, DSM-Disorders. In this role I did group counseling and 1:1 with individuals Who required more intensive therapy. My therapeutic approach involved using the behavioral modification reward and conditioning approach. However, in many cases I used the Cognitive (processing) with the use of didactics and somatics manifested. I de-escalated many disputes with patients who became agitated at the least “Antecedent” to manifesting a high risk safety problem to the other patients, and surrounding staff. The building had previous citations through the state because it was an old run down building that eventually was torn down. The Mangers and staff was sent to Shady Grove Adventist Hospital for job replacement (security). The patients were 24 hour residence and the others treated on an out-patient basis.

2002-2009 Comprehensive Health Care, CHI Social Worker

I was a Manager and in my role was to work with consumers and clients in the residential setting. I developed the consumers Individual Service Plan-IPP for mental and

Individualized consumers in a residential setting in the dining (1:1) when not in use for confidentiality and focus. I also, advocated for consumers in the Judicial Systems, To give the court system the plan of care for rehabilitation and restoration to health and wellness to hopefully return into society to with a purpose through continuous goals with support and continuous follow-up to empower the patient to thrive and not just to survive.

2009-2011 Autumn Meadows-Assisted Living Program-Pt-Care manager

I worked in an Assisted living Program with seniors who were High-functioning. They

were ambulatory patients with some Health problems managed by medication-I updated the MAR, medication reminder and in some cases because of COPD, pts.

Consumers with portable O2-nasal canula were changed, as needed. The Environment was to be kept clean and free from obstacles to ensure safety and Accident prevention.

2004-2010 Shiloh Baptist Church-Consultant Washington DC

Addressing the well-being of the mom and child. Focused on prenatal and postnatal

Concerns for a healthy mom and child.

2002-2009 Center for Juvenile and Criminal Justice-Case manager-Washington, DC

I worked closely with delinquent juveniles from the school system, from mainstream

Programs. Court advocacy, and follow-up case management,

1999-2002 INTERNSHIP-Montgomery County Police Department through AmeriCorps

Responsible for researching and investigating old and new criminal cases. I assisted

Clients with filing out immigration and finger printing applications, etc.

1978-1987 Washington Adventist Hospital-Nursing

I worked on a Medical Surgical floor. I assisted patients with routine Am and Pm care:

This consisted of personal care, breakfast Vs and the evening routine consisting of

activities and finally charting at the end of the I worked as a PRN on a Behavioral Health Unit with adults and adolescents with DSM disorder I assisted and engaging patients in the duration of the day. I assisted with the Assessment (admissions) with assisting and giving glarity of the hospital packets given. I did the vital signs, w eights/height, taking belongs to place In the lockers for safe keeping with labels to return back to patient, post discharge planning to return back home base.

1987-1995 Homemaker Health Aid Service, now Home Care Partners-Case Manager-Supervisor

Provided Home Health care services to the elderly, enabling them to stay in their homes.

I supervised Home health Aid’s demonstrating tasks such as personal hygiene, insulin

Monitoring. I was responsible for ensuring that Home Health Aid’s attended trainings to

provide adequate knowledge for quality assurance for licensure standards and regulatory affairs through COMAR Regulations.

Credentials Social Work-LWSA

PCT-Certification/Dialysis Certification

CMT

Behavioral and Social Science, MS-License Eligible

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