LPN

Education

State University of New York- Stony Brook 1993 – 1998

BA in Social Sciences Interdisciplinary, Women’s Studies Minor

Special focus on Social concerns of Women and child development

On-Site Academy 7/2000

Advanced Domestic Violence Training Program

Florida Council Against Sexual Violence 10/2007

Advocacy Core Training: Rape Crisis Counselor

Orlando Tech 5/2009

LPN Certificate, FL License # PN5188465

Skills

5/2008- CPR/ First Aid Certification

9/2008- CNA Florida Certification

Fluent in speaking/writing in Spanish

Experience

Orlando Health (ORMC/Lucerne)/Children’s First/ Health Central Park- Student Nurse 2008-2009

Under supervision of clinical instructor. Administered medications, injections and routine treatments, assisted in the evaluation of residents care. Accepted doctors orders for residents and notified administrative supervisors of significant changes in resident’s conditions; assisted with general health care of patients an recorded signs and symptoms.

Victim Service Center: Victim Advocate 2007-2008

Crisis response and intervention in person and by phone, assessment, service planning, safety planning, case management, counseling, support, education and referral and other services in support of victims of crime and their families. Also observed and assisted in physical examination by SANE nurse on rape victims.

Jewish Child Care Association: Intensive Case Manager 2004-2007

Responsible for the facilitation of Child & Family Teams for children with high needs. Develops and monitors Strengths and Culture Discovery summaries, treatment plans, and crisis plans with clients and participating agencies. Assists clients in securing a variety of social services.

New York Association for New Americans, Inc.: Domestic Violence/Substance Abuse Specialist 2002- 2004

Provide group and individual counseling, telephone hotline support, crisis intervention, advocacy and educational outreach to domestic violence survivors in substance abuse clinics within Harlem Hospital.

Elmhurst Hospital- COLLAGE: COBRA Case Manager 2001

Responsibilities included intakes, assessment of HIV/AIDS client needs, development, implementation, ongoing review and updating of service care plan, crisis intervention as needed, client, housing advocacy and interagency coordination. Other duties included recording 25 hrs of billable time and maintaining accurate progress notes of a caseload of 20-30 clients. Home visits were conducted as per COBRA guidelines. Supervision of Case Manger Tech and Outreach worker was also required.

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