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JENNIFER MENDEZ

KANSAS CITY,MO

Summary

Dedicated Social Services Assistant with over 19 years of experience in crisis response and veteran support, recognized for implementing innovative care protocols that enhance service delivery. Expertise in patient care, critical thinking, and data entry, with a proven track record of collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive strategies. Committed to improving veteran safety and well-being through meticulous documentation and advanced search techniques, ensuring that every individual receives the highest standard of care. A strong advocate for veterans' needs, consistently striving to create impactful solutions in challenging environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Services Assistant

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Crisis Line
10.2020 - Current

Hours per week: 40

Series: 0186

Grade: GS7

  • Daily communication with crisis responders to ensure accuracy of information to emergency rescues.
  • Individually communicates with crisis responders to confirm policies are being followed for crisis intervention and provides feedback on needed documentation and information.
  • Completes evaluations of VCL responders paperwork and follow up actions as needed.
  • Enhance veteran safety through precise crisis response protocols.
  • Manage records and data entry to boost unit efficiency.
  • Provide critical support in veteran-centric emergencies.
  • Utilize advanced search techniques for rapid veteran assistance.
  • Optimize care protocols by analyzing response guidelines.
  • Coordinates veteran crisis support services, applying systematic protocols to identify and address emergency needs while maintaining detailed documentation of interventions and outcomes.
  • Implements streamlined record management systems that expedite veteran assistance during critical situations, reducing response times and enhancing service delivery quality.
  • Executes precise data entry and documentation procedures that ensure continuity of care for veterans in crisis, maintaining comprehensive interaction records for service improvement.
  • Partners with interdisciplinary teams to develop and refine crisis response strategies, contributing to veteran safety protocols through meticulous information management.

Certified Nursing Assistant

University of Kansas Health Systems Saint Francis Campus
09.2017 - 10.2020
  • Provide patient care, ensuring safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Manage vital signs and medical inventory efficiently.
  • Support emergency care, enhancing response times.
  • Collaborate with staff to execute treatment plans.
  • Implement tech solutions for improved patient monitoring.
  • Partnered with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to implement comprehensive care plans, ensuring consistent patient monitoring and safety protocol adherence.
  • Maintained meticulous medical records and inventory systems, facilitating seamless shift transitions and contributing to improved continuity of care.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients with diminished capacity, developing personalized approaches to ensure dignity and comfort during treatment.

Youth Counselor

Florence Crittenton
09.2016 - 12.2017
  • Monitored residents for safety and documentation requirements.
  • Guided youth behavior for positive change, enhancing coping skills.
  • Ensured resource access, improving youth outcomes.
  • Recorded client progress, ensuring accurate treatment responses.
  • Advocated for at-risk youth through crisis intervention, developing individualized care plans that addressed unique emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques that transformed negative behavioral patterns, leading to documented improvements in social adjustment and academic performance.
  • Designed creative therapeutic activities that engaged resistant youth, breaking through communication barriers and establishing trust-based relationships.
  • Implemented trauma-informed care approaches for at-risk youth, creating safe environments that fostered emotional growth and resilience.
  • Implemented trauma-informed care strategies for vulnerable youth, creating environments that promoted emotional healing and built resilience.

Medical Assistant

Family Service & Guidance Center of Topeka Inc
08.2015 - 09.2016
  • Collected patient data, improving record accuracy and privacy.
  • Directed calls, enhancing response times and satisfaction.
  • Ensured confidentiality and safety of medical records.
  • Facilitated lab orders, streamlining patient care processes.
  • Optimized appointment scheduling, boosting clinic efficiency.
  • Streamlined patient intake procedures, reducing wait times while maintaining accurate medical record management and ensuring HIPAA compliance at Family Service & Guidance Center.
  • Coordinated seamless communication between clinical departments by efficiently managing laboratory orders, medical record transfers, and maintaining confidential patient information.
  • Provided critical administrative support during high-volume periods, enabling healthcare practitioners to focus on patient care while maintaining operational workflow efficiency.
  • Implemented improved transaction security protocols for patient payments, enhancing both financial accuracy and protecting sensitive personal information.
  • Partnered with clinical team to optimize appointment scheduling systems, resulting in reduced patient wait times and improved overall clinic resource allocation.
  • Streamlined patient intake processes at Family Service & Guidance Center, reducing wait times while maintaining HIPAA compliance and accurate medical record management.

Home Health Aide

Shawnee County Health Agency
08.2006 - 12.2013
  • Facilitated independent living, boosting client autonomy and safety.
  • Managed client home care, enhancing health monitoring efficiency.
  • Built patient trust, improving care effectiveness and relationships.
  • Analyzed patient health data to refine care plans, ensuring safety protocols aligned with individual needs and contributing to measurable improvements in overall wellbeing.
  • Cultivated trusting client relationships that enhanced care delivery effectiveness, while coordinating with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive treatment approaches.
  • Developed streamlined care processes that balanced efficiency with compassionate service, promoting independence while maintaining appropriate support for clients with varied needs.
  • Provided personalized home care services that empowered clients toward greater independence while implementing comprehensive health monitoring protocols.
  • Delivered critical in-home healthcare support that reduced hospitalization rates through proactive monitoring and timely intervention.
  • Maintained meticulous documentation of client health indicators, enabling healthcare teams to make informed treatment decisions and adjust care plans accordingly.

Education

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Rasmussen University
Topeka, KS
08.2020

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Service excellence
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Effective listening skills
  • Proficient in computer applications
  • Crisis management expertise
  • Accurate data entry
  • Document organization
  • Advanced search techniques
  • Responsive to new challenges
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks
  • Effective conflict resolution
  • Client assessment
  • Caseload management
  • Client advocacy

Timeline

Social Services Assistant

Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Crisis Line
10.2020 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

University of Kansas Health Systems Saint Francis Campus
09.2017 - 10.2020

Youth Counselor

Florence Crittenton
09.2016 - 12.2017

Medical Assistant

Family Service & Guidance Center of Topeka Inc
08.2015 - 09.2016

Home Health Aide

Shawnee County Health Agency
08.2006 - 12.2013

Medical Billing and Coding -

Rasmussen University
JENNIFER MENDEZ