University of Hawaii5 2011Master of Social Work: Social WorkHonolulu, HiSocial Work
University of Hawaii West Oahu Campus5 2002Bachelor of Arts: PsychologyPearl City, HiPsychology
Experience
Kids First" Divorce Court FacilitatorOctober 2011 to Current
Hawaii Judiciary Family Court First Circuit - Honolulu, H IMarch 2000 to CurrentInstrument Technician Lead Audiology Technician
Tripler Army Medical Center - Honolulu, Hi Assists OEF/OIF/OND service members and/or veterans and their families by screening Annually screen approximately 2,500 of the newborn population.
Initial point of contact to identify infants in need of diagnostic testing.
Maintains regular and on-going contact with newborns at risk for delayed on-set hearing loss.
Track the progress of newborns and hearing status to insure needs is met.
R eportclinicalinformationtoclinicaldirectorandclinicalconsultant (pediatric audiologist, pediatrician and otolaryngology specialist).
Responsible for following all health portability and accountability guidelines, privacy and confidentiality requirements in accordance with all regulatory and clinic policies.
Educate parents on the importance of good hearing for newborn to continue brain development, and the importance constant monitoring of speech and hearing milestones.
E nterdataintoHawaiistatenewbornhearingscreeningmanagement information database.
M aintainpropertyhandreceiptasaccountablepropertyofficerforclinic newborn hearing screening program.
Interviews patients, family members, and significant others to assess psychogical needs, determine treatment, plan for discharge, and provide follow-up care.
coordinate with TAMC/community hospital and community agencies.
Maintains effective liaisons with intra-hospital/OPC/Mental Health Services, community agencies to ensure continuity of care.
Assesses individuals as to history and present status for completion Maintains document assessments, treatment goals, and outcomes.
Provides consultation to other disciplines.
Facilitates teamwork as a member of a interdisciplinary team.
Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
CASA Court Appointed Special Advocate (Concentration Practicum.
July 2010 to May 2011
Hawaii First Circuit Court - Honolulu, H I Ensured the safety and well being of children who were under the protective custody of family court by maintaining regular ongoing contact and track the progress of the youth, parents and supportive network involved in the Child Welfare system.
Reported findings to program director, CPS case worker and Judicial court.
Follow all judicial and child welfare policies, procedures and privacy guidelines.
Maintained active and up to date referral list of agencies and materials offering assistance.
Referred appropriate material to client Communicated with child's supportive network and reported unbiased findings to pertinent parties involved in case Interviews patients, family members, and significant others to assess psychogical needs, determine treatment, plan for discharge, and provide follow-up care.
Determines appropriate level of care in relation to available community care facilities community hospital.
Works with a wide range of complicated mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, psychosocial, and environmental problems.
Maintains document assessments, treatment goals, and outcomes.
Provides consultation to other disciplines.
Facilitates teamwork as a member of a interdisciplinary team.
Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
August 2009 to May 2010Social Worker
Woman's Community Correctional Facility - Kailua, H I I nterviewedwomenincarceratedseekingcrisisinterventionforsubstance abuse, mental health, and criminal misconduct.
Maintained ongoing contact with client and referral agencies (Department of Public Safety, Judicial Branch, Substance Abuse Treatment Centers, Mental Health Agencies and Reentry Programs).
Tracked the progress of the client and report this information to director and appropriate authorities.
Responsible for following all confidentiality guidelines, privacy in accordance with all regulatory and department of public safety polices.
Maintained an active up to date list of services and materials available for client rehabilitation Interviews patients, family members, and significant others to assess psychogical needs, determine treatment, plan for discharge, and provide follow-up care.
Determines appropriate level of care in relation to available community care facilities.
Works with a wide range of complicated mental, Assesses individuals as to history and present status for completion of field examinations and social surveys as requested.
Maintains document assessments, treatment goals, and outcomes.
Provides consultation to other disciplines.
Facilitates teamwork as a member of a interdisciplinary team.
Develops, plans, implements, and evaluates the interdisciplinary treatment plan.
