Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteerworkexperience
Awards
Studentsocialworkinternshipexperience
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Rehema Komunsenyi

Edmonton,AB

Summary

With a robust background in healthcare and social work, exemplified by a pivotal role at Qualicare, I excel in medication reconciliation and providing compassionate support. My expertise spans diabetes and dementia care, underscored by significant achievements in behavioral management and patient advocacy, ensuring optimal outcomes and enhanced quality of life for diverse populations.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN, Private Duty

Qualicare
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
09.2022 - Current
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explained procedures.
  • Measured and recorded patient height, weight, and other vital signs.
  • Process medication orders and medication administration
  • Wound care protocol
  • Fall prevention and hydration
  • End-of-life care
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the plan of care for each patient.
  • Gathered entire medical histories and information to update medical records.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Performed direct patient care such as bathing, dressing changes, catheterization management, tube feedings .
  • Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.

LPN Team Lead

Inglewood Care centre
West Vancouver, BC
10.2018 - 04.2022
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
  • Conducted ongoing training sessions for new or existing LPN staff members.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, other health professionals, and administrative staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.

Case Officer

Sobering centre
Yellowknife, NW Territories
02.2017 - 10.2018
  • Responded to needs of victims who have experienced a violent attack or abuse
  • Gave educational support and referrals for legal proceeding
  • Helped individuals create emotional support structure
  • Provided crisis intervention, adjustment to chronic illness, depression, abuse, loss & grief
  • Co-led group therapy for adolescents, women, men, and families
  • Created educational class session on family roles and interventions
  • Served on selection committee for crisis counselors and adolescent attention home parents
  • Participated in multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and case managers
  • Provided individual assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy services to socio-culturally diverse adult population diagnosed with depression, PTSD, and other affective disorders
  • Provided consultation services to teachers, foster care families, and other community service providers
  • Provided individual, home-based, group, case management, and crisis intervention services to diverse population of children and their families in Early Childhood and Family Center; clinical concerns included trauma and loss and wide range of mental health issues often compounded by developmental disorders

Case Worker

Salvation Army
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
06.2016 - 09.2018
  • Developed relationships with local agencies to ensure access to necessary services for clients.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary teams to review and plan client care.
  • Advocated on behalf of clients to secure necessary services and support.
  • Followed strict policies and procedures to maintain client confidentiality and keep data private.
  • Collaborated with state agencies and benefits coordinators to develop individualized plans for each case.
  • Provided casework services to clients, including conducting initial assessments and developing individualized case plans.
  • Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
  • Recorded comprehensive case notes and follow-up documentation for admitted and transferred clients.
  • Prepared reports and case notes detailing client interactions and progress.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary by responding quickly to urgent requests from clients or referral sources.
  • Responded promptly to phone calls from clients or referral sources seeking assistance or information about available resources.

Crisis Intervention Officer

New Haven Association
, Nigeria
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Assisted women and children with abuse issues
  • Participated in family group counseling sessions
  • Provided accommodation for adolescents / teens experiencing transition due to living situations and the legal system
  • Enforced house rules and “listened” to teen concerns

Social Work Intern

Akwa College
, Nigeria
05.2008 - 08.2009
  • Conducted drug and alcohol assessments with students referred to student counseling centering, developed individual plans with students to maintain sobriety, and counseled students
  • Provided case management and counseling services to severely disabled high school children and families

Volunteer

Children First Organization
, Nigeria
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Offered social, educational needs and programs for youths within the ten (10) to twenty-four (24) age group, while empowering their parents and guardians to overcome poverty and enhance family life through successful skills training and small business projects
  • Coordinated annually events such as the Christmas treat and Summer Camps

Social Work Intern

Enugu Mental Health Centre
Enugu, Nigeria
05.2007 - 08.2008
  • Participated in multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and case managers
  • Provided individual assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy services to socio-culturally diverse adult population diagnosed with depression, PTSD, and other affective disorders
  • Provided crisis intervention and emergency services; co-led bereavement group
  • Participated in family therapy seminar, grand rounds, and hospital-wide in-service training
  • Served as department representative to Hospital Diversity Committee
  • Provided consultation services to teachers, foster care families, and other community service providers
  • Provided individual, home-based, group, case management, and crisis intervention services to diverse population of children and their families in Early Childhood and Family Center; clinical concerns included trauma and loss and wide range of mental health issues often compounded by developmental disorders

Youth Mentor

Ministry of Social and Family Development
, Nigeria
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Assisted staff who worked with adjudicated delinquent adolescent males involved in a community reintegration program
  • Assisted with conducting groups and supervising adolescents
  • Developed and taught a variety of youth programs to adjudicated delinquent adolescents
  • Taught programs aimed at improving self-esteem, social skills, job skills, and responsible behaviors
  • Provided one-to-one mentoring services to at-risk teenage girls with the goal to help them develop positive social and life skills

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Nigeria
Nsukka
01.2010

Master of Social Work - MSW

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's, None

Skills

  • Medication reconciliation
  • Diabetes management
  • Seizure management
  • Dementia care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Pediatric care
  • Continuing education
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Ventilator support

Volunteerworkexperience

  • Volunteer, Nigeria, Part-Time, 15, 01/01/08, 12/31/09, Offered social, educational needs and programs for youths within the ten (10) to twenty-four (24) age group, Empowered their parents and guardians to overcome poverty and enhance family life through successful skills training and small business projects, Coordinated annual events such as the Christmas treat and Summer Camps
  • Youth Mentor, Nigeria, Part-Time, 15, 01/01/07, 12/31/08, Assisted staff who worked with adjudicated delinquent adolescent males involved in a community reintegration program, Assisted with conducting groups and supervising adolescents, Developed and taught a variety of youth programs to adjudicated delinquent adolescents, Taught programs aimed at improving self-esteem, social skills, job skills, and responsible behaviors, Provided one-to-one mentoring services to at-risk teenage girls with the goal to help them develop positive social and life skills

Awards

  • Outstanding student award, Social Work Dept., University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2010
  • Faculty of Social Science Dean’s List, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2006-2010

Studentsocialworkinternshipexperience

  • Social Work Intern, Akwa, Nigeria, Full-Time, 01/05/08, 08/31/08, Conducted drug and alcohol assessments with students referred to student counseling centering, Developed individual plans with students to maintain sobriety, Counseled students
  • Social Work Intern, Enugu, Nigeria, Full-Time, 01/05/07, 08/31/07, Participated in multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and case managers, Provided individual assessment, treatment planning, and psychotherapy services to socio-culturally diverse adult population diagnosed with depression, PTSD, and other affective disorders, Provided crisis intervention and emergency services; co-led bereavement group, Participated in family therapy seminar, grand rounds, and hospital-wide in-service training, Served as department representative to Hospital Diversity Committee, Provided consultation services to teachers, foster care families, and other community service providers, Provided individual, home-based, group, case management, and crisis intervention services to diverse population of children and their families in Early Childhood and Family Center; clinical concerns included trauma and loss and wide range of mental health issues often compounded by developmental disorders

Researchinterests

  • Focusing on family caregivers
  • The effectiveness of social work services with older adults and their families
  • The intricate relationship between social work skills and client outcomes

Certification

  • License practical nurse Diploma
  • Travel and tourism

Timeline

LPN, Private Duty

Qualicare
09.2022 - Current

LPN Team Lead

Inglewood Care centre
10.2018 - 04.2022

Case Officer

Sobering centre
02.2017 - 10.2018

Case Worker

Salvation Army
06.2016 - 09.2018

Crisis Intervention Officer

New Haven Association
01.2009 - 01.2010

Social Work Intern

Akwa College
05.2008 - 08.2009

Volunteer

Children First Organization
01.2008 - 01.2009

Social Work Intern

Enugu Mental Health Centre
05.2007 - 08.2008

Youth Mentor

Ministry of Social and Family Development
01.2007 - 01.2008
  • License practical nurse Diploma
  • Travel and tourism

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Nigeria

Master of Social Work - MSW

Memorial University of Newfoundland
Rehema Komunsenyi