Toria G.

About Toria

Hello. My name is Toria Gilewala. I have worked within the healthcare industry for over 15 years as a CNA, Direct Support Professional, and Case Manager. I have a strong passion for helping others, and would describe myself, as an advocate for marginalized populations, ambitious, caring, versatile, and hard-working. I became attracted to caregiving after completing a CNA course and clinical rotation (at a local hospital) during my senior year of high school. This experience had a lasting impact on my life, prompting me to work and pursue college degrees within the healthcare industry. My previous work experience consists of working in home health care, hospital, nursing home, and community health center settings, where patient's individual needs varied. The most enjoyable part of being a caregiver is helping to make a difference in the life of others, from different walks of life. A personal achievement I am most proud of is being awarded Employee of the Year by the ETSU College of Nursing.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Case Manager

Sep 2012 - May 2022

East Tennessee State Univ

Developed and implemented individual treatment plans, completed Psychosocial Assessment and intake screenings to determine client's unmet needs, provide health education, case management services to include identifying and linking individuals to internal and external community resources, coordinate health care services to address patient/client's unmet needs, program development for individual and group life skills training course, participate in community outreach projects, network with area service providers and participate in community service provider meetings, supervised graduate and undergraduate student interns, mobilized community resources and supports needed for program sustainability, processed and filed disability claims, provided patient/client advocacy, utilized crisis intervention/conflict resolution skills for de-escalating hostile situations, completed written and electronic documentation, data entry

Sep 2012 - May 2022

CNA

Mar 2022 - May 2022

Erwin Health Care Ctr

Aided in the development and adherence to patient care plans, facilitated and assisted with Activities of Daily Living, measured and recorded vital signs, addressed patient's nutritional needs, assisted with ambulation and transfers, completed electronic documentation, helped ensure a clean and safe living environment

Mar 2022 - May 2022

Capella University

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

Minneapolis, MN

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

East Tennessee State University

Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

Johnson City, TN

Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

CNA

Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

Ability Health Svc

rovided supports to individuals with various physical disabilities. Duties included, medication administration, assisting with ADL's, monitoring and recording vital signs, measuring intake and output, completed patient transfers using assistive devices (mechanical lifts, walker, cane, wheelchair), implemented necessary supports to improve health and well-being, utilized decision making and problem-solving skills to ensure the patient's safety, minimized barriers to obtaining healthcare services, completed written documentation

Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

Direct Support Professional

Jun 2008 - Mar 2009

Preferred Alternatives Inc

Assisted mentally challenged individuals with hygienic needs, helped develop and implement individual support plans, provided necessary supports for community involvement, medication administration, crisis intervention/conflict resolution, daily documentation, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transported clients to medical appointments as needed.

Jun 2008 - Mar 2009

Direct Support Professional

Feb 2005 - May 2007

Preferred Alternative Inc

Provided care and assistance with personal hygiene/grooming, assisted with developing and following care plans, patient advocacy, medication administration, maintained daily records, provided community support, managed personal funds, maintained a clean and safe living environment

Feb 2005 - May 2007

Northeast State Community College

Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

Blountville, TN

Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

Residential Technician

Apr 2002 - Jan 2005

Dawn Of Hope

Supported intellectually challenged individuals with Activities of Daily Living, medication administration, completed daily documentation, provided community supports, filed monthly paperwork, light housekeeping

Apr 2002 - Jan 2005

Science Hill High School

Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

Johnson City, TN

Jan 1995 - Jan 1999

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