KRISTINE ELLIOTT

P.O. Box 931 Park City, Utah 84060 (435) 901-8928 ke996530@westpost.net

EXPERIENCED CLINICIAN
My positions held have required dealing with people in a manner which shows prof
essional judgment, tact, crisis intervention and dealing with many sensitive, co
nfidential issues. My thirteen years of experience in human services have been
spent serving vulnerable adults and children. My vast experience in case manag
ement has involved coordinating with other team members including medical practi
tioners, therapists, attorneys, judges, schools, service providers, etc. I have
continually performed ongoing assessments and monitoring to ensure the best int
erest of the client.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Registered Nurse (RN) July 2010

Licensed Social Service Worker (SSW) 1999 - present

Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP) 2001 present

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) 2008 - present
Associates Degree in Nursing Ameritech College (May 2010) - Cumulative GPA
3.74
Bachelors Degree in Human Development and Family Studies University of Utah (
1995)
* Child Life Emphasis- dealing with the psycho-social effects on children i
n a medical setting. Additional coursework in gerontology, community health, ps
ychology, ethnic minority families, research methods, statistics, communication,
etc.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SUPPORT COORDINATOR/CASE MANAGER (PRIVATE CONTRACT) S.L.C., Utah
(2008-present)
Envision Quality Supports
Management of a caseload of clients with vast medical and mental diagnoses. Det
ermining client eligibility for services, assess services being received, monito
ring medicaid status, review to assure service delivery and evaluate client prog
ress. Conducting ongoing reviews and assessment of clients needs including medic
al, social, financial, psychological, etc. Refer client to additional services
as needed. Conduct and lead person centered planning meetings with clients, fam
ilies and provider agencies to identify client goals. Documentation of all case
management activities.
DSPD SUPPORT COORDINATOR/CASE MANAGER S.L.C., Uta
h (2000 2008)
STATE OF UTAH Division of Services for People with Disabilities Central Region
Knowledge of many types of disabilities and co-occuring issues such as mental il
lness, medical conditions, and aging issues.
Served as a passionate advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities
as well as those with acquired brain injuries. Specialized in areas such as Pra
der Willi Syndrome and developmentally disabled sex offenders. Evaluate, interp
ret, diagnose, and determine/continue eligibility for services. Interpret and e
valuate documents to determine/continue level of care, associated services requi
red by the client and their ability to benefit from services. Lead the person c
entered planning process and guide clients support team to help person achieve d
esired service outcomes. Observe the client in each provider program and review
program documentation and progress notes. Review to assure service delivery an
d evaluate client progress. Document evaluations to ensure compliance with the
Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver and state DHS policy. Conduct ongoing
reviews of clients needs including medical, psychological, financial, legal, soc
ial, etc. Refer client to additional services as needed.

DCFS CASEWORKER Murray/Park City, U

tah (1997 2000)
STATE OF UTAH DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES COTTONWOOD REGION/SUMMIT R
EGION
Served caseload of children in states custody placed in foster/adoptive placemen
ts finalized adoptions
Including necessary legal documentation- testifying in court /Provided all foste
r and in-home casework services to residents of Summit County.
Monitored out-of-home services to ensure physical, mental, educational, and deve
lopmental needs are met. Assessed client needs and development and implementati
on of plans to meet those needs. Coordinated and referred services of community
resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, and the court. Provided ov
ersight for visits between parents and children to monitor behavior and appropri
ateness. Monitored home/foster/adoptive placements of child. Provided clients
with information concerning rights, options, benefits, services, goals and expec
tations. Testified in court and made recommendations to judge regarding best ne
eds of the child.

DCFS SENIOR ASSISTANT CASEWORKER Murra

y, Utah (1996 1997)
STATE OF UTAH DIVISION OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES COTTONWOOD REGION
Maintained information in case files and on computer database (USSDS /PACMIS)
Conducted reviews of Medicaid eligibility. Performed reviews of case files to e
nsure necessary documentation is included.
HEALTH BENEFITS SPECIALIST
SLC, Utah (1995 1996)
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE - HEALTH PLANS DIVISION
Handled member questions and evaluated claims.
CERTIFIED LABORATORY ASSISTANT/CLERK
SLC, Utah (1988 1995)
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH CARE COTTONWOOD HOSPITAL
Processed patient information, assisted in out-patient testing, accurate reporti
ng of test results to in-patient departments and out-patient providers. Perform
ed specimen processing and setting up of microbiology cultures.

NURSING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Student Nurse Capstone Experience Intermountain Medical Center - Neuro-rehabili
tation

Peditatric Clinical Rotation Tophams Care Center ( Intermediate Care Facility)

Community - Utah Cancer Clinic, Utah State Developmental Center

Medical Surgical Rotation Salt Lake Regional Medical Center, Mountain View Hosp
ital

Obstetrics/Newborn Rotation Mountain View Hospital