Kailani Watkins
@kailaniwatkins
Administrative Assistant delivering HIPAA-compliant scheduling, EHR accuracy, and compassionate client support.
What I'm looking for
I’m a counseling student at the University of Nevada, Reno with a strong foundation in human development and family science, and I’m currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Counseling | Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling. I bring leadership and client-focused experience from roles where I coordinated services, tracked treatment needs, and helped teams communicate effectively.
In my Administrative Assistant role at Quest Counseling and Consulting, I manage appointments scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellations while maintaining accurate electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with HIPAA. I also review and explain consent forms, triage crisis calls according to established protocols, verify Medicaid eligibility through the Medicaid portal, process referrals and incoming faxes, and support continuity of care through ongoing coordination with clinicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Administrative Assistant
Quest Counseling and Consulting
Jan 2026 - Jun 2026 (5 months)
Provided administrative support in a fast-paced behavioral health setting, managing appointment scheduling, rescheduling, and cancellations. Maintained accurate electronic health records (EHR) in compliance with HIPAA and performed high-volume phone triage and administrative processing for client services.
Delivered customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment by processing payments and ensuring timely order fulfillment. Resolved customer concerns professionally and supported training new employees on company procedures and service standards.
ACT Coordinator
Quest Counseling and Consulting
Jul 2025 - Dec 2025 (5 months)
Served as the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Coordinator, coordinating client services, tracking treatment needs, and documenting weekly interdisciplinary meetings. Facilitated communication between clinicians and the ACT team to support continuity of care and timely updates on client progress.
Undergraduate Intern
Quest Counseling and Consulting
Jul 2025 - Dec 2025 (5 months)
Observed outpatient behavioral health services to gain clinical experience and understanding of client care. Assisted staff with administrative tasks and documentation while participating in case analysis meetings, and developed training materials for behavioral health screenings, assessments, and questionnaires.
Assistant Manager
Windsor Fashions
Jul 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 5 months)
Provided personalized customer service and styling recommendations while overseeing daily and weekly reporting, inventory control, and store performance metrics. Coached team members and helped maintain shrink rates below company targets while contributing to exceeding sales goals.
TAP Supervisor
Victoria’s Secret & PINK
Jun 2023 - Oct 2023 (4 months)
Supervised daily store operations and ensured visual merchandising standards were consistently maintained. Opened and closed the store with cash handling and register reconciliation responsibilities, and monitored sales performance and team productivity to meet operational and sales goals.
Director of New Member Experience
Alpha Omicron Pi Delta Nu
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year)
Oversaw chapter initiatives focused on engaging, supporting, and retaining new members. Modeled organizational values and expectations to foster a welcoming member experience and help new members successfully integrate into the chapter community.
Education
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University of Nevada, Reno
Master of Arts in Counseling, Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling
2026 - 2029
Pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling with a focus in Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling.
University of Nevada, Reno
Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Science
2020 - 2025
Grade: GPA 3.6
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science with a minor in Addiction Treatment Services.
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