Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with 10+Â years hands-on experience in fast-paced residential and hospital environments. Accountable and responsible with a strong focus on patient wellness.
Education and Training
The College of New RochelleNew Rochelle, NYExpected in 2003 – –Bachelor's Degree:Social Work - GPA:Social Work
Generated and followed up on referrals made to hospice program.
Explained Medicare hospice benefit and hospice program to patients and families.
Formulated plan of care that included the family, as well as the patients' psychological, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Served as a liaison between hospice staff and hospital staff as to plan of care for patient.
Initiated, conducted, and assisted with all aspects of discharge planning.
Communicated with referral center and homecare team daily on patients admitted and discharges from hospitals.
Counseled patients and families on terminal disease process, importance of final arrangements, and advanced directives.
Responsible for the assessment and the intervention of psychosocial needs of all patients and their families on the hospice program.
Augustana Care Corporation - Social Worker Western, IA, 06/2004 - 07/2005
Initiated and coordinate discharge home with all needed services for optimum functioning in community.
Monitored receipt and results of post-discharge Satisfaction Survey.
Assisted residents/families with financial affairs, including community resources and Medicaid eligibility.
Assessed discharge potential upon admission/readmission and at each team meeting.
Initiated and coordinate discharge plans.
Facilitated the completion of disability forms.
Provided weekend social work coverage.
Completed Request for Homecare documentation (M11Q).
Worked in conjunction with VNS Hospice and homecare to provide all the care needed for hospice and homecare patients.
Isabella Geriatric Center - Social Worker City, STATE, 08/2003 - 06/2004
Welcomed new admissions, obtained social history in preparation for psychosocial assessment.
Provided in-depth counseling to residents and families.
Documented progress, interim, crisis, and discharge notes.
Assisted families with funeral arrangements.
Assisted residents in floor/unit meetings with staff to identify any concerns and resolve any problems.
Completed the MDS+ as per the Administrative manual.
Maintained statistical records for the Social Service Department on a monthly basis.
Performed and documented direct patient care deliver as specified on the Comprehensive Care Plan along with other members of the team and invited families/residents to Comprehensive Care Plan meetings.
Educated residents/families on Residents Rights, Advanced Directives, Grievance Procedure, and Patient Abuse Reporting Law.
Skills
Interpersonal skills, Communication Skills,
Honesty, Strong Work Ethic, Flexibility, Determination and Persistence, Ability
to Work in Harmony with Co-Workers, Eager and Willing to Add to Their Knowledge
Base and Skills, Problem Solving, Handling Pressure, Leadership. Computer
Skills: Internet, Microsoft Word and Excel, Methasoft, Avatar, Outlook, and
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