Service Medical
Resume:
Margarita Chang, LMSW, RN, B.S.N.
** ***** ***** *** ** Staten Island, NY 10314
E-mail: *********.*****@******.*** Phone: 917-***-****
Objective: Obtain an entry level nursing position in an acute care setting
Education Accomplishment:
08/11-12/12 Wagner College (GPA 3.49)
Bachelor Degree of Science (BSN)
Major in Nursing
09/05-05/06 Adelphi University (GPA 3.3)
Master Degree of Science (M.S.W)
Major in Social Work
02/03-05/05 Adelphi University (GPA 3.245)
Bachelor Degree of Science (BSW)
Major in Social Work
01/04-06/05 Kingsborough Community College
Completion of CASAC courses (350 hours)
CASAC Trainee Certification
09/00-01/03 Kingsborough Community College
Associate Degree of Science
Major in Mental Health and Human Services
08/11-12/12 Clinical Rotations:
. Fundamental of Nursing- Eger Health Care Rehabilitation Center,
Staten Island NY
. Medical Surgical Nursing I- Richmond University Medical Center,
Staten Island NY
. Maternity Nursing- Richmond University Medical Center,
Staten Island NY
. Pediatric Nursing- Staten Island University Hospital (North
Site), S.I. NY
. Medical Surgical Nursing II- Staten Island University Hospital (North
Site), S.I. NY
. Psychiatric Nursing- Bayley Seton Hospital, Staten Island NY
. Holistic Nursing- P.S. 45, Staten Island NY
. Community Health Nursing- University Hospice, Staten Island NY
Preceptorship experience: 140 Hours
08/12-12/12 Staten Island University Hospital (North Site)
475 Seaview Ave. Staten Island, NY 10305
Unit: 3E (Stroke Unit)
Preceptor: Naira Feinberg, RN
Employment History:
06/12-current Geriatric Resource Consultants, Brooklyn, NY
Fee for Service Social Worker
. Conduct psychosocial assessment to all referred members
. Assist members to complete Health Care Proxy
. Assist members with benefits and entitlements
. Assess family psychodynamic and members' support system
. Assess safety of members at home and in the community
. Assist member and family with long-term planning and possible NH
placement
. Provide information and referral when necessary
. Submit reports to referral sources in timely manners
03/09- 09/10 Senior Health Partners-MLTCP, Brooklyn, NY
Social Worker
To provide members and family members psychosocial support when needed
Maintain contacts with members to conduct monthly care management note
Conduct psychosocial assessment to all new members
Assist members with benefits and entitlements
Participate in departmental meetings and on-going trainings
Collateral contacts to outside agencies, i.e.- APS, HRA, etc.
Provide information and referrals when needed
02/08- 12/08 Seamen's Society for Children and Families, Staten
Island, NY
Unit supervisor
Provide weekly supervision to six caseworkers to facilitate the service
plan through referrals, planning and casework counseling
Supervise over 140 cases to ensure the achievement of the permanency goal
and concurrent goal
Ensure timely submission of all FASPs, PH reports, court reports and
Connection Progress notes by staff and complete all other reports required
by agency
Reassess permanency-planning goals periodically
Ensure proper documentation of all required contacts
Ensure office visits and court coverage on daily basis
Crisis intervention, emergency/ placement disruptions, hospital visits,
foster home and birth home visits when necessary
Make appropriate collateral contacts with outside agencies; schools, mental
health clinics, hospitals, correctional facility, police dept. and etc.
Manage staff schedules and time off request
Attend all job related meetings and training
12/06- 02/08 The Educational Alliance- Counseling services, New
York, NY
Clinical Social Worker
Conduct intake and psychosocial assessment
Provide counseling for children, adolescents, adults and families
Attend weekly meeting for case discussion
Make collateral contacts with outside agencies, referral and information
09/06- 12/06 Americare CCS, Brooklyn, NY
Social Worker
Conduct psychosocial and mental status assessment
Provide counseling, evaluation, long term planning, and entitlement
assistance during the home visits
Make collateral contacts with outside agencies
Provide referrals and information when necessary
08/04- 09/05 Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNS CHOICE),
Jackson Heights, NY
Member Service Representative
Phone answering
Data entry, and record filing
Provide translation for Chinese speaking members
Provide information and referral
Arrange transportation and order supplies for all members
Internship Experience:
09/05- 05/06 Coney Island Hospital- Psychiatric Inpatient Unit.
Brooklyn NY
Treatment and discharge planning
Groups co-facilitating
Conduct intake/admission assessment
Provide individual supportive psychotherapy
Proper documentation (psychosocial summaries, treatment plan, progress
notes and treatment plan updates)
09/04-05/05 St. Christopher Ottilie Family and Children Service, Jamaica,
NY
Conduct weekly home visits
Provide tutoring and GED exam preparation for residents
Provide one-on-one supportive counseling
Facilitate weekly recreational group
Record filing
Proper documentation of all contacts
09/03-05/04 Catholic Charities Brooklyn East Family Center, Brooklyn, NY
Short-term case management
Provide accurate information and appropriate referral for clients who have
different needs
Provide translation for Chinese speaking residents and clients
Facilitate a support group for senior citizens
Assist clients to apply for rent assistance, and all other eligible
benefits
09/02-12/02 Menorah Home and Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
Provide One-on-One supportive counseling
Facilitate recreational and educational groups for patients
Assess treatment plan
02/02-05/02 JASA Manhattan Beach Senior Center, Brooklyn, NY
One-on-One supportive counseling
Facilitate recreational group for senior citizens
Special skills:
Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook
Bilingual English/Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin)
American Red Cross Adult & Pediatric CPR & First Aid Certificate
BLS and ACLS certificates from American Heart Association (AHA)
CASAC-T eligible
* References provided upon request*
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