Service Professional Experience

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

ELIZABETH GUDSNUK 04864

*** ** *.*. **** Warren, MaineC: 443-***-**** ********@***.*** Compassionate social services professional and active listener dedicated to working tirelessly with clients to help them resolve mental health issues and thrive on their own terms.Compassionate Social Worker who has served in a hospital setting. Social worker talented at setting patients at ease and structuring treatment plans around each patient's strengths. Passionate about social work and committed to providing the highest level of care to patients. Skilled Psychiatric Social Worker accustomed to working in fast-paced environments. Offers a wide-ranging knowledge of medical terminology, psychopharmacology and common side effects of medications. Practiced in family assessments

Superior communication skills

Therapeutic expertise

Medicaid familiarity

Psychiatric population familiarity

Outreach programming specialist

Family therapy aptitude

Extensive DSM-IV knowledge

Community resources

specialistStructural family therapy

Detail-oriented

Grief and bereavement

counseling

2002 M.S.W.: Social Work

University of Maryland, Baltimore - Baltimore, MD

Continuing education in Social Work

3.8 GPA

Internships:

Taylor Manor Psychiatric Hospital

Ellicott City, MD 2001-2002

Anne Arundel County DSS- Family Preservation Services Annapolis, MD 2000-2001

1998 Bachelor of Science: Biology/Psychology

University of Maryland - College Park, MD

3.4 GPA

1996 Associate of Arts: General Studies

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Anne Arundel Community College - Arnold, MD

05/2011 to 08/2016 Lead Sales Associate

Stillridge Herb Farm - Annapolis, MD

Described use and operation of merchandise to customers.Received and processed cash and credit payments for in-store purchases.Opened and closed the store, including counting cash, opening and closing cash registers and creating staff assignments.Placed special merchandise orders for customers.Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations.Worked as a team member to provide the highest level of service to customers.Verified that all merchandizing standards were maintained on a daily basis.

01/2007 to 05/2011 LGSW

Johns Hopkins Community Physicians @ Wyman Park - Baltimore, MD Interviewed clients individually and with families to determine what services would best address their needs.Advised patients on community resources, made referrals and devised realistic treatment plans.Communicated with relatives of patients about diagnoses and treatment programs.Assessed patient and delivered comprehensive case management services.Compiled socio- psychiatric case histories to facilitate accurate diagnoses.Presented case history material for review and discussion with other staff members.Practiced cognitive behavioral, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy.Completed intake assessments with patients and drafted community re-entry plans following treatment.Managed caseloads and acted as an advocate for client rights.Set up family meetings with guidance from physicians.

12/2004 to 01/2007 Veterinary Technician Assistant Atlantic Veterinary Internal Medicine - Annapolis, MD Inoculated animals against various diseases such as rabies and distemper.Prepared, processed and analyzed lab samples.Processed client payments, sent invoices and placed appointment reminder calls.Vaccinated animals and administered medications orally and intravenously.Prescribed medications to sick and injured animals to resolve health problems and ease pain.Collected tissue, feces, blood and urine samples for examination and analysis.Administered medicine to animals and monitored health following treatment.Assisted customers by phone, including scheduling appointments and treatments.Monitored animals recovering from surgery and notified veterinarian of any changes.Restrained and managed scared and active animals. 05/2002 to 12/2004 LGSW

Ginger Cove Retirement Community - Annapolis, MD

Counseled and prepared residents for their transition back into the community. Frequently commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Organized, updated and maintained over 200 patient charts. Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care as part of a diverse group of social workers, doctors, and nurses. Presented case history material for review and discussion with other staff members. Set up family meetings with guidance from physicians. Served as a liaison between patients and physicians to assist patients in understanding their treatment plans. Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Provided caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients. Advised patients on community resources, made referrals and devised realistic treatment plans. Interviewed clients individually and with families to determine what services would best address their needs. Communicated with relatives of patients about diagnoses and treatment programs. Interviewed clients in their home for home study assessments to assist them in the possible transfer to skilled nursing facility. 01/2013 to 03/2015 Volunteer Service Worker

St Phillips Episcopal Church - Annapolis, MD

Volunteer at the Food pantry every Tuesday at the church from 10- 11 am: Set up the food tables

Properly handled the food storage

Cleaned the pantry

Organized food in the pantry

Assisted the community in selecting healthy foods

Picked up the produce, breads, meats, cans and fruits from local grocery stores donating foods

Delivered food to the church using my own vehicle

Volunteer at the Church flea markets once a month: Organized and sorted through clothes, shoes, and home items Labeled prices on the donated merchandise

Set up the booths and tables for clothes and shoe items Distributed house items on nicely set up tables

Assisted the community members in finding what they needed 05/1996 to 03/2017 Volunteer

Lighthouse Shelter - Annapolis, MD

Volunteer Service Worker:

Worked in the food pantry collecting food donated from the surrounding communities

Delivered food to the shelter

Assisted in organizing and sorting the foods for the pantry days Assisted in tear down and clean up after each pantry donation day Volunteer Service Outreach Worker:

Responsible for setting up warm winter night beds for homeless in winter Prepared meals for the residents and served them meals at night and Breakfast in the morning

Cleaned the winter shelter relief area to strict standards Worked with the homeless members of the community offering free counseling and support services

Offered the residents at the shelter job search services and career development goals

Assisted the staff in finding proper community resources for the residents

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