Medical Social Worker, MSW

Kristen A. Garcia

707-***-**** ***********@*****.*** 2978 Quail Hollow Drive, Fairfield, CA 94534

Objective To obtain employment in an acute hospital setting

Education Master of Social Work

Emphasis: Health and Aging

Thesis: Childhood Trauma and Drunk Driving in Adulthood California State University, Sacramento

May 2018

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Minor: Psychology

University of California, Davis

March 2016

Relevant Courses

• Advanced Policy for Health

& Aging

• Chemical Dependency

• Death, Grief, & Growth

• Field Instruction for

Medical Social Work

• Developmental Psychology

• Abnormal Psychology

Professional Experience North Bay Medical Center – Fairfield, CA

Medical Social Worker/MSW Intern

Sept. 2017 – May 2018

• Provide support to patients and families for various medical issues (fetal demise, suicidal ideation, chronic illness)

• Complete psychosocial assessment with patients in an acute care hospital setting

• Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration and team meetings

• Assist in co-facilitated grief support groups such as “Supporting Parents After a Loss” and

“Congestive Heart Failure”

• Coordinate discharge planning and resources for patients with homelessness, substance abuse, and psychiatric needs (5150s)

• Conduct assessments of ‘at risk’ birth mothers and follow up with appropriate referrals and reports

• Order durable medical equipment (DME) for patients following discharge Rodriguez High School – Fairfield, CA

School Social Worker/MSW Intern

Aug. 2016 – May 2017

• Facilitate a girls’ group with topics on healthy relationships, coping skills, and empowerment

• Collaborate with mental health clinician to establish intervention models

• Assess students utilizing a biopsychosocial tool

• Compile community resources to distribute to school staff, parents, and students Volunteer Experience Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) – Solano County Children’s Advocate

Nov. 2014 – Sept. 2017

• Collaborate with foster parents and professionals to ensure a safe environment for youth

• Invest time with assigned foster youth

• Collect information from youth and family to make recommendations in court

• Organize detailed court reports to provide judge with more insight into the case

• Monitor case plans and court orders

Volunteer Experience Continued Through the Looking Glass Early Head Start – Berkeley CA Health and Education Specialist

June 2013 – June 2016

• Assist in data entry and filing documents

• Fax monthly requests for well child exams

• Conduct monthly first aid and safety checks

• Share health and safety information with parents at Parent Committee meetings The Matt Garcia Foundation

Community Volunteer

Sept. 2008 – Present

• Participate in monthly city, park, and neighborhood clean-ups

• Assist in feeding the homeless at local homeless shelters

• Volunteer for fundraising events that support youth

• Volunteer for the Matt Garcia Youth Center and Matt Garcia Career and College Academy Skills

• Proficient in Midas and Cerner programs

• Proficient in Microsoft Programs and internet operations

• Proficient in SPSS programs for data collection

• Basic knowledge of graphic design (templates, brochures, and booklets)

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