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Florence, AL 35630

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

As a social worker, I am committed to assisting every client in various matters by providing the best possible support. I will engage with each individual to help work through problems, build skills, and resolve concerns. I am efficient and organized in managing documentation, assessments, and referrals. I am a hardworking and reliable team member focused on going above and beyond for my colleagues and clients. I am trained in case management and offer a variety of skills. I am motivated to continue learning and growing as a social work professional.

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

Florence Nursing and Rehabilitation, Director of Social Services, Social Worker-Long Term Care and Memories Unit: October 12, 2022- Present

Provide support and create care plans to assist resident’s biopsychosocial needs

Conducting assessments to determine eligibility for programs, determining preliminary diagnosis, developing and implementing treatment plans.

Improved documentation requirements, case conferencing, and patient care through standardized methods designed to evaluate functional ability and assess biopsychosocial needs.

Completed MDS assessments to determine mood, behavior, and cognitive functioning, and relaying information to interdisciplinary team and families

Conducted and completed comprehensive quarterly and annual assessments of patients and completed MDS documentation.

Collected and inputted patient information regarding mood and behavior into MDS system for Medicare reimbursement.

Performed psychological assessments, compiled treatment plans.

Completed initial social work assessments, participated in multidisciplinary treatment and discharge planning conferences.

Provide social work coverage for the Geriatric's Clinic and Hospice/Palliative Team in the absence of the assigned social workers.

Collaborate with Nurses on client paperwork.

Participated in weekly interdisciplinary team conferences and behavioral meetings.

Completed care plans on a weekly basis.

Collaborate with the medical director and interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients and their families.

Assisted with discharge planning and short term residents as needed

Provided case management, psychosocial support and discharge planning to adults with medical and mental health needs.

Provided assistance with discharge plans for residents returning home with home health or hospice services.

Counseled and assisted in coping and grief for individuals and families, and facilitated communications within family and provided crisis intervention.

Social Worker I, Lauderdale County Department of Human Resources, Oct 2021-Current Florence, AL

Assess and investigate child abuse and neglect referrals to ensure child safety.

Completes interviews with clients individually, to assess their current situation and to determine what services are required to meet the family’s needs.

Network with other agencies to offer services to families that DHR is working with.

Provide testimony to the court when needed concerning children and families.

Completes petitions, affidavits, and complaints to file with the court for cases that are in need of court supervision or DHR custody.

Complete comprehensive family assessments to assess what services are needed.

Responded to calls while on-call after hours.

Schedule Individualized Services Plan meetings to open families to Family Preservations Unit.

Perform home visits every 30 days to ensure child safety.

Schedule forensic interviews for child victims.

Social Worker Intern, North Alabama Medical Center, Jan 2021 - Apr 2021, Florence, AL

Monitored progress of clients in active cases to identify service goal accomplishments and areas in need of improvement.

Developed individualized case plans and options for treatment to meet each need for the patient.

Investigated reports or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of at-risk adults, adolescents, and children.

Conducted individual therapeutic intervention services to improve levels of mental, social or behavioral functioning at home, work, and in community.

Processed referrals to obtain community resources for public assistance and healthcare services for clients.

Managed caseload of clients with dual diagnoses to determine services required for effective treatment.

Provided self pay packets to patients that include skillfully managing need for housing, food, clothing, or financial assistance.

Helped clients follow treatment plans by setting up appointments, arranging transportation, and offering personalized support.

Advocated for individuals suffering from alcohol and drug abuse, helping to resolve

crises and get each useful support.

Monitored patients throughout treatment processes to evaluate and document progress.

Conducted professional assessments to evaluate mental and physical conditions of patients.

Operate with surrounding resources to get clients support for medical and personal needs.

Organized treatment strategies based on patients' medical needs and current physical conditions.

Mandating reporting cases to The Department of Human Resources on adults, babies, children, and adolescents to make sure each patient is followed by the DHR worker. Engaging with patients while completing a biological-socialogical assessment for each patient on the case load.

Discussing discharge plannings with all patients prior to discharge.

Daily Interdisciplinary meetings with all of case management and the Medical Doctors to discuss any updates and progress made by the patients and discussing discharge plans with MD.

Physical Therapy Technician, The Orthopaedic Center, Oct 2019 - Jan 2021, Huntsville, AL Escorted patients from reception area to assigned treatment room.

Cleaned, sanitized, and replenished supplies in patient treatment rooms, gym area, and restrooms.

Communicated with patients to ease discomfort and explain procedures.

Prepared patients for treatment, including plinth, appropriate draping, positioning, and modalities setup.

Cleaned and maintained patient exercise equipment and other office machinery.

Washed, dried, stored, and replaced all linen supplies.

Assisted physical therapist with patient care.

Adhered to established clerical confidentiality standards as defined by HIPAA.

Cleaned, sanitized and stored the equipment used during treatments.

Child Life Specialist Assistant, Huntsville Hospital Women and Children's, May 2019 - Jul 2020, Huntsville, AL

Collected information from patients' medical records to evaluate current capabilities. Tracked participation, reactions, and progress of patients undergoing treatments and modified plans for desired improvements.

Implemented and managed clients' treatment plans to meet individual targets. Delivered expert, evidence-based therapies to help patients improve mental and physical well-being.

Helped patients prevent further medical problems with well-designed and customized intervention strategies based on unique situations.

Used medical, personal and family information to design appropriate treatment strategies, consistently meeting both needs and interests with targeted plans.

Followed established guidelines and procedures.

Assisted team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones.

Completed all assigned tasks prior to shift end.

Addressed concerns quickly to avoid lasting issues.

Required minimal oversight to complete job tasks, meeting all deadlines and goals.

Monitored processes and recommended methods for improvement.

Completed all required paperwork within anticipated timeframes.

Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements and support business targets.

Cashier Specialist, Huntsville Hospital Women and Children's- Gift Shop, Jun 2017 - May 2018, Huntsville, AL

Greeted all customers and provided prompt and friendly service.

Assisted customers with locating items, answering questions and providing direction and service.

Obtained thorough knowledge of products sold to assist customers in locating and purchasing items.

Returned non-purchased products to shelves and performed general merchandising functions.

Collected payment for customer purchases.

Bagged and packaged customer orders and purchases.

Solved complaints by customers and issued credits for returned merchandise.

EDUCATION

College of Arts and Science, Bachelor of Social Work May 2021

The University of North Alabama - Florence, AL

Bachelor of Social Work

Member, Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority.

Director of Activities, Zeta Tau Alpha.

Tailgate Chairman, Zeta Tau Alpha.

Member, National Association of Social Work.

Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, The University of North Alabama Chapter.

High School Diploma May 2017

Hazel Green High School - Hazel Green, AL

Member, Hazel Green High School softball team 2014-2017.

Member, Hazel Green High School Advanced Choir.

Member, Fellowship Christian Athletes.

Member, First Baptist Church youth.

Volunteer, Mission Firefly.

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