Dymika Lane

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310-***-****

I earned a Master's in Social Work (MSW) with a concentration in Mental Health from California State University, San Bernardino in June 2007.

I’m authorized to work in the USA for any employer. I have experience working with individuals who have been diagnosed COVID-19 positive.

Work Experience

Medical Social Worker

On-Call (2 weekend shifts per month)- Providence Little Company of Mary

San Pedro, CA

April 2020 - present

I’m the medical Social Worker for the emergency department, labor and delivery, postpartum/ obstetrics, observation unit, Med-Surge, ICU, Tele, and Neurology departments. I’m also cross trained to cover their mental health units which covers Outpatient Behavioral Health Unit and Behavioral Intake. I’ve worked day and evening shifts. I assist with complex discharge planning (home, shelter, skilled nursing facilities, and or transfer to higher level of care- another hospital). I assist patients and families in making health care decisions based on personal goals of care. I also support the team I ensure the patient's end-of-life wishes are documented in AHCD and/or POLST. I educate patients and families about local agencies and/or community resources that may be of help (i.e In Home Support Services, Board and Cares, Meals-on-Wheels, Life Alert, etc.). I assist with insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid paperwork. I provide bereavement support and burial/ cremation information.

Medical Social Worker

Per-Diem/On-Call (2 shifts per month)- Kaiser Permanente

Redwood City, CA

May 2018 – November 2020

I work 3:30pm-12am in the emergency department. I’m available to assist on the floors as well as I’m the only Social Worker in the hospital during this time. I assist with discharge planning (home, shelter, skilled nursing facilities, and or transfer to higher level of care- another hospital). I assist patients and families in making health care decisions based on personal goals of care. I also support the team I ensure the patient's end-of-life wishes are documented in AHCD and/or POLST. I educate patients and families about local agencies and/or community resources that may be of help (i.e. In Home Support Services, Board and Cares, Meals-on-Wheels, Life Alert, etc.). I assist with insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid paperwork. I provide bereavement support and burial/ cremation information.

Medical Social Worker/Discharge Planner

Full-Time (Traveler/Contract) – ATC Healthcare

Los Angeles Surge Hospital “LASH”- Temporary COVID-19 Field Hospital

April 2020 – May 2020 (LASH was open for almost 2 months)

LASH was a COVID-19 field hospital that was set up where St. Vincent Medical Center was located. I worked at LASH prior to them receiving their first patient up until the date their last patient was discharged. I collaborated with the county’s triage team regarding transfers from other hospitals. I met with patients and their family members/ representatives and provided emotional support I provided grief support to families including mortuary information. I coordinated resources including the patient being discharged home with durable medical equipment, transferring to acute rehabilitation centers or self-isolation centers (hotel).

Medical Social Worker/Discharge Planner

Full-Time (Traveler/Contract) Platinum Healthcare- AMN

Providence Little Company of Mary (13 week assignment, plus agency requested to extend)

San Pedro, CA

November 2019 - April 2020

I’m the medical Social Worker for the emergency department, labor and delivery, postpartum/ obstetrics, observation unit, Med-Surge, ICU, Tele, and Neurology departments. I’m also cross trained to cover their mental health units which covers Outpatient Behavioral Health Unit and Behavioral Intake. I’ve worked day and evening shifts. I assist with complex discharge planning (home, shelter, skilled nursing facilities, and or transfer to higher level of care- another hospital). I assist patients and families in making health care decisions based on personal goals of care. I also support the team I ensure the patient's end-of-life wishes are documented in AHCD and/or POLST. I educate patients and families about local agencies and/or community resources that may be of help (i.e In Home Support Services, Board and Cares, Meals-on-Wheels, Life Alert, etc.). I assist with insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid paperwork. I provide bereavement support and burial/ cremation information.

Social Worker

Full-Time

Chasing the Cure (Television show produced by Ann Curry)

Los Angeles, CA

August 2019 – November 2019

I work in a full-time 40 hour per week position providing social work services to the production team and participants on the show. These social work services include working with a multidisciplinary team of producers, ethicist, medical physician, psychologist, and participants on the show to coordinate care. I receive referrals from the production care team when they have challenging events of requesting medical records, insurance information, and community resources. I work on set by greeting each participant and their family member/ significant other, discuss the role of the Social Worker within the production team, provide support and encouragement. I then contact the participant the week following the show, discuss the plan that was recommended by the medical team during filming, and how the plan will be navigated. I work with the multidisciplinary team and participants to transition the participants from the recommendations of the medical team on the show to the participant’s primary care physician and/ or specialist.

Medical Social Worker

Part-Time

Kaiser Permanente

Redwood City, CA

July 2016 – May 2018

I work 3:30pm-12am in the emergency department. I’m available to assist on the floors as well as I’m the only Social Worker in the hospital during this time. I assist with discharge planning (home, shelter, skilled nursing facilities, and or transfer to higher level of care- another hospital). I assist patients and families in making health care decisions based on personal goals of care. I also support the team I ensure the patient's end-of-life wishes are documented in AHCD and/or POLST. I educate patients and families about local agencies and/or community resources that may be of help (i.e. In Home Support Services, Board and Cares, Meals-on-Wheels, Life Alert, etc.). I assist with insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid paperwork. I provide bereavement support and burial/ cremation information.

Medical Social Worker/Discharge Planner

Full-Time (Traveler/Contract) AMN

Sutter Health Eden Medical Center

Castro Valley, CA

December 2015 to January 5, 2019

I have in-depth experience working in trauma hospitals. I’ve worked in the emergency department, labor and delivery, birth center, observation unit, Med-Surge, ICU, Tele, and Neurology departments. I’ve worked day and evening shifts (10 hour shifts). I assist with discharge planning (home, shelter, skilled nursing facilities, and or transfer to higher level of care- another hospital). I assist patients and families in making health care decisions based on personal goals of care. I also support the team I ensure the patient's end-of-life wishes are documented in AHCD and/or POLST. I educate patients and families about local agencies and/or community resources that may be of help (i.e. In Home Support Services, Board and Cares, Meals-on-Wheels, Life Alert, etc.). I assist with insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid paperwork. I provide bereavement support and burial/ cremation information.

Medical Social Worker- Case Management (Hospice, Palliative, Home Health)

Part-Time

Kaiser Permanente

October 2012 to December 2015

I complete home visit assessments and follow-up visits. I educate patients and families about local agencies and/ or community resources that may be of help (i.e. In Home Support Services, Board and Cares, Meals-on-Wheels, Life Alert, etc.). I assist with insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid paperwork. I provide assistance with DPOA, Will/Trust, mortuary and funeral planning. I assist survivors in obtaining appropriate grief counseling.

Neuropsychiatric Clinic Coordinator

Full-Time Contract

Westside Regional Center - Culver City, CA

May 2007 to January 2015

I reviewed psychiatric/ neurological referrals and assessments from Service Coordinators/ Case Managers for neurological and psychiatric evaluations, consultations or medication review.

These referrals typically involve forensic issues that require specialized planning and interventions. I determined along with a multidisciplinary team (neurologist, psychiatrist, health and medical director, nurse, behaviorist, educational specialist) if a client is appropriate for the clinic. I coordinated multidisciplinary clinical staffing and complete staffing reports. I scheduled appointments for neurological and psychiatric services and provide reminder calls. I maintained HIPPA compliant charts and keep records current. I oversee off site clinic hours at UCLA NPI once per week and maintain patient check-in, collaboration with psychiatrist, obtaining progress reports and check-out process at the clinic. I linked clients to community based agencies.

Health Educator

Part-Time

Kaiser Permanente - Culver City, CA

December 2008 to December 2012

I provided direct group education services to members and the public that focuses on wellness (physical and mental). I reviewed, developed, and recommended high quality, culturally appropriate, written and audio visual health education materials. I consulted with physicians and staff regarding related health education service. I participated in establishing department strategic goals and priorities. I consistently supported compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation, and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.

Clinician

Full-Time

Victor Community Support Services (VCSS) September 2006 to June 2009

San Bernardino and Riverside Counties, CA

I provided comprehensive mental health assessments on assigned cases to determine the need for mental health services. I became knowledgeable of their Multi-Disciplinary Teams and meetings. I developed service plans based on the comprehensive assessment of each client's personal milestones and obstacles. I completed all required documentation in a timely manner and maintained treatment plans. I served as a liaison between the program and community agencies and individuals such as Case Managers, County Social Workers and Probation Officers. I maintained collateral contacts within the family or care providers and community as indicated. I performed quality assurance task by auditing charts based on county, state and federal regulations.

I organized and supervised the annual Family Holiday Celebration for 65 families who attended the event. The organizing of the event included: creating a request for donation form, collaborating with community agencies and recruiting donors, locating a place the event will be held and sustaining communication with the location's liaison, forming a committee and sustaining communication between committee and agency director, maintaining weekly updates and organizing what items (utensils, food, decorations), staff and activities (cupcake walk, cookie decorating, resource table, taking pictures with Santa Clause) we needed for the event, making sure the event did not go over the projected budget and following up with thank you letters and spread sheet (break down of what was spent, who attended, who donated) following the event.

Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist

Part-Time

Victor Community Support Services (VCSS) - San Bernardino, CA

March 2006 to September 2006

I provided behavioral counseling, case management and mental health support services, to voluntary youth and their families and/or care providers referred for VCSS Family Intervention and Community Support Program (FICS). I facilitated and implemented treatment plans and interventions developed by a multidisciplinary team. I attend weekly supervision meetings. I met Multi-Disciplinary Team on a bi-monthly and monthly basis.

Service Coordinator

Full-Time

Eastern Los Angeles Regional Center - Alhambra, CA

Whittier, CA

July 2002 to February 2006

I was the forensic specialist for my unit. This involved me being a Case Manager (minimum of 54 consumers on my caseload) for

Developmentally Disabled individuals. I conducted Individual Personal Plan (IPP) meetings, which consist of reviewing/implementing goals based on consumers' needs. I coordinated services to support the consumer in meeting their goals. I provided referrals to various support agencies (i.e., behavioral intervention, independent living, supportive living, adaptive skills training, adult day programs, supportive employment, psychological evaluations, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, group homes and judicial diversion intervention compliance programs). I also advocated for consumers at their Individual Educational Plan (IEP) meetings. I supported each individual on my caseload with judicial incidents by attending court hearings, collaborating with attorneys, complying with court orders, coordinating placements and providing progress reports. I had ongoing contact with

Department of Mental Health, Department of Children and Family Services, Adult Protection Services, In Home Support Services, Social Security, Medi-Cal, School

Districts, Department of Rehabilitation and Judicial Systems.

Counselor

Full-Time

Saint Anne Maternity Home - Los Angeles, CA 2001 to 2002

I provided counseling services to female teenagers who were pregnant and/ or was a mother. I facilitated discussion with the residents regarding interventions that will help them adapt to their surroundings and planning strategies for their future. These teenagers were at risk due to being court ordered to live in this facility and/ or not having anywhere else to live. I provided support and encouragement to these teenagers in the forms of encouraging them to continue their education, attend regular medical/ dental appointments, and participate in meetings with their psychologist, safety awareness skills and parenting skills. I provided positive reinforcement and logged all activities in each teenager chart daily.

Education

Master's of Social Work

California State University

2005 to 2007

Bachelor of Arts in Social Welfare

California State University, Northridge - Northridge, CA 1998 to 2001

Pacific Palisades Charter High School - Pacific Palisades, CA

1994 to 1998

Additional Information

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Word Perfect, Excel, Power Point, SANDIS, Virtual Chart, Internet, E-mail, Embassy

Suites network, Kaiser Permanente Health Connect, Kaiser Permanente Virtual Charts, Depart of Mental Health billing database, type 40wpm, Epic, Cadence, mainframe.

CERTIFICATION / TRAININGS

BLS, CPI, CPR/First-Aid (Children and Adults), P.A.R.T, Incredible Years (parenting structured training), Seeking Safety (evidence based therapy) Triple P (evidence base therapy), MAP, Trauma Focused CBT, and Monthly Mental Health Seminars.

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