Medical Social

Amanda Baird LBSW 210-***-****

San Antonio, TX ****************@*****.***

Objective: Self directed professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills who builds consensus and promotes teamwork. 22+ years experience in managing varied healthcare services. I have a deep understanding of the emotional and medical needs of various patients, as well as a good knowledge of healthcare policies, protocols, and practices.

Experience and Qualifications: Licensed Bachelor of Social Work, Licensed Medical Radiographer, ARRT, TDH

Basic Life Support Certified

Amedisys Hospice Social Worker San Antonio, TX

November 2018-present Full Time

Social Worker for terminally ill patients. Served young adults and elderly chronically ill patients. Conducted admission Assessments and monthly follow up evaluations on over 50 patients on a PT then a FT basis. Completed DNRs within 24-48 hours after admission. Provided spiritual and emotional support regarding end of life concerns. Met patients where they were at. Met in the SNF, hospital, care homes, and patient homes as needed. Completed consents and revocations as well as Admission consents.

Heartland Wellness and Rehab Social Worker San Antonio, TX September 2019 - present Part Time

Completed all Admission Assessments, BIMS and PHQ9, and Social Histories within 24 hrs of Admission. Determined a dc plan upon admission evaluation. Entered all MDS for sections B,C, E, Q, V,CAA and Care Plans for triggered events.

WellMed Medical Management Medical Social Worker San Antonio, TX United Health Care

November 2011 – August 2019

Hospital and skilled nursing facility discharge planner and Social Worker. I conduced on site and telephonic assessments, Case Management, evaluate and assist with nursing home placement, made community resource referrals, assisted patients and families with problem solving, and served as a patient advocate. I performed home visits as needed and worked together with Adult Protective Services on complex issues. I gave report and updates to the WellMed physicians on their inpatient and outpatient clients by attending their weekly Physician Care Meetings. I am a Social Worker for approximately 12,000 patients seen throughout 26 WellMed clinics and several DNG privately contracted clinics. I am experienced with Trucare and EMR documentation system. I work in collaboration with fellow Social Work collogues and cover their territories as needed. I fulfilled a dynamic and ever changing position as the role of a Social Worker is flexible to meet the demands of change. Regent Oakwell Farms Medical Social Worker San Antonio, TX November 2017-August 2018 weekends

Completed all Admission Assessments including the MDS, PHQ9, BIMS and tentative DC plan within 1-2 days of admission.

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San Pedro Manor Medical Social Worker San Antonio, TX October 2011 – November 2011

I completed 3.0 MDS’s, Advance Directives with patients/families, Psychosocial Assessments, and assisted in Discharge Planning. I was involved in the Multi Disciplinary approach from Admission to Discharge. I keep the patient informed of his/her medical condition/progression. I facilitate discharge plans and make community referrals as necessary for continued care outside the facility and in the comfort of their own home. Restorative Home Health Marketing Liaison San Antonio, TX August 2011 – November 2011 (was part time)

Met and maintained relationships with Physicians, Case Managers, and Discharge Planners/Social Workers in order to build facility patient census. I kept documentation of referrals, contacts and monthly admissions. I met with families to discuss services offered by the company.

Regent Oakwell Farms

February 2011 - August 2011

Medical Social Worker San Antonio, TX

same duties as above

Angeles Multi-Specialty Clinic

April 2006 - February 2011

CT & MRI Technologist San Antonio, TX

Arthritis Treatment Center

Feb 2006- April 2006

Lead X Ray /DEXA Tech. San Antonio, TX

Southwest Care Center &

Retama Jourdanton & Pleasanton Medical Social Work Consultant San Antonio, TX Aug 2003- Nov 2005

I was a Clinical Case Manager and Discharge Planner for Skilled Nursing patients. I completed Minimum Data Sets and Behavior Management Plans for in house patients. HCR Manor Care

May 2002- May 2003

Medical Social Worker San Antonio, TX

Same duties as above.

Williamsburg/Fredericksburg Admissions/Marketing San Antonio, TX Care Centers

May 2001- May 2002

Sales

Sales Position - Met and maintained relationships with physicians, Case Managers, and Discharge Planners/Social Workers in order to build facility patient census. I kept documentation of referrals, contacts and monthly admissions. I met with families to complete Admission paperwork. I collected payment for room and board into the facilities. Retama Manor North Medical Social Worker San Antonio, TX May 1999- May 2001

Same duties as previous Medical Social Work positions Education: Associates in Radiography San Antonio, TX St. Phillip’s College

May 2003- 2005

Graduated with honors and currently hold a TDH and ARRT License. Texas State University Bachelor of Arts in San Marcos, TX Dec 1997 Social Work

Graduated with honors and currently hold a Texas License in Social Work. References Available Upon Request

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