Social Worker
Resume:
Tahlequah, OK *****
*********@*****.***
LISA R. SHOEMAKE
OBJECTIVE
To provide professional Social Work for patients/clients in a professional setting.
EXPERIENCE
SOCIAL WORKER/ADMISSIONS COORDINATOR
EMPLOYER: KINDRED REHABCARE / INPATIENT REHAB
NORTHEASTERN HEALTH SYSTEM
1400 East Downing
TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464
4-2014 to present
Currently providing professional, Medical Social Work for patients in an acute rehabilitation unit within a hospital setting. This includes pre-screening patients for appropriate diagnosis, medical management by physician, functional independent measure and pay source within and outside the hospital. Obtained prior authorization from insurance companies with knowledge of CMS guidelines for compliance. Clinical skills include utilization of ICD-10 coding for reimbursement and Uniform Data System (UDS). Psychosocial assessments are completed on admission with the plan of care. Coordinate family meetings to address ongoing needs and address barriers to discharge. Arrange services to include home health, DME along with complex discharge needs. Coordinate activities within community centers and provide marketing events. Worked closely with Northeastern State University as an Adjunct Professor for the Social Work Department allowing students to complete their one year practicum in a clinical setting.
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (PRN)
EMPLOYER: TAHLEQUAH CITY HOSPITAL
1400 East Downing
Tahlequah, OK 74464
9-2013 to 7-2014
Provided Social Service/Discharge Planning services for patients on Medical Surgical floor, MICU, CCU and CVICU. This includes collaborating with various service providers to providing needs based services for patients as well as utilizing electronic medical records (CPSI) daily to document services and referrals for patients upon discharge to include Skilled Nursing Home referrals, as well as long term nursing home placements and Long Term Acute Care referrals hospice. Worked independently while prioritizing work daily. Completed Consultation orders timely and accurately and completed various duties including living wills and DNR’s.
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES SUPERVISOR
Employer: Oklahoma Department of Human Services
P.O. Box 608 Muskogee, OK 74401
4-2006 to 1-2010
Supervised and led Permanency Planning and Child Protective Service teams. Provided peer review of Forensic Interviews within the Multi-disciplinary Team for Muskogee Co. Provided training and support for employees in areas of performance improvement and retention. Supported workers through individual conferences including debriefing on difficult and complex sexual abuse and child death cases. Provided conflict resolution with clients and employees as identified. Worked independently and prioritized work daily. On call 24 hours daily. Operated computer program to track referral and report data for monthly reports for each employee. Followed referral completion timeliness through computer program tracking.
COURT LIAISON: CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST III
Employer: Oklahoma Department of Human Services
315 S. Gilcrease Museum Road
Tulsa, OK 74102
10-2002 to 4-2006
Prepared Emergency Custody Docket and presented cases daily in court to include recommendations for retention or release of children in custody. Completed Child Support Orders and posted minutes within the legal file and county files. Arranged appointments for clients for genetic testing. Consulted with the legal division of OKDHS on difficult cases to determine proper disposition and track progression of the case toward permanency for custody children. Worked with OKDHS computer programs and The Oklahoma Supreme Court Network System to obtain relevant information as it pertains to the legal case.
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST III/ CHILDREN’S JUSTICE CENTER
Employer: Oklahoma Department of Human Services
2829 S. Sheridan Road
Tulsa, OK 74129
7-2001 to 10-2002
Investigated complex referrals of abuse and neglect. Assigned referrals include death and near death investigations as well as referrals on foster homes and licensed child care facilities. Prepared reports to the District Attorney on all assigned investigations to include recommendations for intervention and or placement of children for protection. Consulted and referred families for services within the community based on identified need. This includes areas relating to risk and the prevention of abuse and neglect. Coordinated with the multi-disciplinary team while working independently.
Operated the OKDHS computer program to enter data and research history in several programs. Arranged for Forensic interviews of children as well as medical exams as necessary. Worked to resolve conflicts as identified in a timely fashion.
CHILD WELFARE SPECIALIST II & III
Employer: Oklahoma Department of Human Services
P.O BOX 608
Muskogee, OK 74403
1-1993 to 7-2001
Investigated allegations of abuse and neglect to include assessing risk/safety for child protection. Completed placement plans, treatment plans and reports to the court. Recruited relative foster and kinship placements to avoid traditional foster home placements. Coordinated services within the community to provide comprehensive services to clients. Treatment/Prevention: Completed family assessments to prepare treatment plans for Dispositional and Review Hearings. Completed ongoing assessments of child safety per OKDHS policy in accordance with Title 10.
Operated the OKDHS computer program to enter data and research history in several programs. Arranged for Forensic interviews of children as well as medical exams as necessary. Worked to resolve conflicts as identified in a timely fashion.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK- NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Basic & Advanced Forensic Interviewer. Cornerhouse, Minneapolis Minnesota
COMMUNICATION
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS: ORAL AND WRITTEN
LEADERSHIP
Previous supervisory experience and Adjunct Professor
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