DANEIL NICOLE DAVIS, LMSW

910-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

Licensed Medical Social Worker with 10 years of experience in community, mental health and medical environment seeking social worker position in healthcare and continue fostering growth as a social worker

EDUCATION

Masters of Social Science and Administration (Equivalent to MSW)

Case Western Reserve University - May 2010

Bachelors of Social Work (BSW)

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University – May 2009

Bachelors of Arts in Psychology (BA in Psychology)

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University – May 2009

HIGH LIGHTS

Featured as the inaugural consultant in New Letter for outstanding care at VCU Health System

Featured in Dartmouth Newspaper for excellent care in International Discharge Planning

Highlighted Travel Social Worker for Miami Valley due to successful pilot and trainer for new hospital discharge planning implementations

Assisted with creating a Hospice program within home health for Protem and being a Liaison with successfully building new relationships within the community resulting in admissions for Hospice

Successfully graduated 10 youth from MTFC and reunited them with their families and out of foster care.

MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION

Certification: BLS Expire: 1/2022

Certification: Licensed Mastered Social Worker (OH) Expire: 3/2022

Required Shot: Up to date Expire: Current

SKILLS

Advocacy for patients, youth and adults

Coordinating crisis intervention

Collaborating with multifaceted agency to create positive outcomes

Establishing and maintaining international relationships

Knowledge of community resources available for children and adult development and emotional therapy and/or support

Knowledge of psycho-social factors impacted by illness and disability and intervention techniques

Word, Excel, Publishing, Outlook and Power Point

Strength

In-depth knowledge of medical treatment processes and terminologies

Good organizational skills with abilities to handle multiple tasks

Familiar with discharge planning and care planning processes

Possess short-term counseling and crisis intervention skills

Ability to solve problems in a quick and effective manner

Experience with diverse populations

EXPERIENCE

Medical Social Worker,(Social Work Consultant) MedSource

Medical Hospital-In Patient, Family Center & ED – O’Connor

(San Jose CA)

DECEMBER 2019 – PRESENT

Assess pediatric and adult patients to determine treatment and safety needs in the ED

Work collaboratively with nursing staff, case managers, external organizations and community resources to provide health services across the continuum of care

Respond to immediate needs of patients and families in emergency situations

Assist with emotional support, assess, and plan discharge for COVID-19 patients

Assist with coordination of care with family center which includes fetal demise, mother-baby, substance addicted mothers, complicated births and discharge planning

Create and Determine safe discharge plan for patients in domestic violence, adjustment to disability and illness, child abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking

Created a resource guide for the social work department

Work with critical patients and family on end of life decision making

Medical Social Worker,(Health Care Consultant) HCTEC

Medical Hospital-In Patient & ED – Glendale Memorial (Glendale CA)

SEPTEMBER 2018 – SEPTEMBER 2019

Lead social worker for ED to assist with assessing patients for safety and appropriate resources

Created a resource guide for patients to assist with understanding services they may be eligible for

Educate patient and families on appropriate after-care plans with transition to SNF, Board & Care, Long Term Acute Care, Assisted Living and Hospice

Assist with emotional support

Assist with coordination of care with family center which includes fetal demise, mother-baby, substance addicted mothers, complicated births and discharge planning

Work with community organizations to coordinate after care plans for patient in discharge planning

Asses patients with new cancer diagnosis in the Oncology department with providing education, resources and support

Medical Social Worker, Emergency Room (Health Care Consultant) HCTEC

Level I Trauma Hospital – VCU Health Systems (Richmond VA)

SEPTEMBER 2018 – SEPTEMBER 2019

Assess pediatric and adult patients to determine treatment and safety needs

Work collaboratively with nursing staff, case managers, external organizations and community resources to provide health services across the continuum of care

Respond to immediate needs of patients and families in emergency situations

Facilitate discharge activities and coordination in determining appropriate discharge disposition and transportation facilities

Work with health-care professionals as well as collect patient information to provide them with the best care

Assist the medical team and patients to determine the best action per hospital, state guidelines and NASW regarding family violence, adjustment to disability and illness, child abuse, sexual assault and human trafficking

Manage emergency patient need as the only SW in the hospital for 3rd shift to cover all floors including inpatient, adult, pediatric and labor and delivery

Clinical Medical Social Worker (Travel Social Worker) Club Staffing (AMN)

Level I Trauma Hospital – Dartmouth- Hitchcock Medical Center – (Lebanon NH)

SEPTEMBER 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2018

Provided social work service within case management to physicians, patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff in the care of patients

Social Worker for Orthopedics, Trauma, Cardiology, Medicine, ICU, SICU, NICU, Labor and Delivery

Created and coordinated international relationships for safe and expedited discharge with the Embassy and Consulate in Canada, Chile, UK and US

Worked with international travel insurance to ensure medical coverage for the patient and the hospital

Completed PASSRR for patients to assist with placement

Worked with patients, family and medical team with locating safe placement for the patient at discharge in an LTAC, SNF, Crisis Unit, Medical Respite, In-patient Rehab or with family

Completed admission screening process in identifying which patients required help of discharge planning

Worked with discharge planning of patients from the hospital and continued to remain available for assistance after patient was discharge for successful coordination of care

Started and completed guardianship process for patients with successfully obtaining guardianship for within a timely manner

Assisted patients and families on successfully obtaining social security and Medicaid while in the hospital

Worked closely with Adult and Child Protective Services

Clinical Medical Social Worker (Travel Social Worker) Club Staffing (AMN)

Level I Trauma Hospital –Miami Valley Hospital – (Dayton OH)

JANUARY 2016 –JUNE 2017

Social Work float for all units of the hospital including In-patient psychiatry

Reviewed medical records on all referred patients for history, level of care, and current needs

Consulted with physicians, patients, hospital staff, and family members to identify timely resolutions or identified problems

Participated in Interdisciplinary Team and Care Plan meeting

Educated and informed patients and care givers about Advanced Directives, Medical Power of Attorney and Durable Power of Attorney as well as the OOHDNR and other resources available.

Collaborated with the interdisciplinary team regarding care for 30-35 patients

Facilitated group therapy session for psych patients

Assigned the tasks of conducting psychosocial evaluation of patients

Performed the responsibilities of implementing innovative plans for patients' discharge or problem-resolution

Identified and referred to appropriate resources

Utilized EPIC, ALLSCRIPTS and CERNER for computerized documentation according to hospital policy and using appropriate paper charting for down time

Care Coordinator- Case Manager II Beech Brook

NOVEMBER 2012 – DECEMBER 2015

Completed Diagnostic Mental Health Assessments using DSM IV and DSM V

Provided warp around services to clients and families as outlined in treatment plan

Attended all therapeutic, mental and legal appointments

Taught transitions skills to youth and parents

Provided clients with CPST and other therapeutic interventions

Maintain a case load of 10-15 clients

Worked with the legal and judicial system to coordinate care of clients and reduce chances of going to juvenile detention, jail or prison

Medical Social Worker Protem Home Care and Hospice

JANUARY 2014 – DECEMBER 2015

Researched policy and procedure for expanding home health and adding hospice services

Worked with CEO on hiring additional hospice staff

Completed Required documentation by city and state to maintain hospice services

Created Support group for families learning to cope with loved ones on hospice

Provided bio-psycho-social assessments, interventions, and grief/bereavement counseling for diverse adult population

Supported patient and family by providing coping strategies and stress reduction plan to assist in adjustment and loss issues.

Coordinated and provide counseling and crisis intervention services to patients and their families.

Offered patient and family education regarding caregiver supports, VA benefits, Medicare, Medicaid benefits, and community resources.

Assisted families making funeral arrangements and also for indigent care patients

Mental Health Therapist SAFY Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth

APRIL 2011 – NOVEMBER 2012

Completed Diagnostic Mental Health Assessments

Created treatment plans and goals while engaging the youth and parents in cooperating to ensure goals were realistic and obtainable

Provided therapeutic services to families in need with youth diagnosed with mental health such as ODD, Bi-polar, Autism, ADD, ADHD, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety and Eating Disorders

Used knowledge of the DSM IV to clinically give appropriate diagnosis to youth as evidence by the diagnostic measuring tool.

Taught transitional skills to youth ages 8-18

Managed a case load of up to 25 youth

MTFC Skills Coach SAFY Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth

MAY 2010 – APRIL 2011

Provided a positive role model to youth and promote and shape appropriate behaviour using prompting, practice and reinforcement

Provided one to one support to young people in the program within the community in a recreational context to promote and practice pro-social behavior and problem solving skills

Encouraged the clients with engagement with their treatment plan and goals

Engage foster parents and clients with effective communication to promote a loving and safe foster home

Assisted clients with emotionally preparing to re-enter their natural place with natural birth parents or guardian

RESIDENTAL – Live-In Boys Hope Girls Hope Of Cleveland

DECEMBER 2009 – APRIL 2011

Consulted with Executive Director daily with decisions regarding health and wellness of youth aged 8-18 living in the home

Developed and maintained parent and/or guardian relationships in their child’s life while in the program

Performed necessary tasks to run a home for scholars in residence (cooking, cleaning, shopping, driving

Taught social and independent living skills

Exposed the youth to new experiences and activities

Guided youth in college readiness toward educational success.

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