Allessia Billingslea
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
The Family Hospice
05.2021 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Reduced readmission rates by collaborating with discharge planners on effective aftercare planning strategies for high-risk patients.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Promoted effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff through skilled mediation techniques during challenging conversations.
- Collaborated with medical professionals to advocate for the unique psychosocial needs of each patient within a holistic care approach.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, resulting in improved service delivery from healthcare providers.
- Improved team collaboration by initiating regular communication channels between social workers and medical staff.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to expand services and referrals.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
Medical Social Worker
Grady Health System
02.2007 - 04.2021
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Ensured continuity of care by coordinating seamless transitions from hospitalization to outpatient services or long-term care facilities.
- Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Supported ethical decision-making processes among healthcare teams by providing guidance on complex cases involving end-of-life care or medical ethics dilemmas.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, resulting in improved service delivery from healthcare providers.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Savannah State University
Savannah, GA05.1999
Skills
- Home visitation
- Family support
- Assessing needs
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Psychosocial assessment
- Critical thinking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
The Family Hospice
05.2021 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Grady Health System
02.2007 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - Social Work
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Savannah State University
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