Raven Matthews
Jonesboro
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with experience in an Acute Care Hospital excelling in case management and client advocacy. An expert in
conducting biopsychosocial assessments, coordinating community resources, and ensuring seamless transitions to post-acute care. Proven ability to identify high-risk patients and implement effective treatment planning by enhancing patient-centered care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Piedmont Henry Hospital
Stockbridge
06.2016 - Current
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing service delivery within the healthcare setting
- Conduct high risk/biopsychosocial assessments within the timeline required by departmental and regulatory guidelines
- Collaborate with the treatment team to provide solutions for complex cases by facilitating patient/family care meetings (ie. barriers to discharge)
- Coordinate the transition to post-acute care services (Hospice. Home Health. Skilled Nursing Facility, Home Infusions, DME etc.)
- Coordinate appropriate reporting to legal agencies as needed with respect to abuse and neglect
- Developed discharge plans in collaboration with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
- Completed digital charting covering patients' treatments, conditions and responses to care.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05-2016
Skills
- Epic (EHR) system
- Pulmonary Med-Surge unit
- Patient advocacy
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Case management
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
- Patient-centered care
- Discharge planning
- Critical thinking
- Analytical thinking
- Multicultural competence
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Piedmont Henry Hospital
06.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Social Work
Clark Atlanta University