Rachel Hammond
Medical Social Worker
Lacey,WA
Summary
A highly capanble Bachelor’s level Social Worker with over 9 years of exerpience providing direct care to individuals and families addressing many types of social, emotional, and practical challenges. Trained to successfully identify barriers to success for individuals with functional limitations and who puts forth strong advocacy efforts that promotes patient quality of life and wellness. An overall ability to manage challenging caseloads while using critical thinking skills to organize and prioritize the needs of those I serve. Excellent planning and development skills and highly regarded in my writing abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Years of secondary education
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Assured Hospice
Olympia, WA
07.2013 - 04.2021
- Enabled patients to make informed decisions about their care by educating them on disease processes, prognosis, and benefits of advanced planning.
- Assessed and managed the psychosocial reactions of patients and families including stress, anticipatory grief, and coping.
- Reviewed charts and completed interventions with emphasis on identification of issues related to psychosocial assessment, treatment plan intervention/referral and follow-up.
- Proactively identified unmet patient needs in areas of services and initiate programs /services/in-services as needed such as cultural preferences that affect decision making, language and communication styles, grief, advanced planning, and dietary needs.
- Converted patient treatment goals into medical orders that meet CMS guidelines and ensure that the information is transferrable and applicable across care settings, including long term care, emergency medical services, and hospital care.
Case Manager II
Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare
Lakewood, WA
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Provided case management services to adults with serious mental illnesses.
- Completed a thorough assessment, developed and implemented a treatment plan exploring goals using clinical interventions.
- Assisted job-seeking clients through contact with colleges, Work-source, and vocational agencies.
- Facilitated admissions and completed discharge planning for any emergent hospitalizations..
- Maintained clinical records and navigated electronic systems.
Event Coordinator
Pathways to Progress
Cheney, WA
09.2006 - 05.2008
- Responsible for planning, coordinating, and running community events and festivals and evaluated and implemented new programs and events within the community.
- Created, organized, and recruited volunteer positions and provided training and management to volunteer staff.
- Networked with and nurtured community stakeholders for sponsorships and funding support.
- Researched and wrote grant proposals.
Employment Professional
Envisioning Solutions
Seattle, WA
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Assisted developmentally disabled individuals in exploring and developing opportunities for community-based employment.
- Built relationships with local businesses and colleges to increase recruitment opportunities
- Collaborated with state social work professionals to assess client needs and developed person centered plans to meet client goals.
- Researched and studied gaps that reduced clients access to community opportunities and educated community businesses on benefits of hiring persons with functional or developmental disabilities such as tax benefits.
- Provided American and tactile sign-language interpretation to clients with hearing impairments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Eastern Washington University
09.2006 - 06.2008
Associate of Arts -
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA 12.2003 - 06.2005
Skills
Excellent assessment skills for recognizing and managing the psychosocial reactions of patients and families including stress, anticipatory grief, and coping
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Volunteer Work
Elder Services (2008)- Conducted kinship outreach and education within Spokane County, WA.
Spokane Vally Senior Center and Meals on Wheels (2007-2008)- Worked with Meals on Wheels.
Catholic Community Services (2003-2004)- Assisted with food service in hospitality kitchen.
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Assured Hospice
07.2013 - 04.2021
Case Manager II
Greater Lakes Mental Healthcare
09.2008 - 09.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Eastern Washington University
09.2006 - 06.2008
Event Coordinator
Pathways to Progress
09.2006 - 05.2008
Associate of Arts -
Pierce College
12.2003 - 06.2005
Employment Professional
Envisioning Solutions
01.2003 - 01.2006
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