Social Worker

Posted on: 2007-06-29

Donna O’Brien 908A Pearl St., Rayne, LA 70578 (337) 458-2144 [email protected] Education Northwestern State University, Bachelor of Science in Psychology, May 2006, Natchitoches, LA Research: “Belly Laugh to Better Health” and “Humor Used to Alleviate Stress” Honors: Psi Chi, National Honor Society in Psychology; Dean’s List, 5 semesters Office Skills: Word, PowerPoint, fax machine, copier machine Relevant Experience Social Worker/Discharge Planner, Meadow Brook Specialty Hospital 4/07 - 6/07 - worked in conjunction with case manager to procure placement, upon discharge - responsible for social assessment which is conducted to assist in identifying Patients personal and social problems significant to the patients course of treatment - participated in team conference with physician and other disciplines which meet with patient and family members to outline continuum of care plans - conducted bereavement counseling for family members of patients that expired in the facility ¨ Laid off due to position eliminated Case Manager, Oceans Behavioral Hospital 9/06 - 1/07 - Set up aftercare appointments for patients, upon discharge - Participated in recommendations with staff psychiatrist - Participated in treatment team with other staff members to facilitate Continuum of care plans - Participated in discharge planning with other staff members - Assisted in meeting the social and emotional needs of the patients ¨ Adolescent Unit closed - position eliminated Social Service Director, Crowley Guest House/Camelot Place 6/06 - 9/06 - Consultation with allied professional health personnel regarding provisions for the social and emotional needs of the resident and family members - Responsible for social assessment which is conducted to assist in identifying the resident’s personal and social problems significant to the resident’s course of treatment - Responsible for progress notes, which are maintained for each resident residing in facility - Responsible for coordinating resident referrals to outside agencies ¨ Relocated and offered advancement in a different company Americorp Vista, Safety Net for Abused Persons 10/95 -10/97 - Responsible for public awareness in community regarding violence - Organized child care programs for battered children - Assisted with fundraising - Coordinator for Dating Violence Program in Iberia & St. Martin Parishes - Assisted in support groups for domestic violence victims ¨ Contract Completed Counselor, Acadiana Shelter for Girls 10/94 -10/95 - Responsible for twelve (12) adolescents in a residential home - Responsible for conflict management, anger management, and social interactions with other residential members - Assisted residents with socialization issues, such as proper behavior while in public ¨ Relocated and join the Americorps Other Experience Certified Nursing Assistant, Cornerstone Pediatrics Clinic 6/02 - 8/03 - Responsible for taking medical history of patients - Responsible for temperatures, weights, heights, and setting up exam rooms with medical supplies - Assisted with shots and intravenous medications ¨ Resigned and increased school load hours References Available Upon Request