Adrienne V. Elkins
Oxford,MI
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with expertise in social service programs and community resource management. Proficient in needs assessment and developing targeted intervention strategies. Strong organizational and communication skills enhance collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Seeking to leverage skills in a new professional opportunity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Strive Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by managing chronic kidney disease treatment plans.
- Coordinated interdisciplinary care to significantly improve client health outcomes.
- Advocated for client access to essential community resources and support systems.
- Ensured high-quality care through timely, ethical documentation of client progress.
- Identified and maintained vital community service resources for patient support.
- Facilitated communication between treatment teams, bridging gaps in patient care.
Clinical Social Worker
DaVita Kidney Care
10.2018 - 02.2024
- Enhanced patient adjustment to dialysis by providing counseling and emotional support.
- Evaluated patients' psychosocial needs using a holistic assessment approach.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in nephrology, nursing, and social work.
- Managed caseload of 95-120 patients efficiently and effectively.
- Streamlined clinical documentation and referrals to improve operational efficiency.
- Informed patients about treatment options to empower their healthcare decisions.
Server
Mojave Cantina
04.2016 - 05.2022
- Provided friendly and efficient service in order to provide an overall excellent dining experience
- Received tips consistently meeting or exceeding 20%
- Responsible for training over ten new employees including coaching on proper protocol and customer service
- Continually surpassed expectations in a fast paced environment including effective communication and problem solving
- Operated as part of a motivated, teamwork-oriented staff
Clinical Social Work Intern
Children's Hospital Of Michigan
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Collaborated as part of a rehab focused interdisciplinary team with areas of specialty including: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, nursing, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, therapeutic recreation, and neuropsychology
- Focused on assessing and interviewing families that were admitted to the inpatient rehab unit to determine barriers to success at discharge, obtain a full biopsychosocial history, and to follow patients through their post-acute stay
- Participated in the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) outpatient clinic as part of an interdisciplinary team including: assessing patients/families, identifying gaps in resources, and providing identified needs and emotional support
- Provided continuity of care for patients and families post discharge from inpatient rehab as needed
- Participated in weekly interdisciplinary rounds to discuss progress of each patient then collaborated with parents about their child's plan of treatment and discharge planning
- Facilitated family care conference meetings with the rehab team so that parents and staff are agreeable to the patient's continued care
- Intervened and mediated conflicts among family members and/or staff
- Identified and explored solutions for barriers to discharge
Social Work Intern
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Facilitated the transition of patients from the hospital to the next level of care
- Followed each patient's progress in their hospital stay and track their potential discharge needs to assess if any further intervention is needed
- Audited charts of behavioral health patients to ensure compliance with mental health code and hospital standards
- Offered information on community resources to patients
- Assessed patients from a medical and psychosocial standpoint to determine the best course of action for them
- Empowered patients by providing them information needed to advocate for themselves
- Collaborated with families about the patient's plan of care
- Worked as part of a cohesive, interdisciplinary team to ensure the best outcome for the patient
- Created and sent referrals for patients to the appropriate facility that caters to their needs
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Medical Social Work
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI07.2018
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Oakland University
Rochester, Michigan04.2017
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Client Advocacy
- Coordinating Care
- Team Collaborating
- Clear, Concise Communicator
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Strive Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
Clinical Social Worker
DaVita Kidney Care
10.2018 - 02.2024
Clinical Social Work Intern
Children's Hospital Of Michigan
09.2017 - 07.2018
Social Work Intern
Crittenton Hospital Medical Center
09.2016 - 04.2017
Server
Mojave Cantina
04.2016 - 05.2022
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Medical Social Work
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Oakland University