Aeindra O’Neill
Manhattan,IL
Summary
Dynamic Medical Social Worker with extensive experience at Silver Cross Hospital, excelling in case management and discharge planning. Proven ability to reduce readmission rates through effective crisis intervention and interdisciplinary teamwork. Skilled in coordinating community resources and providing compassionate family support, ensuring optimal patient care during critical transitions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker- ICU
Silver Cross Hospital
New Lenox, IL
2017.11 - Current
- Working to reduce readmission rates through proactive and comprehensive discharge planning
- Exhibiting compassionate care and communication with regards to issues of death and dying
- Assisting in critical care transfers to tertiary hospitals
- Supporting families and patients during health crises
- Successfully able to rotate throughout all social work positions in the hospital (Labor and Delivery, Med-Surg, Oncology, Ortho, ED, Behavioral Health)
- Participated in carefully selecting qualified candidates for the Case Management Department
- Initiated and implemented workflow structure for nursing and social workers in Case Management
Medical Social Worker
Alden Estates of Shorewood
Shorewood, IL
2015.08 - 2017.10
- Provided daily supervision, structure and collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team, developed timely, effective discharge and continuity of care plans (including home care and alternate care placement) with patients/family, which minimize non-acute days
- Collaborate with community resources in facilitating referrals to local, state and federal resources, arranging patient/family counseling or support groups after discharge
- Collaborate with community-based case managers to help patients resume life in the community
- Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling and advocacy to assist patients and/or family with adjustment associated with chronic illness, hospitalization and/or alternative care placement based on assessment, principles of development and patient/family needs
- Facilitate decision-making process as needed
- Carefully selecting and providing clinical leadership and supervision to Social Service Directors and Masters Level Interns in Social Work/ Counseling Programs
Medical Social Worker
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
2017.11 - 2018.08
- Overseeing patient discharges, aftercare and lateral transfers within time constraints
- Facilitating Aftercare Planning Meetings with patients and their families
- Actively serving on the Readmission Review Committee to implement changes to reduce readmission rates
- Attend patient care conferences, and/or morning line-up reports to stay up to date and to maintain knowledge about daily treatment plans
- Perform psychosocial assessments, including individual growth and development, family/home environment, emotional and cognition status, as well as provide coping skills to patients during transitional time, evaluate potential progression-of-care barriers, appropriate post hospital needs, ability to cope with social issues surrounding patients’ illness and risk of re-hospitalization
- (Cardiac, Med-Surg, Labor and Delivery, OB)
Medical Social Worker
VITAS Hospice
Tinley Park, IL
2014.08 - 2015.06
- Assessed, prioritized and adjusted Bio-psychosocial daily status of terminally-ill patients utilizing standardized questionnaires based on Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V (DSM V)
- Formulated individualized care plans and provide information to families regarding government and other local agencies for assistance
- Researched medical and governmental agencies assistance and provide referrals for families
- Implemented and co-led Caregiver support group of 8 to 10 individuals monthly
- Assisted families in completion of government and necessary forms
- Documented and provided case notes to be entered into Medicare/ Medicaid documents
Education
Masters of Social Work -
University of St. Francis
JolietBachelors of Social Work -
University of St. Francis
JolietSkills
- Case management
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Family support
- Community resource coordination
- Discharge planning
- Crisis intervention
- Individualized care planning
Certification
Masters Licensed Social Worker
IDFPR
150.106499
BLS Provider (CPR/AED)
valid through 5/2026
Accomplishments
- Meritorious Award for Social Work, University of St. Francis, 2015
- Initiated and implemented communication plans between nursing staff and families due to COVID-19 visitation restrictions.
- Involvement with peer to peer groups within staff members for hospital wide improvement.
- Training and planning for Gift of Hope Program.
Timeline
Medical Social Worker- ICU
Silver Cross Hospital
2017.11 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Advocate Christ Medical Center
2017.11 - 2018.08
Medical Social Worker
Alden Estates of Shorewood
2015.08 - 2017.10
Medical Social Worker
VITAS Hospice
2014.08 - 2015.06
Masters of Social Work -
University of St. Francis
Bachelors of Social Work -
University of St. Francis