ALEXANDRA STRAUSBAUGH
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Social Worker
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
Philadelphia, PA
11.2023 - Current
- Advocated for patient rights and services within the healthcare system.
- Provided end-of-life counseling and support to patients and their families.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Addressed barriers to care, including transportation, financial issues, and language barriers.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources, such as housing or financial assistance programs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs and plan appropriate interventions.
- Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress, clinical interventions and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Guest Service Associate
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Denver, CO
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Supported accommodations via the coordination of in-house check ins, coordination of family programs, and attending to in-house families through logistical and emotional support.
- Maintained a supportive, safe, and secure environment, directing the work of volunteers, and assuring that services and programs are provided in a manner consistent with current policy and procedures.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Children’s Hospital Colorado
Aurora, CO
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided emotional support, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessment, resource assessment, and discharge planning for patients and families under MSW and LCSW supervision.
- Collaborated as part of a multidisciplinary team regarding family interactions, involvement, and care.
- Participated in child protection team consultations and conferences in collaboration with medical providers, social service providers, and other staff to address concerns for non-accidental traumas and child abuse and neglect.
Patient and Community Outreach Intern
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Denver, CO
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Connected with patients that have utilized LLS patient programs and provide them with additional programs and services including financial, educational, and group/peer support.
- Developed outreach to increase patient referrals by establishing and maintaining relationships with healthcare professionals.
- Expanded patient resources, educational programs, and advocacy efforts in rural communities within designated LLS region.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONCENTRATION
University of Denver
Denver, CO06.2023
BACHELOR OF ARTS - MUSIC, VOICE CONCENTRATION
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove, PA05.2021
Websites
Certification
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER - ACTIVE, Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers
Volunteer Experience
- RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES – ALPHA DELTA PI SORORITY, Ronald McDonald House, Danville, PA, Continuous volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House of Danville by cooking meals, engaging with residents, fundraising, collecting supplies, and making cards for residents.
- SIGMA ALPHA IOTA, PROFESSIONAL MUSIC FRATERNITY FOR WOMEN, Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA, An organization for women involved with music who collectively make an effort to bring music to the community. Served as the fundraising chair and on the sisterhood committee in the fall of 2018.
- YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM, Denver, CO, Creating and executing fundraisers and building community to help advocate and support for blood cancer patients, their families, and friends.
Personal Information
Title: Social Worker
Timeline
Licensed Social Worker
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
11.2023 - Current
Clinical Social Work Intern
Children’s Hospital Colorado
09.2022 - 05.2023
Patient and Community Outreach Intern
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
09.2021 - 05.2022
Guest Service Associate
Ronald McDonald House Charities
08.2021 - 06.2023
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK - HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONCENTRATION
University of Denver
BACHELOR OF ARTS - MUSIC, VOICE CONCENTRATION
Susquehanna University