Amanda Irvine
Elkhart,IN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated MSW with 2+ years of hospice experience and 3+ years of experience working with bereaved individuals and families. Knowledge of hospice philosophy, psychosocial assessment, care planning, intervention, and end-of-life needs. Extensive experience providing grief services to children, teens, adults, and families. Passionate about helping and supporting individuals at end-of-life. Comfortable and honored to be with individuals who are actively dying.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER
SOUTHERNCARE HOSPICE
12.2023 - Current
- Provide psychosocial support to patients and their families.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and create care plans based on identified needs.
- Facilitate care coordination between Hospice IDG, patients, families, and facility staff (when applicable).
- Help patients with end-of-life decisions such as Advanced Directives, funeral arrangements, etc.
- Participate and engage in weekly IDG meetings and advocate for patients as needed.
- Coordinate and facilitate care plan meetings with family and other individuals pertinent to the patients care.
- Develop partnerships with community organizations and make referrals as needed.
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER
MORNING STAR HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided care and support to patients on hospice services, as well as their families.
- Worked with medical teams, patients, and families to coordinate effective care that meets the patient's needs.
- Connected patients and families to community resources, made referrals.
- Participated in weekly IDG meetings.
- Identified the need for grief services in long-term care settings; facilitated grief support groups to help meet this need.
- Assisted with bereavement tasks as needed.
ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
RYAN’S PLACE
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted with program delivery for grieving individuals and families.
- Worked directly with children, teens, adults, and families.
- Conducted intake assessments and facilitated grief support groups. Helped train new facilitators.
- Gained experience, knowledge, and skills related to grief and bereavement.
- Worked with a wide range of diverse client systems.
Education
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND
08.2024
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY -
INDIANA UNIVERSITY EAST
01.2021
Skills
- Compassionate, patient-centered care
- Case management
- Crisis intervention
- Psychosocial assessment
- Care planning, care coordination
- PointCare and Homecare Homebase
- Depression and suicide risk assessment
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Written & verbal communication
- Time management
- Flexibility
- Professional & timely documentation
Timeline
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER
SOUTHERNCARE HOSPICE
12.2023 - Current
MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER
MORNING STAR HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
08.2022 - 12.2023
ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR
RYAN’S PLACE
08.2022 - 01.2023
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK -
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY -
INDIANA UNIVERSITY EAST
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