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Amy Ronnenburg

Ponchatoula,LA

Summary

Dedicated social worker with extensive experience at Ochsner Health, specializing in pediatric and liver transplant care. Proven ability in client advocacy and psychosocial assessment, enhancing patient well-being through tailored intervention plans. Skilled in conflict resolution and multidisciplinary collaboration, successfully connecting families to vital community resources.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Pediatric Transplant Social Worker

Ochsner Health
05.2021 - Current
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.

Liver Transplant Social Worker

Ochsner Health
05.2001 - 05.2021
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
  • Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
  • Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
  • Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.

Dialysis Social Worker

Fresenius Medical Center
11.1998 - 05.2001
  • Strengthened relationships with community organizations, resulting in increased access to essential resources and support services for dialysis patients.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to address the physical, emotional, and social needs of dialysis patients, ensuring holistic care.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices in clinical interventions with dialysis population resulting in better coping mechanisms among the clientele.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary team communication by conducting regular case conferences and sharing vital information on patients'' progress.

Education

Master of Social Work -

Southern University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
05-1996

Bachelor of Social Work -

Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA
12-1993

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Case management
  • Client advocacy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Psychosocial assessment

Timeline

Pediatric Transplant Social Worker

Ochsner Health
05.2021 - Current

Liver Transplant Social Worker

Ochsner Health
05.2001 - 05.2021

Dialysis Social Worker

Fresenius Medical Center
11.1998 - 05.2001

Master of Social Work -

Southern University of New Orleans

Bachelor of Social Work -

Southeastern Louisiana University

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