Anna Wood
Mobile,AL
Summary
Highly motivated professional that demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
06.2023 - Current
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional, and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
- Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.
- Developed comprehensive discharge plans to transition clients to appropriate service providers in the community.
Medical Social Worker
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, Foley, AL
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Communicated with referral providers about new referrals and verified receipt of necessary information prior to arrivals
Foster Care Social Worker (children)
Baldwin County Department Of Human Resources
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with DHR staff and agencies in the community.
- Conduct Comprehensive Family Assessments and ISP meetings.
- Collaborate with agencies in the community to ensure that the needs of the clients are met.
- Identify strengths and needs of the client and work towards these goals.
- Prepare court reports and testify in court as necessary.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Monitored client's progress to adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Education
Social Work
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.2018
Skills
- Operational Procedures
- Coordinating Services
- Service Referral Management
- Healthcare Recordkeeping
- Crisis Evaluation and Intervention
- Case Planning and Management
- Cultural Competency
- Mandatory Reporting Procedures
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
Accomplishments
AdoptUSKids: Outstanding Case Worker Award
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Thomas Hospital Infirmary Health
06.2023 - Current
Medical Social Worker
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center, Foley, AL
04.2022 - 05.2023
Foster Care Social Worker (children)
Baldwin County Department Of Human Resources
01.2018 - 03.2022
Social Work
University of South Alabama