Ashleigh E. Weegar
Burke
Summary
Professional healthcare professional with extensive experience ensuring seamless patient transitions. Strong focus on team collaboration, maintaining high standards, and achieving tangible results in patient care. Skilled in care coordination, patient assessment, and resource management, with flexible approach to evolving healthcare needs. Reliable and adaptable, consistently delivering impactful outcomes in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Discharge Planner
Alice Hyde Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
- In my current role as a discharge planner I assess for patient needs, work to coordinate patient discharge plans, and ensure seamless transition to post-acute hospital care settings. This job requires working in a fast paced environment so quick thinking and strong time management skills are necessary. On a typical day my job duties include:
- Assessment of patient needs and resources for effective discharge planning and follow-up services.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for discharged patients.
- Streamlining communication between hospital staff and community resources to improve patient outcomes post-discharge.
- Monitoring compliance with discharge plans, addressing barriers to ensure successful transitions home or to rehabilitation facilities.
- Working to improve patient satisfaction by carefully evaluating patient needs and developing personalized discharge plans.
- Advocating for patients best interests, working closely with healthcare providers to develop appropriate treatment plans and interventions.
- Managing complex cases involving multiple medical issues or psychosocial challenges by utilizing critical thinking skills and professional expertise in discharge planning processes.
- Evaluating patient progress throughout their hospital stay, adjusting discharge plans accordingly to ensure successful reintegration into the community setting or placement in suitable long-term care facilities when necessary.
Social Worker
The Alice Center
03.2017 - 01.2024
- In my position as a social worker in the long term care setting, I assess and provide for the psychosocial needs of the residents on a daily basis. My job could change quickly from day ot day so flexibility and quick thinking were necessary skills. Typical daily tasks included:
- Conducting comprehensive assessments to develop personalized care plans for elderly residents.
- Advocating for resident needs within community resources, enhancing access to essential services and support which would lead to successful transitions back into the community.
- Mentoring junior social workers in best practices for case management and client engagement strategies.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to implement holistic approaches in client care management plans.
- Maintaining detailed records of client interactions, assessments, interventions, and progress towards established goals.
- Managed caseloads effectively through prioritization, organization, and regular communication with all parties involved in a patient''s care plan.
- Advocating for residents rights, ensuring appropriate accommodations and services were provided.
- Coordinating admissions process, ensuring timely communication with prospective residents and families for both long term care and sub-acute care beds.
Case Manager
Franklin County Office for the Aging
08.2015 - 03.2017
- In my position I was responsible for coordinating and linking services for anyone age birth to death within Franklin County. These tasks were completed in both the office and home visit setting. Typical tasks included:
- Coordinating resources and services for clients, ensuring access to necessary support systems.
- Facilitating communication between clients, families, and service providers to promote collaborative care efforts.
- Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
- Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
- Assisted clients in navigating housing, legal services and public benefits to gain access to valuable resources.
- Developed resource directory for clients, simplifying their search for essential services.
Medicaid Service Coordinator
Citizen Advocates
02.2015 - 08.2015
- In my position I was responsible for creating care plans for developmentally disabled individuals and coordinating services so physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs were met. . This job involved working with a vulnerable population so attention to detail and strong advocacy were necessary. Typical tasks involved:
- Coordinating client services to ensure compliance with Medicaid regulations and eligibility requirements.
- Developing individualized service plans collaboratively with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Facilitating access to community resources and healthcare services for diverse populations.
- Monitoring client progress and adjusted care plans based on ongoing assessments and feedback.
- Collaborating with external agencies to streamline communication and resource sharing for client support.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and records management, ensuring compliance with state regulations and guidelines.
- Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and revise care plans accordingly.
- Facilitating effective communication between clients, families, and service providers, ensuring a seamless coordination of care.
Education
Bachelor of the Arts - Sociology, Human Services
State University of New York at Potsdam
Potsdam, NY12.2011
Skills
- Healthcare systems navigation
- Care coordination
- Patient and family support
- Community resources knowledge
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Discharge planning
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Discharge Planner
Alice Hyde Medical Center
01.2024 - Current
Social Worker
The Alice Center
03.2017 - 01.2024
Case Manager
Franklin County Office for the Aging
08.2015 - 03.2017
Medicaid Service Coordinator
Citizen Advocates
02.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of the Arts - Sociology, Human Services
State University of New York at Potsdam