Beverly Whitesides
Irmo,SC
Summary
Medical social work professional with a passion for providing patients and families with compassionate care and support. Experienced in assessments, interdisciplinary team collaboration, and advocating for patients in healthcare settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Lighthouse Hospice Group
Irmo, SC
01.2024 - Current
- Assess client needs through comprehensive assessments and develop personalized interventions and goals to address psychosocial issues throughout patients' end-of-life transitions.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient support and optimal level of comfort care.
- Provide emotional support, counseling, and community resources to patients and families facing end-of-life transitions.
- Coordinate volunteer recruitment efforts, train new volunteers, and provide volunteers with ongoing support.
Private Childcare Provider
Columbia, SC
02.2022 - 01.2024
- Coordinated daily schedules, including meals, nap times, and recreational activities appropriate for child's phases of development.
- Assisted with household tasks such as cleaning, meal preparation, laundry, and additional tasks as assigned.
- Collaborated with parents on addressing developmental milestones such as potty training, sleep training, etc.
- Developed strong relationships with parents to establish trust, open communication, and support their parenting goals.
Social Work Intern
Lighthouse Hospice Group
Irmo, SC
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive services and support for hospice patients.
- Facilitated patient assessments to determine needs and developed patient specific interventions and goals.
- Mentored junior interns on best practices in patient care and documentation processes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of social work.
Customer Service Associate
Tripp’s Fine Cleaners
Columbia, SC
07.2018 - 08.2021
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resolving inquiries and complaints efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Assisted in training new staff on operational procedures and customer engagement techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work
University of South Carolina
05.2022
Highschool Diploma -
Chapin High School
06.2018
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Conducting assessments
- Intervention and goal setting
- Hospice care
- Bereavement services
- Caregiver support
Certification
- Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker
- Notary Public for the State of South Carolina
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Lighthouse Hospice Group
01.2024 - Current
Private Childcare Provider
02.2022 - 01.2024
Social Work Intern
Lighthouse Hospice Group
08.2021 - 05.2023
Customer Service Associate
Tripp’s Fine Cleaners
07.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor’s Degree - Social Work
University of South Carolina
Highschool Diploma -
Chapin High School