Brianna Costello, LCSW, ACHP-SW

Worked effectively in a fast-paced environment by completing inpatient palliative care consults as well as seeing patients with high readmission rates in an effort to reduce hospital utilization. Provided disease education, emotional support, advance care planning completion, and enrollment to outpatient palliative care and hospice services. Assisted in training new team members.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Top team performer consistently among social workers caring for over 200 patients per month on average
• Took on tasks to assist manager such as running reports and being involved in meetings with key stakeholders

Floated as coverage to inpatient, LTC, and the home setting to provide disease education, emotional support, advance care planning completion, and final arrangement/resource planning. Moved to full time inpatient coverage at Baptist South inpatient unit and now PRN covering inpatient units on weekends.

• Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
• Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
• Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.

Worked in Clay County homes providing disease education, emotional support, advance care planning completion, and final arrangement/resource planning.

• Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
• Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.

Contracted, short-term position

• Facilitated group and individual therapy in residential setting.
• Kept accurate and detailed records to track and document client progress.
• Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
• Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.