Candice Buckley
St. Petersburg,USA
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker experienced in providing emotional support and guidance to individuals in need. Achieved positive change within community settings through effective case management, crisis intervention, and advocacy for clients' rights. Focused on delivering impactful programs and interventions tailored to diverse community needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Specialist II
Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
Clearwater, FL
09.2025 - Current
- Assessed client needs and developed tailored service plans for diverse populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate comprehensive support services for patients.
- Managed a diverse caseload of clients, prioritizing needs based on urgency and complexity of each situation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Facilitated community outreach programs to enhance awareness of available resources and services.
- Advocated for clients' rights and resources within community organizations and governmental agencies.
CPhT Pharmacy Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
Bay Pines, FL
04.2002 - Current
- Reported any discrepancies or errors in medication ordering or filling processes immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
- Maintained accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed, ensuring compliance with DEA regulations.
- Managed daily inventory of pharmaceuticals, ensuring proper storage conditions to maintain medication integrity.
- Utilized knowledge of scientific principles and techniques to troubleshoot problems encountered during the course of research.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously while ensuring accurate record keeping.
Clinical Social Work Intern
Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
Clearwater, FL
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Attended multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
- Assessed safety risks within a home environment and provided recommendations for improving safety conditions.
- Monitored and reviewed treatment outcomes and goal achievement.
- Attended regular team meetings to discuss cases, review progress notes, and strategize interventions.
- Educated clients about available community resources that could benefit them.
- Adhered to professional standards and ethical practices in all client interactions.
- Complied with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations when communicating with client family members, colleagues and external contacts.
- Collaborated with community agencies to offer clients additional support.
- Provided immediate resources and referrals to support clients in crisis situations.
- Used active listening skills and supportive direction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
Social Work Intern
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Saint Petersburg, FL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Conducted assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses to inform support strategies.
- Monitored client progress towards care plan goals and reported findings to inform treatment adjustments.
- Educated clients about available community resources that could benefit them.
- Collaborated with therapists and medical personnel to coordinate comprehensive services for clients.
- Documented client social history, treatment and related information.
- Collaborated with community agencies to offer clients additional support.
- Complied with HIPAA and confidentiality regulations when communicating with client family members, colleagues and external contacts.
- Attended multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2025
MBA - Human Resources
University of Johnson And Wales
Providence, RI08-2021
Bachelor in Applied Science - Management And Organizational Leadership
St. Petersburg College
Saint Petersburg, FL04-2019
Associate of Arts - Business
St Petersburg College
Saint Petersburg, FL06-2012
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Case documentation management
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Ethical guidelines
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification
Timeline
Social Services Specialist II
Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
09.2025 - Current
Clinical Social Work Intern
Morton Plant Hospital, Baycare Health System
08.2024 - 08.2025
Social Work Intern
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
08.2023 - 08.2024
CPhT Pharmacy Technician
Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2002 - Current
Associate of Arts - Business
St Petersburg College
Bachelor in Applied Science - Management And Organizational Leadership
St. Petersburg College
MBA - Human Resources
University of Johnson And Wales
Master of Social Work - Social Work
University of Central Florida
BayCare High Five Award
Received award from AOD for managing a challenging situation.