Carmen Hernandez
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with a strong focus on time management and problem-solving. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a quick ability to learn and apply new skills. Committed to utilizing these qualities to drive team success and contribute meaningfully to organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Social Worker
Vitas Healthcare Hospice
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Assist with preparing forms for an advance directive or do not resuscitate (DNR) order, contact organizations that offer resources family could benefit from, such as Meals-on-Wheels
- Guide family in making major healthcare decisions about their loved one, find local counseling services and support groups for family members, coordinate emotional and spiritual support, help with funeral planning, assist in filling out paperwork required after death occurs
Director of social services
10.2021 - 03.2022
- The role is responsible for assisting residents in discharge planning, quality of life at the facility, assist in transport schedules, setting up other services such as hearing, glasses, podiatry, completing social service assessments and implementing individualized care plans for residents, assisting in getting resident services for Medicaid criteria, home health or other potential services
Social Service Specialist II
Winter Haven Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided therapeutic interventions through assessment, coordination, referral and interdisciplinary planning
- Possessing a clear understanding of discharge and transition planning and linkage with community resources
Mary Welsch Foundation
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and families
- Currently diagnosing under supervision
Case Manager
Devereux
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Recommended temporary foster care and advised foster or adoptive parents
- Developed and reviewed service plans in consultation with clients, and performed follow-ups assessing the quantity and quality of services provided
- Addressed legal issues, such as child abuse and discipline, assisted with hearings and provided testimony to inform custody arrangements
United States Navy
03.2012 - 03.2016
Education
MSW - Social Work
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL04.2021
BSW - Social Work
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL12.2019
Skills
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Communication
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Conflict Resolution
- Multitasking
- Patient support
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical assessment
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- End of life care
- Self-care strategies
Certification
Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, ISW 16491
Awards
- Supply Department - Commander Naval Air Forces Fleet Logistics Award 2014
- Fleet Logistics Excellence Award
- Phi Alpha Honor Society
Timeline
Hospice Social Worker
Vitas Healthcare Hospice
03.2022 - 11.2024
Director of social services
10.2021 - 03.2022
Social Service Specialist II
Winter Haven Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2021
Mary Welsch Foundation
05.2021 - 10.2021
Case Manager
Devereux
01.2020 - 03.2021
United States Navy
03.2012 - 03.2016
BSW - Social Work
Southeastern University
MSW - Social Work
Southeastern University
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