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Overview
Work History
Education
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Carolina Zamorano

Sunrise,FL

Summary

Accomplished Social Services Professional with a proven track record, adept at leading patient care plans and managing appeals efficiently. Skilled in coordinating with healthcare teams and families, ensuring timely and safe patient discharges. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and communication abilities, contributing to a deficiency-free department.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Services Part Time

Boca Raton Rehab Center
2024.01 - Current

• Complete MDS/Care plans and PPS assessments according to schedule.
• Provide information to residents families as to Medicaid/Medicare and other financial
assistance programs available
• Prepare and submit appeals to Kepro and issue last covered day notices.

• Coordinate discharge planning to with home health referrals, equipment and follow ups.

Social Service Part Time

Pompano Rehab Center
2023.01 - Current

• Coordinate discharge planning to with home health referrals, equipment and follow ups.
• Update patients, families and responsible parties on patient’s treatment and outcomes.
• Scheduled transportation to follow up appointments
• Attended meetings as scheduled

Case Manager Part Time

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
2022.04 - Current
  • Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • 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.

Social Service Part Time

Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2012.01 - Current

Responsible for identifying and providing each resident/patient with their social, emotional
and psychological need.
• Complete MDS/Care plans and PPS assessments according to schedule.
• Provide information to residents /families as to Medicaid/Medicare and other financial
assistance programs available.
• Assist families/residents with advance directives/Hospice referrals.
• Attend care plan meetings with ITD team and coordinate patient plan of care.
• Prepare and submit appeals to Kepro and issue last covered day notices.
• Communicate with HMO case manager and submit clinical updates.
• Coordinate and manage all grievances and educate staff on the grievance procedure.
• Managed a deficiency free Social Service Department

Director of Social Services

Fort Lauderdale Health Rehab
2015.02 - 2022.09

• Responsible for identifying and providing each resident/patient with their social, emotional
and psychological need.
• Complete MDS/Care plans and PPS assessments according to schedule.
• Provide information to residents /families as to Medicaid/Medicare and other financial
assistance programs available.
• Assist families/residents with advance directives/Hospice referrals.
• Attend care plan meetings with ITD team and coordinate patient plan of care.
• Prepare and submit appeals to Kepro and issue last covered day notices.
• Communicate with HMO case manager and submit clinical updates.
• Coordinate and manage all grievances and educate staff on the grievance procedure.
• Managed a deficiency free Social Service Department.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Carlos Albizu University
Miami, FL
09.2002

Skills

  • Able to lead and coordinate patient’s plan of care.
  • Experience with Manage length of stay for Medicare, Medicaid and HMO patients.
  • Knowledgeable in therapy process, issuing of NOMNC letters, and handling appeals in a timely manner.
  • Organized and systematic with excellent communication and computer skills.
  • Able to meet deadlines and ensure patients are discharged timely, safely and with follow up services.

Timeline

Social Services Part Time

Boca Raton Rehab Center
2024.01 - Current

Social Service Part Time

Pompano Rehab Center
2023.01 - Current

Case Manager Part Time

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
2022.04 - Current

Director of Social Services

Fort Lauderdale Health Rehab
2015.02 - 2022.09

Social Service Part Time

Deerfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2012.01 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Carlos Albizu University
Carolina Zamorano