Carrie Nelson
Sherwood,OR
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in case management and experience in working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Respectful and compassionate professional with unfailing work ethic and excellent social perceptiveness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker-Independent Living Focus
Friendsview Retirement Community
Newberg
07.2021 - Current
- Provide case management for older adults.
- Provide ongoing support when resident is hospitalized or recovering out of facility. Explain medical care options to help make informed healthcare decisions.
- Communicate with residents and families in difficult situations.
- Interview residents, families and staff to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Assist and collaborate with Health Services Leadership Team and other involved professionals in determining resident transition from independent living to health services.
- Assess cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of residents to determine appropriate interventions.
- Visit residents in homes and attend group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements and procedures.
- Participate in transitions, interdisciplinary team and quality assurance improvement meetings.
- Assist and provide supervision for Social Work intern and co-facilitate weekly check-in for Psychology interns.
- Provide emotional support and offer resources to residents and family members that are related to long-term care challenges.
Residency Planning Counselor/Social Worker
Friendsview Retirement Community
Newberg , OR
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Established and built relationships with people on the intent list and prospects inquiring about the community.
- Acted as a personal guide to applicants involved in the admission process, move-in, and transition as new residents.
- Assisted with resident directed welcome team events, tour guide events and training. Collaborated with staff to coordinate and implement Friendsview 101 series.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team and residency planning team meetings.
- Provided emotional support during major life transitions.
Care Management
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Newberg , OR
07.2007 - 06.2019
- Conducted initial screening and evaluation of patients, including psychosocial assessment.
- Provided patient care coordination and discharge planning services.
- Collaborated with patients, families, physicians, nurses and other health team members to enable each patient to progress toward care goals and be prepared for timely discharge or transfer.
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, ethics committee meetings and hospital trainings.
- Communicated with patients and family members to assist with information, provide literature and direct to community resources.
- Provided crisis counseling and support for patients experiencing substance abuse, domestic violence, houselessness, perinatal loss, end of life decisions and those recovering from illness and life adjustment.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Portland State University
Portland, OR05.2007
Bachelor of Science Sociology -
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR06.1996
Skills
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Communication
- Self-motivation
- Multitasking
- Collaboration
- Advocacy
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oregon- #L7305
Timeline
Social Worker-Independent Living Focus
Friendsview Retirement Community
07.2021 - Current
Residency Planning Counselor/Social Worker
Friendsview Retirement Community
06.2019 - 07.2021
Care Management
Providence Newberg Medical Center
07.2007 - 06.2019
Master of Social Work -
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science Sociology -
Eastern Oregon University