Cole Rauchman
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
- My background in social work has opened my eyes to working with a vulnerable patient base and coordinating with those patients in a manner of self growth. Working within the emergency department and other hospital settings, I have had the pleasure of seeing the health care system function from someone's admission through until their discharge and everything in between. I have always been a more hands-on learner and my work ethic stands strong. I will continue to push my education and experience to care for those who need support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Regions Hospital
Saint Paul, Minnesota
01.2025 - Current
- My role as a Licensed Graduate Social Worker at Regions Hospital takes place directly on a Medical Surgery Floor. My role is more clinical based with the patients directly and sometimes having to work with a patient's family to create the best and safest possible outcomes. I work with patients who are considered to be un-housed, financially un-stable, or considered to be vulnerable adults. My work pairs with Psychiatrist, General Medicine, Surgery Teams, and more specialty teams including Addiction Medicine and the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors. My role is dedicated to supporting patients in the short term while they are admitted to the hospital. That can include outpatient supports like psychiatry, primary doctor follow-up visits, and inpatient placement for rehabilitation and/or substance treatment. Making sure that the vulnerable people in the hospital have the best chance at a high-quality life, or supporting them during their last days, is the top priority. We do work with individuals transitioning to hospice or comfort-level care, and supporting families in next steps, as well as working through the grieving times they may be experiencing.
Licensed Social Worker
River's Edge Hospital
Saint Peter, MN
09.2023 - 12.2024
- My role as a Licensed Social Worker at River's Edge Hospital involved working directly with the medical floor, surgery, and therapy department, as well as the emergency department. I assisted the teams with discharge planning for the patients from the medical floor, as well as psychiatric assistance when needed. Also, the social work staff assist with providing resources for substance use treatment, medical assistance or coverage assistance, and collaborating with patients' support systems to ensure proper care is being met. River's Edge Hospital is considered to be critical access, so a large part of the role is finding and connecting services to surrounding rural populations while allowing patients to continue to strive for self-sufficiency.
Case Management Assistant
River's Edge Hospital
Saint Peter, MN
02.2022 - 09.2023
- My position as a Case Management Assistant was considered to be a new position at River's Edge Hospital. My main roles consisted of supporting the employed social work staff with tasks like building relationships with the surrounding service providers and creating/sending referrals on patients' behalf. I also assisted with organizing paper documentation that needed to be filed in a safe manner, like the vulnerable adult reports and county resources. Another main role of this position was to organize resource binders for the receptionist's desk and nursing staff to access for patients and families when social work was not in the building.
Sales Associate
Scheels Sporting Goods
Mankato, MN
09.2017 - 05.2023
- I was a sales associate in the shoe department, as well as in the sports and games department at Scheels Mankato. My main roles included assisting customers with finding their desired products or educating them on the products that may be best for them. In addition to customer service, the employees manage organizing and restocking the inventory in the building. Scheels employees are also subject to extensive training on products and supporting the new employees on a non-manager level.
Seasonal Worker
City of Mankato
Mankato, MN
05.2021 - 09.2021
- I was a full-time seasonal employee for the City of Mankato, where my main roles consisted of landscaping, running large equipment, and mowing parks and landmarks. This was an opportunity for me for the summers of 2018, 2019, and 2021. My position included working directly with the supervisors for each department of the city to complete the landscaping projects contracted for that given year.
Social Work Intern
Prairie Winds Middle School (ISD77)
Mankato, MN
01.2023 - 05.2023
- This was my Bachelor of Social Work internship at one of the local middle schools in Mankato, Minnesota. My role was to follow the social worker in their daily activities, and progress to working with the students directly. One of my main roles was to meet with several male students who were struggling with classwork, staying focused, or meeting friends on a daily basis to create a plan together to ensure positive progress for the student. Also, I worked in the level three/special education wing of the middle school, where the students needed further one-on-one support. My social work supervisor also brought me along to complete home visits with students' families, to provide resources to better the home lives of the students.
Social Work Intern
Mayo Hospital
Mankato, MN
01.2024 - 07.2024
- This was my master's level internship at Mayo Mankato Hospital Emergency Department. My main role was to address the patients and the variety of needs that arose in the emergency department. I had completed several diagnostic assessments with patients from a variety of backgrounds. Most of the diagnostic assessments I completed were in reference to a patient in crisis. Another large role I held was responding to all crisis code calls and priority calls in the emergency department, and when working the evenings, we would respond to all units in the hospital. This internship offered me a lot of great hands-on experience working with patients and their families with several different complications.
Education
Masters - Social Work
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN07-2024
Bachelors - Social Work
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN05-2023
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Cooperative
- Compassionate
- Referrals and networking
- Collaborative care
- Assessment skills
- Public speaking
- Organizational skills
- Proficient in the electronic medical charting system, 'EPIC'
- Fast learner
- Crisis intervention
Certification
• License Graduate Social Work Exam (LGSW): Completed November 2024, Reference Number: 32608
• I am currently working towards my EMT Certificate. I will complete my exam in the second week of May, 2026.
• I am currently working towards my EMT Certificate. I will complete my exam in the second week of May, 2026.
Accomplishments
- Bachelor's Honors: Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.60
- Masters GPA: 3.96
- Dean's List: Spring and Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Spring and Summer 2022, and Fall 2022
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Graduate Social Worker
Regions Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Social Work Intern
Mayo Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2024
Licensed Social Worker
River's Edge Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2024
Social Work Intern
Prairie Winds Middle School (ISD77)
01.2023 - 05.2023
Case Management Assistant
River's Edge Hospital
02.2022 - 09.2023
Seasonal Worker
City of Mankato
05.2021 - 09.2021
Sales Associate
Scheels Sporting Goods
09.2017 - 05.2023
Masters - Social Work
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelors - Social Work
Minnesota State University, Mankato