Cristina Zimmerman, RCSWI
Port Saint Lucie
Summary
Experienced social worker specializing in medical and psychiatric settings, contributing over a decade of dedicated service.Providing productive and positive relationships with patients, families, and staff. Compassionate Inpatient Social Worker with background in aiding patients and families navigate healthcare systems, while providing emotional support. Skill set includes crisis intervention, developing patient care plans and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Strengths lie in communication, empathy, and resilience demonstrated through impactful contributions to previous roles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Social Worker
JFK North Medical Center
West Palm Beach
02.2021 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to determine social needs and support services.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during psychiatric emergencies.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to promote social skills and coping strategies.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Liaised with community resources to connect patients with ongoing support services.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records accurately.
- Educated patients and families on mental health resources and treatment options available.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all clinical activities according to hospital standards of practice.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each patient based on assessment findings and identified goals.
Assessment Clinician
Coral Shores Behavioral Health
Stuart
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Conducted individual bio-psycho-social assessments for each admitting patient.
- Reviewed and finalized hospital consents with admitting patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine optimal treatment plans.
- Provided referrals and resources for non-admitting clients.
- Completed pre-authorizations with various insurance providers.
Inpatient Social Worker
Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health
West Palm Beach
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Attend and participate in daily treatment team
- Conduct and document all bio-psycho-social assessments
- Obtain collateral information from client support system
- Collaborate with client, treatment team, and support system for safe discharge planning and aftercare
- Provide and discuss community resources and complete outpatient referrals and appointments
Case Manager II
Children's Home Society of Florida
West Palm Beach
11.2009 - 03.2014
- Recruited foster youth by meeting with licensed foster/group homes, dependency case management staff, and community service providers
- Enrolled volunteer mentors for youth through business and community partnerships
- Conducted intake and orientation training with volunteer mentors on an individual basis
- Documented and updated client files on a monthly basis
- Created spreadsheets and power point presentations
- Submitted monthly and quarterly program progress reports and performance measures
- Organized client educational group activities every other month
Education
Master of Social Work -
Barry University, School of Social Work
Palm Beach Gardens, FL05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2009
Skills
- Bilingual: English and Spanish
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Information organization
- Group therapy facilitation
- Clinical documentation
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Inpatient Social Worker
JFK North Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Assessment Clinician
Coral Shores Behavioral Health
10.2018 - 01.2021
Inpatient Social Worker
Jerome Golden Center for Behavioral Health
01.2016 - 05.2019
Case Manager II
Children's Home Society of Florida
11.2009 - 03.2014
Master of Social Work -
Barry University, School of Social Work
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Studies
The Pennsylvania State University
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