Cynthia Simon-Williams
Oceanside,CA
Summary
Versatile Social worker certified in Case Management and well-versed in crisis management and case management. Proactive and understanding individual committed to serving disadvantaged individuals, Geriatric populations and hospital patients. Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Case Manager
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, NC
03.2000 - 09.2009
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocated for client needs and resolved roadblocks.
- Managed over 30 patients per day.
Social Worker /Admissions Coordinator
Whispering Pines Nursing Home
Fayetteville, NC
Mar1998 - 01.2000
- Evaluate patients based on their needs, limitations and desires.
- Develop care plans for patients
- Strong communication skills
- Assisted in patient admission process based on federal and state laws.
- Confirmed all insurance benefits met standards of admissions as dictated by policy.
- Performed documentation in patient chart.
- Organizational skills to manage treatment plan and care.
- Trained over 30 staff members annually on Abuse in long term care setting
Licensed Practical Nurse
US Army
Fort Sam Houston, TX
Mar1984 - 05.1995
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations on patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Cared for 20 or more patients daily.
Education
Master of Science - Human Services/Health Care Administration
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN03.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With Concentration in Social Work
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC01.1998
High School Diploma -
C E Donart High School
Stillwater, OK05.1974
Skills
- Ensure goals and objectives of JCAHO are met
- Proficient in determining Length of stay and DRG's
- Program Options
- Case Planning and Management
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Client Guidance
- Individualized Care Plans
- Treatment Documentation
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Electronic Charting
- Client Needs Assessment
- Resource Referrals
- Community Organization
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Lead by example
Timeline
Social Worker Case Manager
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
03.2000 - 09.2009
Social Worker /Admissions Coordinator
Whispering Pines Nursing Home
Mar1998 - 01.2000
Licensed Practical Nurse
US Army
Mar1984 - 05.1995
Master of Science - Human Services/Health Care Administration
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology With Concentration in Social Work
Fayetteville State University
High School Diploma -
C E Donart High School
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