DANNIELLE CAVE
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Skilled in conducting assessments, linking clients to services, collaborating with other professionals to ensure that clients have access to necessary resources and support. Committed to making a positive impact on clients' lives and contributing to the overall wellbeing of individuals and communities. Results-driven social services director with over five years of experience in case management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at developing care plans, linking clients to community resources, and ensuring the emotional and psychosocial needs of clients are met.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Social Worker/ case manager
Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
10.2024 - Current
- Ensured the physical, mental and emotional needs of the residents are met.
- Reviewed and edited care plans quarterly or when needed.
- Completed assessments with residents.
- Coordinate family meetings.
- Provided information to families for outside community resources to assist upon returning home.
- Discharge planning.
- Provided emotional support.
- Behavioral monitoring.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient mental health and progress.
- Advocated for patient needs within the hospital and community resources.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient interactions and treatment outcomes.
- Coordinated with discharge planners to ensure smooth transitions for patients.
- Participated in case conferences, team meetings and professional development activities.
- Advised family members on how best to support their loved ones during recovery process.
- Coordinated care with outside providers, such as psychiatrists and primary care physicians.
- Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on community resources and post-acute level of care criteria, benefits and coverage.
- Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
Director of Social Services
Lifecare Center of Sandpoint
Sandpoint, Idaho
05.2019 - 08.2024
- Case management.
- Linked clients to community resources.
- Assisted with assuring overall emotional and psychosocial needs were met.
- Conducted assessments.
- Wrote and implemented care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
- Conducted assessments to identify client needs and appropriate services.
- Led team meetings to discuss challenges and share best practices in care provision.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient delivery of services.
- Served as a liaison between clients, staff members, and external agencies.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive strategic plan for the social services department.
Education
BACHELOR IN SOCIAL WORK -
LEWIS CLARK STATE COLLEGE
01.2014
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - General studies
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE
01.2012
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Community resource linkage
- Behavioral monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Case management
- Discharge planning
- Crisis intervention
- Effective communication
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Positive work ethic
- Problem solving skills
- Excellent social skills
- Creative
- Organized
- Excellent time management skills
- Works well in team environment
- Multitasker
- Psychosocial assessments
- Assessment skills
- Compassionate
- Confidential documentation and recordkeeping
- Medicare and medicaid applications
- Mandatory reporting procedures
- CPR, first aid, AED
- Treatment Planning
- Patient-centered care
- Licensed social worker (LSW)
- Excellent Leadership skills
- Maintains professional boundaries
- Attention to detail
Personal Information
Title: LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
Work References
JENNY GJORGAS, 208-610-0824
Timeline
Licensed Social Worker/ case manager
Baton Rouge Rehab Hospital
10.2024 - Current
Director of Social Services
Lifecare Center of Sandpoint
05.2019 - 08.2024
BACHELOR IN SOCIAL WORK -
LEWIS CLARK STATE COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE - General studies
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE