DAWN CRAYTON
Medical SW
Broomfield,CO
Summary
Hospice social worker with 10+ years of end-of-life experience integrating strong clinical assessment skills with a relational, compassionate, mission-aligned approach. Skilled in psychosocial evaluation, mental-health–informed care, crisis response, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at supporting families through complex emotional terrain and linking vulnerable patients to essential resources. Committed to culturally humble, trauma-responsive, spiritually sensitive care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions Social Worker
Intermountain Health Hospice
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and mental-health assessments.
- Guide families through hospice transitions, addressing fear, grief, and uncertainty with clarity and compassion.
- Coordinate resource linkages (Medicaid, housing, respite, veteran services, mental health).
- Provide crisis intervention during emotional escalation, safety concerns, and urgent declines.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2016 - 01.2024
- Provided high-acuity hospice care; communicated clinical changes.
- Sole CNA assigned to all home hospice COVID-positive patients during the pandemic.
- Mentored new CNAs emphasizing dignity-centered care.
Palliative Care Coordinator
Intermountain Health Hospice
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Triaged complex referrals and coordinated interdisciplinary palliative visits.
- Supported families during new diagnoses or worsening illness.
- Ensured continuity across hospital, home, and facility settings.
Education
MSW -
Capella University
01.2025
BSW -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
01.2024
CNA -
Front Range Community College
01.2007
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment
- Mental health screening
- Crisis response
- Grief support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Resource navigation
- Trauma-informed practice
- Advance care planning
- Cultural humility
- Advocacy
Certification
- CPR/BLS
- Hospice & Palliative Care Training
- De-escalation Training
- NASW
- HPNA
- NSLS
Candidate
DAWN CRAYTON, MSW, BSW, CNA, 720-618-9910, 777dawndebus@gmail.com, Broomfield, CO, Hospice social worker with 10+ years of end-of-life experience integrating strong clinical assessment skills with a relational, compassionate, mission-aligned approach. Skilled in psychosocial evaluation, mental-health–informed care, crisis response, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at supporting families through complex emotional terrain and linking vulnerable patients to essential resources. Committed to culturally humble, trauma-responsive, spiritually sensitive care.
Timeline
Admissions Social Worker
Intermountain Health Hospice
01.2024 - Current
Palliative Care Coordinator
Intermountain Health Hospice
01.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
01.2016 - 01.2024
MSW -
Capella University
BSW -
Metropolitan State University of Denver
CNA -
Front Range Community College