Deidre Brooks
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Experienced social worker providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Skilled in developing tailored intervention plans and focusing on teamwork to achieve impactful outcomes while adapting to changing circumstances.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Foster Care Specialist Intern
Youth Villages
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Connected families with community resources, enabling access to vital services such as counseling, educational support, and healthcare assistance.
- Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong problem-solving skills and collaborating with supervisors when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records regarding each child's history, medical information, education progress, and placement details while adhering strictly to confidentiality protocols.
- Maintained accurate records regarding each child's history, medical information, education progress, and placement details while adhering strictly to confidentiality protocols.
- Served as a liaison between schools, therapists, medical professionals, and other relevant stakeholders involved in each child''s case management plan.
Certified Nursing Assistant
US Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to promptly address any concerns or emergencies, prioritizing patient safety and well-being at all times.
- Strengthened continuity of care by meticulously updating electronic health records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Contributed to a sanitary environment by adhering to strict infection control protocols when cleaning rooms and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morning Pointe Senior Living
01.2017 - 06.2023
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs and feeding.
- Reviewed care of plan/ health records for each individual to determine appropriate care.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
Team Coordinator-Adult Protective Services
State of Tennessee
05.2017 - 02.2023
- Provided guidance, support, motivation, and direction to five Adult Protective Services Investigators including monitoring performance and giving feedback to meet performance management objectives.
- Provided feedback and assisted with implementing objectives and strategies to achieve program goals and enhance program development
- Monitored and coordinated resources and policies/procedures to ensure appropriate service delivery.
- Served as a liaison between management and team members to address concerns and facilitate problem-solving initiatives.
- Improved team collaboration with regular meetings, progress updates, and transparent communication.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to the team, enabling them to focus on high-impact tasks and achieve better results.
- Trained, motivated and guided on-boarding members.
- Developed strong relationships with cross-functional teams, facilitating collaborative efforts towards shared goals.
- Led team meetings each shift to discuss scheduling, production and maintenance needs.
Support Coordinator
Department of Economic Security
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Managed high-volume caseloads, ensuring timely completion of tasks and effective communication with clients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support services for clients, improving outcomes across multiple domains.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client interactions and progress toward goals, providing a clear record of care provided.
- Fostered partnerships with local service providers to enhance resource networks available to clients in need of specialized assistance or referrals.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify client needs and develop appropriate support interventions, resulting in improved client outcomes.
- Developed tailored support plans for diverse clientele, identifying unique needs and goals.
- Served as an advocate for clients within the community, working closely with external partners to facilitate access to resources and supports.
Social Worker
Central Counties MHMR
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Advocated for clients' rights, navigating complex systems to secure necessary resources and benefits.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions for clients struggling with mental health challenges or behavioral concerns.
Education
Masters - Social Work
Middle Tennessee State University
05-2025
Bachelors - Social Work
Norfolk State University
12-2007
Skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Case management
- Medical terminology
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Documentation proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Demonstrated outstanding case management and dedication to clients as evidenced by repeated promotions throughout tenure.
- Supervised a team of five staff members.
Certification
- AED Certification
- CPR Certification
- CNA
Timeline
Foster Care Specialist Intern
Youth Villages
01.2025 - 04.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
US Department of Veterans Affairs
06.2023 - 01.2025
Team Coordinator-Adult Protective Services
State of Tennessee
05.2017 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Morning Pointe Senior Living
01.2017 - 06.2023
Support Coordinator
Department of Economic Security
01.2013 - 12.2016
Social Worker
Central Counties MHMR
01.2011 - 01.2012
Masters - Social Work
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelors - Social Work
Norfolk State University
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