Denise Hernandez
Sonora,CA
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with 29 years of comprehensive experience providing social services to various groups of people to aid with day-to-day issues. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources and conducting thorough home and community visits. This work has been done in the long term care setting, acute care hospital setting and with child welfare services. Kind and respectful professional with demonstrated conflict resolution skills and strong decision-making abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Long Term Care Social Worker
Tuolumne County/Tuolumne General Hospoital
Sonora, CA
03.2002 - 11.2012
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
- Facilitated frequent family conferences to discuss case plans in detail and discuss goals.
- Improved outcomes and successes by utilizing multidisciplinary risk identification and management in care planning.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Worked collaboratively with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses to coordinate care for clients.
- Facilitate role of liaison with various other social services agencies to meet needs of clients within the facility and preparation for discharge.
Medical Social Worker
Adventist Health Sonora
Sonora, CA
09.2013 - 2024
- Provided psychosocial assessments to patients and their families.
- Facilitated referrals to community resources, such as housing or financial assistance programs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to create treatment plans for patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning services, including arranging transportation and home care assistance after hospitalization.
- Advised patients and their families on available options for long-term care placement facilities or hospice services.
- Acted as an advocate for vulnerable populations by connecting them with essential resources within the community.
- Tracked patient or client care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
California Sate University, Chico
Chico, CA05-1992
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Resource Navigation
- Case Documentation
- Client Advocacy
- Treatment Planning
- Discharge Planning
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Needs Assessment
- Community Referrals
- Psycho-social assessments
Affiliations
- Enjoy spending time with family.
- Hiking and exploring outdoors in our beautiful mountains.
- Avid Walker for physical and mental health.
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Adventist Health Sonora
09.2013 - 2024
Long Term Care Social Worker
Tuolumne County/Tuolumne General Hospoital
03.2002 - 11.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
California Sate University, Chico
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