ELIZABETH ANGELL
Cranston,RI
Summary
Patient-focused social worker specializing in oncology counseling, hospice support, and community resource coordination. Provides psychosocial assessment, suicide prevention, and substance-use support. Advocates for care preferences and connects vulnerable patients to practical, accessible services.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Hope Health
Providence, Rhode Island
07.2025 - Current
- Assessed patient psychosocial needs for hospice and home care planning.
- Delivered counseling for grief, crisis, and adjustment concerns, enhancing emotional support for patients.
- Delivered crisis intervention services, including suicide prevention and substance abuse counseling.
- Facilitated connections between patients and community resources for housing, food, transportation, and financial support, improving access to essential services.
- Connected patients to appropriate services for hospice and home care support. to hospice, home care, and behavioral health services.
- Advocated for vulnerable populations by connecting access to essential community resources.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to assess patient needs and coordinate intervention strategies.
- Documented social work assessments in patient charts and care notes.
Oncology Social Worker
Roger Williams Medical Center
Providence, RI
07.2012 - 07.2025
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis and treatment options to enhance understanding and decision-making.
- Support patients and families in coping with cancer diagnosis and related emotional concerns.
- Provided ongoing counseling for patients and family members.
- Meet with patients receiving care at cancer center and complete psychosocial assessments.
- Provide information that supports patient treatment decisions aligned with goals of care.
- Developed and led monthly educational forums for patients and families to improve awareness of treatment and community services.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to create and implement tailored care plans for cancer patients across multiple programs.
- Guide conversations related to DPOAHC and completion of MOLST forms so care preferences are followed.
- Follow NCCN, state, and federal guidelines to support high-quality patient care.
Director of Social Services
Oakland Grove Health Care Center
Woonsocket, RI
08.2006 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with professionals to assess patients' conditions and identify client needs, ensuring comprehensive care.
- Counseled clients in individual and group sessions, empowering them to overcome dependencies and transition successfully to daily life.
- Advocated for clients during crisis situations, leading to timely resolutions and enhanced support.
- Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.
- Plan discharge from care facility to home or other care facility.
- Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in clients' status.
- Supervise and direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.
Education
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-1987
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-1982
Skills
- Palliative care
- Crisis management techniques
- Patient advocacy
- Community resource referrals
- Healthcare navigation
- Resource coordination
- Records management
- Team collaboration
- Cultural competence
- Written and verbal communication
- Compassionate client relations
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker- LCSW
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Hope Health
07.2025 - Current
Oncology Social Worker
Roger Williams Medical Center
07.2012 - 07.2025
Director of Social Services
Oakland Grove Health Care Center
08.2006 - 07.2012
Masters of Social Work - Social Work
Rhode Island College
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Rhode Island College