Elizabeth Pugh
Lakewood
Summary
Experienced social worker with a strong focus on compassionate case management and effective communication. Adept at developing individualized care plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to overcome barriers and improve patient well-being.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Cleveland, OH
06.2020 - Current
- Licensure: LISW obtained October 3rd, 2025. License number I.2507260
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to address client needs and promote well-being.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes through effective resource management.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify social, emotional, and financial barriers impacting clients' health.
- Worked as an inpatient Case Manager for both the Neurology and Hepatology Departments to assist patient and family members with transitioning from inpatient care to at home health care and inpatient rehab facilities
- Currently work in the Outpatient Orthopedics Department to help prepare patients for successful joint replacement surgeries, specifically hip and knee replacements
- Provided both in-person and telephone social work consults with patients and family members to address psychosocial dynamics
Social Work Intern
Hopewell Health Centers
Perry County, OH
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Associated social workers and teachers in engaging with children and families with autism and developmental delays
- Collaborated with staff to perform assessments of clients and provide counseling for mental health services
- Provided psychosocial support for clients and family members through multiple intervention processes
Social Work Intern
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Marietta, OH
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Assisted social workers when conducting interventions with patients and families of patients
- Collaborated with staff to complete psychosocial evaluations and create treatment plans
- Led small group sessions that included a variety of activities to help maintain health and wellness of patients
- Arranged meeting time with supervision to discuss the outcomes of new projects related to improving the treatments of patients
Dining Services Associate
Twin Lakes Nursing Home
Cincinnati, OH
07.2013 - 12.2017
- Prepared and served food to patients with special dietary needs
- Encouraged patients to complete all their meals and assisted patients with completing meals when needed
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining rooms
Summer Intern
The Jewish Community Center
Cincinnati, OH
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Contributed social work knowledge in a group setting to trouble shoot issues
- Arranged to meet with moving companies and worked with those companies to find permanent residences for homeless clients
- Collaborated with a Russian translator to speak and communicate effectively with Russian speaking clients
Volunteer
The Gathering Place
Athens, OH
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Collaborated with volunteer team to engage in entertainment and company to the members of the Gathering Place
- Contributed to the home by discussing mental health history with members and engaged with children of the members
- Helped to maintain the cleanliness of the home
- Helped to prepare and serve meals to the members of the home
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, OH05-2020
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, OH05-2019
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case management
- Client advocacy
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Social Worker
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
06.2020 - Current
Social Work Intern
Hopewell Health Centers
08.2019 - 05.2020
Social Work Intern
Marietta Memorial Hospital
08.2018 - 05.2019
Summer Intern
The Jewish Community Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
Volunteer
The Gathering Place
01.2017 - 05.2017
Dining Services Associate
Twin Lakes Nursing Home
07.2013 - 12.2017
Master of Social Work - Social Work
Ohio University
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Ohio University