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Felicia Speed

Pelzer,SC

Summary

25+ years of social work experience

Well versed in social work best practices and standards

Extensive expertise in creating optimal learning environment in virtual space

Results-driven and self-motivated to meet patient care objectives Capable of strategic resource identification, alignment, and allocation

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President of Social Work Services

Fresenius Kidney Care
06.2014 - Current
  • Manage and oversee all the social workers within the company
  • Collaborate with Operations Partners to promote consistency and standardization in the role of the social worker
  • Provide training, oversight and guidance to Social Work Leadership
  • Facilitate training to upskill healthcare provider staff on health equity, social determinants of health, mental health, burnout and other social work-related topics.
  • Act as a resource for development and implementation of policies and procedures

Division Lead Social Worker

Fresenius Medical Care
03.2013 - 06.2014
  • Provided training and guidance to Regional Social Workers (virtually and in-person)
  • Developed and implemented policies related to social work and patient services
  • Collaborated with operations to develop projects to promote treatment adherence

Adjunct Professor – Introduction to Social Work

Greenville Technical College
08.2012 - 05.2014
  • Facilitated generalist practice social work
  • Instilled basic concepts of critical thinking

Lead Social Worker for North Georgia South Carolina Region

Fresenius Medical Care
02.2012 - 03.2013
  • Liaison & professional trainer for social workers in the region
  • Provide training to improve patient care, such as motivational interviewing
  • Providing support to facilities that have social work vacant positions in the region

Operations Manager for Anderson Area

Fresenius Medical Care
04.2009 - 02.2012
  • Collaborate with Director of Operations to oversee financial management of clinics
  • Provide professional developments workshops for staff and management teams on leadership skills, professionalism, and quality customer/patient care
  • Support clinical managers to improve total area productivity and increase growth

Licensed Master Social Worker

Fresenius Medical Care
06.1999 - 04.2009
  • Completed psychosocial assessments and monthly progress reports
  • Assisted patients with obtaining insurance
  • Facilitated Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) meetings
  • Identified community resources for patient assistance

Education

PhD - Human Services, Concentration: Clinical Social Work

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2021

Master of Social Work - undefined

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
01.1999

Bachelor of Social Work - undefined

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
01.1997

Skills

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Exceptional Organizational Skills
  • Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking
  • Technological and Digital Literacy
  • Motivation and Patience
  • Strategic planning
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Training and mentoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Organizational improvement
  • Talent development

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of over 2100 dialysis social workers
  • Collaborated with team of senior interdisciplinary members in the development of patient education training
  • Used Microsoft Excel to monitor root cause analysis tools to identify patient trends to improve treatment adherence.
  • Research: - Acuity Dashboard to support social work and patient interactions

Affiliations

  • 2007 – 2013 Member: Southeastern Kidney Council Medical Review Board
  • 2007 – 2008 Chairperson: Council Nephrology Social Worker of SC
  • 2020 – 2023 American Society of Nephrology: COVID Subcommittee

Certification

  • Licensed Master Social Worker-South Carolina
  • Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor
  • Certified Personal and Executive Coach

Timeline

Vice President of Social Work Services

Fresenius Kidney Care
06.2014 - Current

Division Lead Social Worker

Fresenius Medical Care
03.2013 - 06.2014

Adjunct Professor – Introduction to Social Work

Greenville Technical College
08.2012 - 05.2014

Lead Social Worker for North Georgia South Carolina Region

Fresenius Medical Care
02.2012 - 03.2013

Operations Manager for Anderson Area

Fresenius Medical Care
04.2009 - 02.2012

Licensed Master Social Worker

Fresenius Medical Care
06.1999 - 04.2009

Master of Social Work - undefined

University of Georgia

Bachelor of Social Work - undefined

Winthrop University

PhD - Human Services, Concentration: Clinical Social Work

Walden University

Publications

  • Speed F, Meade D, Johnstone S, et al. (2015). Degree and type of social support is associated with hospital admissions in incident hemodialysis patients. 52nd ERA-EDTA Congress, London, England, 15A452. Retrieved from http://www.abstracts2view.com/era/view.php?nu=ERA15L1_1329
  • Larkin J, Chaudhuri S, Dombro J, Demaline J, Speed F, et. Al (2017). Impact of impairment of instrumental activities of daily living on nutritional status of dialysis patients. Annual Dialysis Conference Abstract.
  • Li, N, Johnston, S, Speed, F, et al. (2016). Associations between sleep quality and quality of life, stress and depressive symptoms in hemodialysis patients. American Society of Nephrology Abstract.
  • Speed, F, Jiao, Y, Larkin, J, et al. (2016). Impact of social support on dialysis patients achieving mineral bone disorder laboratory goals. American Society of Nephrology Abstract.
  • Speed, F. N. (2021). End-stage renal disease patients' experience of anticipatory grief (Order No. 28771545). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2593540542)

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