Izabella Buchanan
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Skilled Medical Social Worker with a proven track record at Signature Healthcare At Home, adept in healthcare navigation and interdisciplinary coordination. Excelled in connecting patients with vital resources and enhancing team collaboration for optimal care. Demonstrated expertise in dementia care and clinical documentation, significantly improving patient access to essential services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Signature Healthcare At Home
Federal Way, WA
08.2020 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
Medical Social Worker
Puget Sound Home Health
Tacoma, WA
11.2014 - 08.2020
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
Education
Master Of Social Work -
University of Washington, Tacoma
Tacoma, WA03.2014
Human Services -
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA12.2009
Skills
- Healthcare navigation
- Dementia care
- Clinical documentation
- Home visitation
- Assessing needs
- Interdisciplinary coordination
Certification
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker since 2019
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Signature Healthcare At Home
08.2020 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Puget Sound Home Health
11.2014 - 08.2020
Master Of Social Work -
University of Washington, Tacoma
Human Services -
Western Washington University