Jakeena Sweet
Burleson,TX
Summary
Self-starter motivated to implement expertise as a Licensed Masters Social Worker. Experienced with intensive medical case management. Successful approaches to coordination of social services with entities/stakeholders to expedite necessary services to clients. Managerial expertise in social services at a masters' level. Efficient in settings of skilled nursing care, hospice, insurance case management, dialysis, kidney and liver transplant pre/post-care. Supervised social work student(s) as a field instruction for Texas Woman's University and the University of Texas at Arlington. Accomplished fifteen years of expertise in multiple social work settings. Twelve years of expertise as a medical social worker.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Social Worker
Elik Home Dialysis
04.2021 - Current
- Educate patients about kidney transplant and assist with navigating the evaluation and listing process
- Monitor mental health status and refer to behavioral health services for virtual or in-home therapy
- Collaborate with dialysis team to maintain appropriate care plan to meet patient's current need
- Connect patients with appropriate community resources to accommodate psychosocial needs
- Assess and educate patients on ways to overcome physical, mental, emotional, and social issues related to dialysis.
Medical Social Worker
Asana Hospice an Amedisys Company
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided social/emotional support for patient and family
- Educated patient and family about hospice philosophy to better understand and meet their preferences for palliative care
- Assessed patient and families' financial, psychosocial, and mental status to develop an individualized care plan
- Assisted with completion legal paperwork such as Medical Power of Attorney and Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate.
Kidney Transplant Social Worker
Medical City Transplant Institute Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Assessed and identified strengths and weaknesses of living kidney transplant donors
- Educated patients and families about the process of transplant from initial referral, hospitalization to post-kidney transplantation care
- Assured patients are enrolled in appropriate programs to prevent negative outcomes post-transplant
- Conducted pre-evaluations to identify any psychosocial barriers that might affect post-kidney care
- Collaborated with transplant surgeons and other disciplines to advocate as to why kidney transplant or donation candidacy is recommended psychosocially weekly in selection/approval meetings.
Dialysis Social Worker
Texas Renal Ventures
Fort Worth, TX
07.2015 - 03.2016
- Assessed and implemented programs for uninsured and underinsured patients
- Developed a wraparound approach to accommodate barriers for not only patient's but their family support systems
- Utilized all resources to obtain primary and secondary insurance coverage for patient
- Monitored plan of care and adjust as necessary independently or in coordination
- Advocated for patients at a US congressional level in regard to MCR or SSA issues
- Educated patients on end-of-life care and advanced directives.
Director of Social Services
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence
Fort Worth, TX
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Supervised the Assistant Director of Social Services
- Assessed psychosocial needs to maintain psychiatric and environmental functioning for residents
- Located the appropriate community resources to assist with maintenance of quality of life upon discharge
- Facilitated in-services for coworkers on patients' rights and abuse, neglect and exploitation of residents
- Built and maintained reports for psych medications, discharges, weekly behaviors, and code status'.
Medical Social Worker
Mission Hospice
Cleburne, TX
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Provided social/emotional support for patient and family
- Educated patient and family about hospice philosophy to better understand and meet their preferences for palliative care
- Assessed patient and families' financial, psychosocial, and mental status to develop an individualized care plan
- Assisted with completion legal paperwork such as Medical Power of Attorney and Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate.
Medical Social Worker
BCBS USMD
Irving, TX
08.2013 - 12.2013
- Performed psychosocial assessments, including assessment of patient's housing status, financial status, ambulatory status, support system, health status, medical adherence, and other needs, on patients identified by established criteria
- Independently developed an organizational resource directory that includes 6 surrounding counties in DFW
- Maintained a caseload of 150 plus with excellent time management to meet stringent deadlines
- Worked in care coordination with physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff to deliver best practices for patient care
- Knowledge of NCQA/ACO systems.
Director of Social Services
Christian Care Center
Fort Worth, TX
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Developed social histories, cognitive and mental health assessments while implementing social action plans and realistic goals for each resident
- Located community resources referrals for residents to reduce recurrences of hospital and rehabilitation occurrences
- Contracted with reliable vendors with exceptional work ethic to provide services such as podiatry and mental health
- Adhered to MDS 3.0
- Regulations to assist in remaining compliant and identifying trigger areas of residents
- Supervised a BSW student to enhance knowledge as a generalist practice social worker.
Family Support Worker
The Parenting Center
Fort Worth, TX
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Conducted intensive home visits for several cases
- Identified presenting problem with clients to help formulate goals
- Implemented intervention and reviewed goals
- Facilitated prenatal classes for pregnant teens at a local high school
- Maintained a superior case management status on performance evaluation
- Attended various trainings and networking events pertaining to mental health, at-risk populations, and parenting.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
University of Texas at Arlington
12.2012
Bachelors of Applied Science in Social Work -
University of Mississippi
05.2008
Skills
Healthcare Navigation
Psychosocial Assessments
Family Support
Medical social work
Mental Health Assessment
Cultural Competency
Discharge Planning
Individualized care planning
Insurance Coordination
End-of-life planning
Diversity awareness
Interdisciplinary Approach
Certification
Licensed Masters Social Worker #55097
Board Build Certified
Volunteer Experience
Presbyterian Night Shelter Morris Building, 02/2022, Present
Timeline
Dialysis Social Worker
Elik Home Dialysis
04.2021 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Asana Hospice an Amedisys Company
09.2019 - 04.2021
Kidney Transplant Social Worker
Medical City Transplant Institute Fort Worth
05.2017 - 07.2019
Dialysis Social Worker
Texas Renal Ventures
07.2015 - 03.2016
Director of Social Services
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence
10.2014 - 07.2015
Medical Social Worker
Mission Hospice
01.2014 - 05.2014
Medical Social Worker
BCBS USMD
08.2013 - 12.2013
Director of Social Services
Christian Care Center
09.2011 - 06.2013
Family Support Worker
The Parenting Center
09.2008 - 08.2010
Masters of Social Work -
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelors of Applied Science in Social Work -
University of Mississippi