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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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