Japhia George
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Compassionate professional with expertise in patient education and psychosocial support. Proven experience in conducting assessments and managing EMR systems. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient engagement and health outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Social Worker
U.S. Renal Care
Grand Prairie, Texas
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Conducted patient assessments to determine social, emotional, and financial needs.
- Assisted patients in navigating healthcare systems and accessing essential resources.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored compliance with prescribed medications and dietary restrictions.
- Educated patients on treatment options and available community services.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff.
- Provided counseling and support for patients facing chronic illness or loss.
- Documented patient progress in electronic medical records accurately.
Medical Social Worker
United Plus Hospice
Dallas, Texas
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Facilitated access to community resources and support services.
- Educated clients on health services and benefits available to them.
- Documented client progress and interventions in electronic health records.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to review client cases.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including transportation and home care arrangements.
- Counseled individuals managing chronic illnesses to maintain a positive outlook.
- Created educational materials addressing grief counseling and end-of-life care.
Medical Social Worker
BrightStar Hospice
Dallas, Texas
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Assessed client needs through interviews and observations to tailor care plans.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
- Coordinated comprehensive patient care with medical staff.
- Educated clients on available health services and benefits.
- Documented client progress and interventions in electronic health records.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to review client cases.
- Coordinated discharge planning, including transportation and home care assistance.
- Facilitated support groups for individuals coping with terminal illnesses.
Volunteer Coordinator
United Plus Hospice
Dallas, Texas
05.2017 - 01.2020
- Coordinated volunteer recruitment and onboarding for community service events.
- Developed training materials to improve volunteer engagement and performance.
- Organized schedules and assignments to maximize volunteer coverage.
- Regularly communicated with volunteers to resolve concerns and provide updates.
- Collaborated with local organizations to broaden volunteer opportunities.
- Prepared reports detailing outcomes of projects completed by volunteers.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX05-2019
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment
- Electronic health records
- Compliance monitoring
- Effective communication
- Counseling and support
- Team participation
- Service referral management
- Goal setting
Certification
- LMSW
Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners
Issued May 2019
Credential ID 67830
Timeline
Dialysis Social Worker
U.S. Renal Care
04.2021 - 12.2022
Medical Social Worker
United Plus Hospice
06.2019 - 03.2021
Medical Social Worker
BrightStar Hospice
06.2019 - 06.2020
Volunteer Coordinator
United Plus Hospice
05.2017 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Social Work
The University of Texas at Arlington