Jennifer Nazlian
Saint Charles,IL
Summary
Compassionate Medical Social Worker with extensive experience at Northwestern Medicine, skilled in crisis intervention and discharge planning. Proven ability to develop comprehensive care plans and advocate for patients, enhancing recovery outcomes. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, demonstrating empathy and strong communication skills to support individuals facing mental health challenges. Compassionate Medical Hospice Social Worker with expertise in crisis intervention and care coordination. Proven ability to connect families with crucial resources, enhancing patient care and support.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Hospice Social Worker
Addus Home Care JourneyCare Hospice
04.2022 - Current
- Provide compassionate psychosocial support to hospice patients and families, conducting assessments to identify emotional, social, and practical needs.
- Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and bereavement support, while coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams.
- Connect families with community resources, including financial and legal services, and facilitated advance care planning.
- Maintained accurate documentation in compliance with HIPPA and hospice regulations.
- Demonstrate cultural sensitivity, empathy, and strong communication skills to enhance quality of life during end-of-life care.
Medical Social Worker
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage/Delnor Hospital
09.2014 - 09.2021
- Refer patient and family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental and physical illness.
- Intervene as an advocate for client and patient to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate mental and physical condition of client and patient.
- Discuss cases with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.
Intake Associate
Linden Oaks Hospital
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Retrieved insurance information and verifying benefits for inpatient and outpatient services.
- Provided outreach and crisis intervention.
- Managed the 24-hour crisis line.
- Assisted with accepting patients and registering them into appropriate levels of care.
Homemaker
Self employed-Saint Charles, IL
Saint Charles, US
01.2003 - 01.2012
- While raising my own family, I provided in-home daycare for friends and people within my community.
Emergency Room Social Worker
Central DuPage Hospital
04.2001 - 11.2003
- Skilled in handling the public with professionalism and sensitivity.
- Provided outreach and crisis intervention.
- Assisted clients with accessing community resources.
- Responsible for assessing physical and emotional needs of victims.
- Interviewed clients, reviewed records, and conferred with other professionals to evaluate mental and physical condition of client and patient.
Administrator/Caseworker
Milton Township-Wheaton, IL
Wheaton, US
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Assisted clients through an accurate assessment of needs.
- Scope of responsibility was diverse and included special event coordination, operations management, executive administration, human resources, and regulatory compliance.
- Worked with government organizations and other community entities to better serve the surrounding communities.
- Coordinated with all departments ensuring smooth operation.
Education
Master's degree - Social Work
Aurora University
Aurora, IL06-2000
Bachelor - Social Work
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale, IL06-1997
Skills
- Care coordination
- Care plans
- Hospital experience
- Crisis intervention
- Patient care
- Case management
- Training & development
- Experience with individuals with mental health conditions
- Crisis resolution
Certification
Licenced Social Worker - LSW
Timeline
Medical Hospice Social Worker
Addus Home Care JourneyCare Hospice
04.2022 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage/Delnor Hospital
09.2014 - 09.2021
Intake Associate
Linden Oaks Hospital
06.2012 - 08.2014
Homemaker
Self employed-Saint Charles, IL
01.2003 - 01.2012
Emergency Room Social Worker
Central DuPage Hospital
04.2001 - 11.2003
Administrator/Caseworker
Milton Township-Wheaton, IL
01.1998 - 01.2001
Master's degree - Social Work
Aurora University
Bachelor - Social Work
Southern Illinois University