Jennifer Vickers
Wellston ,OH
Summary
Dedicated candidate eager to leverage knowledge in social services and program development. Skilled in running social services initiatives. Collaborative and committed to addressing social issues to improve quality of life.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Services Director
Signature Healthcare Chillicothe
06.1998 - Current
- Developed and created programs and monitored effectiveness against individual participant needs.
- Referred families to shelters, legal resources, and educational programs.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
- Assessed community needs and identified resources for social and community service programs.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Coordinated individual referrals to obtain community services, advocate for client needs and resolve roadblocks.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Provided family and resident education regarding community resources/discharge planning
- Coordinated and oversaw meetings with family and residents
- Provided back up support to admissions/marketing team
- Maintained relationships with the hospitals social workers
- Completed on-site visits as needed
- Assisted with community events when needed
- Maintained relationships with home health/hospice companies
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders.
- Worked closely with physician assistant to coordinate discharge needs
- Developed and implemented care plans regarding care needs
- Assisted psych NP in maintaining behavioral health programs and medication reduction programs
LPN
Chillicothe Nursing And Rehabilitation
06.1998 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wellston High School
Wellston, OHLicensed Practical Nurse -
Buckeye Hills Career Center
Rio Grande, OH06.1997
Skills
- Patient Advocate
- Advanced Directives
- Admissions Screening
- Customer Satisfaction
- Coordinating Referrals
- Assistance Program Knowledge
- Client Needs Assessment
- Provide family and resident education
- Maintain relationships with community supports
Timeline
Social Services Director
Signature Healthcare Chillicothe
06.1998 - Current
LPN
Chillicothe Nursing And Rehabilitation
06.1998 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wellston High School
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Buckeye Hills Career Center
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