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Jennifer Wolverton, LCSW

South San Francisco,CA

Summary

Well-qualified social work professional adept at setting up services, working with healthcare professionals and families and giving patients continuous support through counseling. Good communicator and relationship-builder with exceptional skills in planning, resolving conflicts, and solving diverse problems.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Dialysis Social Worker

Satellite Healthcare
Daly City, CA
10.2019 - Current
  • Assisted patients with access to resources such as financial assistance, transportation, mental health, housing, medical insurance programs and community services.
  • Provided support as well as counseling to patients and families during difficult times such as hospitalization or death of a loved one related to ESRD diagnosis.
  • Guided patients and families through the healthcare system, including insurance processes.
  • Maintained records of patient progress notes and updated case files regularly according to established protocols.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings in order to coordinate comprehensive care plans for each patient.

Medical Social Worker

Parkland Memorial Hospital
Dallas, TX
01.2015 - 10.2018
  • Provided psychosocial assessments of patients and their families.
  • Assisted physicians in determining the best course of action for medically complex cases.
  • Coordinated discharge planning services, including arranging transportation and home care assistance after hospitalization.
  • Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress, clinical interventions and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed, such as suicide prevention or substance abuse counseling.
  • Acted as an advocate for vulnerable populations by connecting them with essential resources within the community.

Early Intervention Specialist

Early Childhood Intervention
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Provided home-based services to families with children birth to three years old.
  • Assessed the development of infants and toddlers using standardized assessments.
  • Provided case management services for children and families to gain access to medical, social, educational, developmental, and other services.

Counseling Center 2nd Year MSW internship

Roberts Wesleyan College
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Conducted assessments of undergraduate client's mental health history and current functioning.
  • Developed therapeutic relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.

Education

Masters - Licensed Masters of Social Work

Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY
05.2011

Bachelor of Science - Children and Family Studies, Psychology

Nelson University
Waxahachie, TX
12.2008

Skills

  • Conducting assessments
  • Compassionate
  • Patient-centered care
  • Confidential case documentation
  • Coordinating services
  • Improving well-being
  • Caregiver support
  • Number of therapeutic interventions

References

  • Isabel Lin, Dietician at Satellite WellBound Daly City, 415-623-0623
  • Elena Mirochnek, former social work colleague at Satellite Healthcare, 415-994-1670
  • Jerrylyn Manuel, Clinical Manager at Satellite Healthcare, 650-808-5109

Timeline

Dialysis Social Worker

Satellite Healthcare
10.2019 - Current

Medical Social Worker

Parkland Memorial Hospital
01.2015 - 10.2018

Early Intervention Specialist

Early Childhood Intervention
01.2012 - 01.2014

Counseling Center 2nd Year MSW internship

Roberts Wesleyan College
01.2010 - 01.2011

Masters - Licensed Masters of Social Work

Roberts Wesleyan College

Bachelor of Science - Children and Family Studies, Psychology

Nelson University
Jennifer Wolverton, LCSW