Joanna Marie Pina
San Juan,TX
Summary
Compassionate and motivated healthcare professional with extensive hospital case management and social work experience, supporting individuals, patients, and families in navigating community resources, care coordination, and complex health needs. Newly graduated nurse (licensure pending) with 92 hours of hands-on clinical experience in a Level I Trauma Emergency Department, demonstrating strong assessment skills, adaptability, and the ability to work efficiently in high-acuity settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
EDINBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Edinburg, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Assessing the psychosocial needs of the patient and family to develop, communicate, and implement an effective and comprehensive plan for psychosocial interventions and complex discharges.
- Identifying reimbursement and other financial issues, communicating information and initiating referrals.
- Collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to assure effective, efficient, and appropriate care to optimize patient health status and ensure a smooth transition between levels of care.
- Documents patient/family interactions and discharge plans in the medical record.
- Called upon to undertake the supervision and training of new hire social workers.
Case Manager III
EVINS REGIONAL JUVENILE CENTER
Edinburg, TX
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Helped youth to achieve progress in learning and applying methods to identify and manage reactions to stress/trauma and react in more socially appropriate ways.
- Applied verbal crisis intervention/de-escalation techniques and emergency treatment procedures.
- Read, reviewed, and properly applied information found in youth records related to the health and safety of the youth and that of the security of the facility; and provided appropriate information to other staff.
- Conducted and completed initial case assessments and file reviews.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12-2025
Masters of Social Work -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN AMERICAN
Edinburg, TX01.2015
Bachelors of Social Work -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN AMERICAN
Edinburg, TX01.2013
Associates of Art - Social Work
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
McAllen, TX01.2012
Diploma -
PSJA HIGH SCHOOL
San Juan, TX01.2006
Skills
- Psychosocial assessment
- Therapeutic communication
- Case management
- Discharge planning
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Comprehensive head-to-toe assessment
- Rapid assessment
- Vital signs monitoring and interpretation
- IV initiation and maintenance
- Catheter insertion (Foley, straight cath)
- Triage fundamentals
- Electronic Health Records (Cerner)
- CPR, first aid, AED
Certification
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), 63871
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association (Exp. 07/2027)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Social Worker
EDINBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
01.2018 - Current
Case Manager III
EVINS REGIONAL JUVENILE CENTER
01.2016 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
South Texas College
Masters of Social Work -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN AMERICAN
Bachelors of Social Work -
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS PAN AMERICAN
Associates of Art - Social Work
SOUTH TEXAS COLLEGE
Diploma -
PSJA HIGH SCHOOL