Kamila Hanson
Long Beach,WA
Summary
Dedicated medical social worker well-versed at liaising with clients to foster access to community resources, treatment and assistance programs. Strong background in supporting client treatment plans. Compassionate and driven with unfailing work ethic and passion for helping others.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical-social-worker
Harbors Home Health And Hospice
11.2017 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Provided ongoing counseling to help patients deal with conditions and processes
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Conducted in-home visits to provide supportive services.
Hospice Nurse Aid
Hospice Of Spokane
06.2010 - 09.2017
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
Education
Master of Arts - Medical Social Work
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.2010
Skills
- Best Practices and Standards
- Visiting Patient Homes
- Quality of Life Guidelines
- Developing Patient Care Plans
- Bereavement Services
- Medical Care Counseling
- Hospice Visits
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
Timeline
Medical-social-worker
Harbors Home Health And Hospice
11.2017 - Current
Hospice Nurse Aid
Hospice Of Spokane
06.2010 - 09.2017
Master of Arts - Medical Social Work
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Eastern Washington University
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