Katherine Prescott
Morgantown
Summary
Empathetic and compassionate individual with natural ability to connect with people and foster supportive relationships. Understanding of social services and discharge resources, coupled with skills in active listening and problem-solving. Committed to making positive impact on patients and families by providing essential support and guidance throughout the discharge planning process.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Care Social Worker and LVAD Social Worker
WVU Medicine-Ruby Memorial Hospital
Morgantown, WV
02.2013 - Current
- Provides assessment, social service, and crisis intervention to patients/families in relation to social, psychological, financial, and family situations, including discharge planning
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for patients.
- Monitored patients' progress and adapted discharge plans to meet changing needs
- Maintained accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members
- Conducted psychosocial evaluations with potential LVAD patients, and participates in weekly Committee meetings with the LVAD Team.
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Health Care Specialization
The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Major, Business Minor
John Carroll University
University Heights, OH05.2008
Skills
- Licensed social worker
- Compassionate
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Cooperative
- Documentation
- Discharge planning
Certification
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker WV Board of Social Work 2023 October
- Accredited Case Manager-SW American Case Management Association 2021 March
Timeline
Clinical Care Social Worker and LVAD Social Worker
WVU Medicine-Ruby Memorial Hospital
02.2013 - Current
Master of Social Work - Clinical Health Care Specialization
The Catholic University of America
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Major, Business Minor
John Carroll University