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KATHLENE POPLIN

Tipp City

Summary

Dedicated social worker providing exceptional professional care and implementing appropriate interventions. Utilizes a variety of resources to identify unique needs and assist vulnerable populations. Adept at establishing strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Social Work PRN / Intern

Upper Valley Medical Center
Troy
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide PRN coverage to assist patients and families with medical and psychosocial needs.
  • Support inpatient units with discharge planning, crisis intervention, and connecting patients to community resources.
  • Continue responsibilities begun as an Intern (01/2024 - 04/2025), including case management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advocacy.
  • Improves patient satisfaction by developing personalized discharge plans.
  • Coordinates timely discharges with physicians, nurses, and social workers.
  • Streamlines discharge processes to reduce wait times and increase efficiency.
  • Serves as a key resource for patients and families on post-discharge care options.

Medical Social Work Resource Specialist

Dayton Children's Hospital
Dayton
06.2023 - Current
  • Collaborates with other professionals to assess client needs.
  • Advocates for clients to resolve medical or personal crises.
  • Completes SDOH screening on inpatient floors.
  • Connects patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
  • Helps train new staff as well as social work students.
  • Maintains detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to HIPAA regulations.
  • Improves patient satisfaction by developing personalized discharge plans.
  • Coordinates timely discharges with physicians, nurses, and social workers.
  • Streamlines discharge processes to reduce wait times and increase efficiency.
  • Serves as a key resource for patients and families on post-discharge care options.

Telephone Operator

Dayton Children's Hospital
Dayton
03.2021 - 05.2023
  • Connected callers with appropriate departments.
  • Remained calm in stressful situations, diffusing angry callers and mitigating issues.
  • Collected and verified telephone numbers and addresses.
  • Managed high volume of incoming calls, providing excellent customer service.

Family Support Worker Intern

Agape For Youth
Dayton
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Developed rapport with clients to create safe and trusting environments.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration.
  • Visited home environments to help clients develop comprehensive parenting skills.
  • Assisted families in navigating social services, benefits, and resources.
  • Completed assessments of family needs and developed treatment plans.

After Hours Advocate

Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County
Troy
08.2018 - 03.2021
  • Took crisis calls, completed referrals and intakes.
  • Provided crisis management, meals, and organized living spaces.
  • Maintained daily notes and records.
  • Transported clients to ER and work.
  • Distributed medication and ensured client safety.

Education

Master of Arts - Social Work

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
05.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Wright State University
Dayton, OH
04.2023

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH
05.2018

Early Childhood Education and Care Certificate -

Springfield Career Technology Center
Springfield, OH
05.2015

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Domestic Violence Training
  • Case Management
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Healthcare Navigation
  • Family Support
  • Discharge Planning

Certification

Licensed Social Worker, 2023

Timeline

Medical Social Work PRN / Intern

Upper Valley Medical Center
01.2024 - Current

Medical Social Work Resource Specialist

Dayton Children's Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Family Support Worker Intern

Agape For Youth
09.2022 - 04.2023

Telephone Operator

Dayton Children's Hospital
03.2021 - 05.2023

After Hours Advocate

Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County
08.2018 - 03.2021

Master of Arts - Social Work

The Ohio State University

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Wright State University

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Sinclair Community College

Early Childhood Education and Care Certificate -

Springfield Career Technology Center

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