Khalia Quinn
Social Worker
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Long-Term Care Social Worker
Rosevelt Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Philadelphia , PA
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Develop relationships with residents and families using the strength-based approach to enhance their social-emotional well-being.
Fulfill social service, Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and documentation requirements. - Conduct plan of care meetings involving residents, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Educated residents and Families on disease processes and end of life issues and connected them to facility and community resources
- Worked with diverse populations, including but not limited to elderly, mental ill, disabled, etc.
- Assisted with developing best practices for secured memory care living area within the organization.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Mental Health Technician (Part Time)
Temple Hospital
Philadelphia , PA
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health
- Lead and co-lead therapeutic activities, providing direct patient care.
CUA Case Manager
Bethanna
Philadelphia , PA
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Identified care needs of individual patients and coordinated responses based on physician advice, insurance limitations, and procedural costs.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists, and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans to address client needs and goals.
- Coordinated services with other agencies, community-based organizations, and healthcare professionals to provide useful benefits to clients.
- Monitored clients' progress and tracked client services to provide crisis interventions.
- Researched best practices and developed strategies to improve program outcomes.
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Wordsworth Academy
Philadelphia, PA
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Attended continued education sessions to maintain professional standards and stay up-to-date with new developments.
- Provided crisis intervention to support clients during times of urgent need.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA 05.2022 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA 05.2015 - 05.2019
Skills
Assessing needs
Goal Setting
Networking with staff
Visiting patient homes
Problem-Solving
Excellent Communication
Self-Motivated
First Aid/CPR
Cultural Awareness
Biopsychosocial assessments
Healthcare policies
Social history intake procedures
Care plan intervention
Study Abroad in Nairobi, Kenya
0ne month Study abroad at NairoBits Trust focused on cultural immersion and professional exchange with Kenyan Social Service Agencies. Developed mental health assessments and interventions for new applicants. Development a psychosocial needs tools for the Mentorship Framework staff to address students with mental health needs.
Timeline
Long-Term Care Social Worker
Rosevelt Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
07.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Social Work - Social Work
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
05.2022 - 05.2023
Mental Health Technician (Part Time)
Temple Hospital
05.2020 - 05.2022
CUA Case Manager
Bethanna
06.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
05.2015 - 05.2019
Therapeutic Support Staff Member
Wordsworth Academy
05.2013 - 06.2016
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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