Khristina Kennett-Kozak
Crete ,NE
Summary
Professional social worker with experience in healthcare settings, specializing in patient advocacy and resource coordination. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes under changing circumstances. Valued for empathy, adaptability, and communication skills.
Highly motivated professional demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers. Committed to helping individuals and families.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Traditions Health Hospice
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Maintained a caseload of 30-45 patients in a variety of counties/cities/settings
Medical Social Worker
Aseracare Hospice
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Collaborated with medical professionals to advocate for the unique psychosocial needs of each patient within a holistic care approach.
- Conducted comprehensive needs assessments for patients to facilitate access to necessary medical and social services.
- Developed partnerships with local nonprofits to expand available resources for patient support services.
- Improved team collaboration by initiating regular communication channels between facility and hospice staff.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Maintained a caseload of 25-35 patients across the southeast region of Nebraska.
Social Worker
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals
04.2012 - 03.2021
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Promoted a culture of self-care and professional development among colleagues, fostering a supportive work environment that encouraged ongoing growth and learning.
- Developed and facilitated support groups, promoting healthy coping skills and fostering peer connections among participants.
- Facilitated successful client transitions from residential facilities to independent living situations with appropriate supports in place.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Lincoln, NE05-2021
Associate of Science - Health And Human Services
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE12-1998
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Assessing needs
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Managing records
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Educating families
- Caregiver support
- CPR/AED
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Traditions Health Hospice
02.2023 - 09.2024
Medical Social Worker
Aseracare Hospice
03.2021 - 02.2023
Social Worker
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals
04.2012 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Associate of Science - Health And Human Services
Southeast Community College
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