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Kimberly Deck

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Experienced leader dedicated to fostering collaboration and cultivating an engaged, empowering work culture among colleagues. With over 7 years experience in palliative and hospice care, strong organizational expertise demonstrated through effective mentoring, conflict resolution, and problem-solving across diverse settings. Sound work ethic, coupled with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, consistently ensures optimal efficiency. Results-driven leadership skills evidenced by exceptional management of patient needs and identifying efficient processes. Skilled in working within cross-functional teams to uphold operational and service excellence.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Social Worker

Hospice Of The Valley
04.2017 - Current
  • Performed psychosocial support to patients and families through education, advocacy and coordination with community providers.
  • Increased community resources and providers by building comprehensive network structure.
  • Provide resources, referrals, emotional support and guidance to patients. Empowering them to identify and direct their goals.
  • Develop comprehensive plan of care and facilitate transitions through various levels of care.
  • Collaborate with team and community providers in providing patient care. Analyzing case by case to identify creative solutions.
  • Complete timely documentation and reporting.
  • Utilize resources efficiently and effectively while continuously improving processes and patient care.

Medical Social Worker

Arizona State Hospital
07.2016 - 04.2017
  • Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with 25 forensic patients who are living in mental health hospital while serving criminal sentences.
  • Provide education and mentoring to assist patients to build coping strategies and effective communication skills to improve outcomes with their providers and other patients.
  • Establish collaboration with interdisciplinary team, developing and implementing patient care strategies.
  • Manage time efficiently to provide patient support, maintain accurate documentation and submit court reports according to hearing schedules.
  • Provide supportive counseling and develop conflict resolution skills.

Child Welfare Investigator

Department Of Child Safety
07.2015 - 07.2016
  • Prioritize and respond to up to 7 weekly incoming reports of abuse or neglect of children by interviewing children and families while investigating alleged claims.
  • Perform case management supervision for 40-60 families while being investigated.
  • Document all interactions, interviews and steps taken to protect and provide for vulnerable children.
  • Write court reports and represent Department of Child Safety in all court hearings and proceedings.
  • Collaborate internally and externally to identify safe living homes for children.

Classroom Teacher

Deer Valley School District & Northwest Christian
07.2003 - 07.2013
  • Plan, prepare and deliver instructional plans that facilitate active learning for 135 - 160 students per year.
  • Instruct and monitor students utilizing instructional plans, effective assessments and oral communication to ensure learning.
  • Collect and assess data to evaluate curriculum and determine effectiveness. Utilize this data to develop reports for leadership review.
  • Provide mentoring and coaching to students and parents, addressing inappropriate or disruptive behaviors.
  • Increase student intrinsic motivation by identifying and developing strategic strategies.

Education

Masters Degree - Social Work - With Honors

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2015

Professional Teaching Certification - Secondary Education With An Emphasis in English

Ottawa University
Phoenix, AZ Campus
05.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Summa Cum Laude

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2001

Skills

  • Organizational and planning skills
  • Attention to detail, speed and accuracy
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Analytical and critical thinking to facilitate problem-solving
  • Time management to ensure tasks are completed
  • Strength-based coaching and mentoring
  • Committed to collaborative work environment
  • Proficiency in medical charting and reporting systems

Additional Information

Hospice of the Valley Speakers Bureau - Multi-topic Speaker - 3 years

Ethics Committee - Committee Member - 1 year

Timeline

Medical Social Worker

Hospice Of The Valley
04.2017 - Current

Medical Social Worker

Arizona State Hospital
07.2016 - 04.2017

Child Welfare Investigator

Department Of Child Safety
07.2015 - 07.2016

Classroom Teacher

Deer Valley School District & Northwest Christian
07.2003 - 07.2013

Masters Degree - Social Work - With Honors

Arizona State University

Professional Teaching Certification - Secondary Education With An Emphasis in English

Ottawa University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications - Summa Cum Laude

Arizona State University

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