Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Kris Newvine

Kris Newvine

Maryville,TN

Summary

Experienced Medical Social Worker with over 30 years of expertise in various medical social work roles, including hospitals and long-term care facilities. Proven track record in sales and admissions for skilled nursing facilities (SNF) and assisted living communities (ALC) for the past 12 years. Possessing a strong medical background, I have developed extensive knowledge of and actively engaged with diverse community resources. Excel in conflict resolution and thrive as a collaborative team player with excellent listening skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Healthcare Navigator

Shannondale of Maryville
06.2012 - Current

Assist residents and families in navigating all aspects of healthcare decisions from hospital to rehab, long term care and assisted living.

Responsible for healthcare and assisted living sales and census building. Provide community education to assist in placement to SNF or AL levels of care.

Case Management Social Worker

Blount Memorial Hospital
09.2010 - 06.2022
  • Coordinated support services, transitioned clients, advocated for treatment options, provided case management services, linked clients with social services, maintained logs and electronic records, and initiated patient education and discharge planning.

Director of Social Services

West Hills Health and Rehab
01.2010 - 09.2010
  • Implemented social services care plan, facilitated care meetings, managed admissions and discharges, educated families on funding sources, advocated for residents, organized workshops, and collaborated with team members.

Co-Owner/Operator

Bearly Rustic Cabin Rentals
03.2017 - 01.2010
  • Devised business and marketing plans, prepared financial reports, executed performance reviews, conducted market research, led startup operations, trained teams, and maintained client resource lists.

Social Worker

Housecall Home Health
01.1996 - 03.1997
  • Maintained case history records, educated patients on community resources, engaged in outreach, implemented social service interventions, and addressed barriers to discharge.

Case Management Social Worker

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
05.1995 - 02.1996
  • Coordinated support services, transitioned clients, advocated for treatment options, developed personalized health care plans, and linked clients with social services.

Education

MSSW in Medical Social Work -

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.1995

BSSW in Medical Social Work -

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
05.1994

Skills

  • Effective Customer Communication
  • Active Listening
  • Organizational Skills
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Relationship Building with Community Consumers and Families
  • Problem solver
  • Client Meetings
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Strong Community Resource connection
  • Conflict Resolution

Certification

Licensed Masters Social worker

Assisted living administrator license

Timeline

Co-Owner/Operator

Bearly Rustic Cabin Rentals
03.2017 - 01.2010

Healthcare Navigator

Shannondale of Maryville
06.2012 - Current

Case Management Social Worker

Blount Memorial Hospital
09.2010 - 06.2022

Director of Social Services

West Hills Health and Rehab
01.2010 - 09.2010

Social Worker

Housecall Home Health
01.1996 - 03.1997

Case Management Social Worker

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
05.1995 - 02.1996

BSSW in Medical Social Work -

University of Tennessee

MSSW in Medical Social Work -

The University of Alabama
Kris Newvine