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Kathryn Stapleton

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Goal-oriented Master of Social Work student with experience in healthcare, nonprofit, and child and family-centered environments. Proven commitment to ethical practice, cultural humility, and service to underserved populations.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

USF Intern & Referral Specialist Volunteer

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM)
08.2024 - 08.2025

· Provided direct patient support through intake assistance, referral coordination, and navigation of healthcare services within a free clinic serving underserved populations

· Assisted with community outreach initiatives, including the Mammolink Bus, contributing to record breaking participation and increased access to preventive care

· Utilized electronic health record and case management systems (Intergy, FamCare) to document services, manage referrals, and maintain accurate, HIPAA-compliant records

· Participated in operations meetings, professional trainings, and DCF-certified coursework

· Developed an intern resource binder to support onboarding and continuity for future social work interns

· Continued volunteering post-graduation, demonstrating sustained commitment to community service

· Awarded LVIM Volunteer of the Month (August 2025)

USF Intern

Champions for Children (CFC)
04.2024 - 04.2024

· Attended professional workshops and earned the Family Foundation Certificate

· Collaborated with case managers to support families involved in parenting programs

· Developed and completed ecomaps to assess family systems and supports

· Gained understanding of nonprofit organizational structure and case management services

Education

Master of Social Work - Social Work

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
05-2027

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
12-2024

Skills

  • Client-centered communication
  • Organization and documentation
  • Empathetic active listening
  • Cultural awareness and humility
  • Ethical decision-making
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

Timeline

USF Intern & Referral Specialist Volunteer

Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM)
08.2024 - 08.2025

USF Intern

Champions for Children (CFC)
04.2024 - 04.2024

Master of Social Work - Social Work

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of South Florida

Certifications & Trainings

· Florida Professionally Mandated Reporter, 2025

· DCF HIPAA Basics, 2024

· Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect, 2024

· CFC Family Foundation Prep 8.0, 2024

Relevant Coursework

· SOW 4602: Social Work Practice in Mental Health and Health Care

· SOW 4315: Social Work Case Management with Special Populations

· SOW4522: Multicultural America in a Global Society

· SOW 4341: Multi-Methods of Social Work Practice I: Micro-System Intervention