LaDonna Murphree
Nesbit,MS
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker and Bereavement Coordinator
Amedisys Hospice (formally AseraCare Hospice)
Southaven, MS
10.2008 - Current
- Through compassion and understanding applied suitable interventions to meet the needs of hospice patients and families
- Provided education to patients and their families regarding their specific disease process, end of life issues and anticipatory grief issues.
- Assisted in planning and participating in community education and activities to bring awareness and education regarding hospice care
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Family Care Coordinator - PRN
Mid-South Transplant Organization
Memphis, TN
09.2013 - 05.2016
- Spoke with families who had lost a loved one to advocate for tissue donation.
- Completed detailed medical history and coordination of the transplant with multiple stated agencies, coroners, and funeral homes.
- Maintained composure and professional distance during difficult conversations with clients and families to offer maximum support.
- Supported families by providing education regarding the transplant process, assisting with funeral home arrangement and grief support.
Social Worker - Volunteer/Bereavement Coordinator
Baptist Home Health And Hospice
Batesville, MS
09.2007 - 10.2008
- Applied suitable interventions to meet the bereavement needs of patients and families through home visits, assessments and development of the bereavement plan of care.
- Coordinated resources and referrals based on the individual needs of patients and their family.
- Responsible for the recruitment and retention of all hospice volunteers.
Social Worker
Unity Hospice Care
Olive Branch, MS
07.2006 - 09.2007
- Responsible for the delivery of varied social work services to hospice clients and their families.
- Providing initial psychosocial evaluations, counseling, direct patient care, bereavement support and community education
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
Case Manager, Social Services
Sacred Heart Southern Missions
Walls, MS
10.1998 - 07.2006
- Provided Emergency financial assistance and emergency food assistance to clients.
- Assisted clients with the application process for Medicaid, CHIP and other federal and stated programs
- Counseled and assisted clients in developing personal growth, self-reliance and setting goals.
- Home visits were made to identify needs, provide support and referrals.
Social Worker
Taylor Medical Clinic, Psychiatric Services
Grenada, MS
04.1996 - 09.1998
- Completed psychosocial evaluations on all new clients to assess needs and the development of their plan of care while receiving out patient treatment.
- Responsible for all case management services such as, referrals to other agencies and encouraging compliance with the treatment plan.
- Assisted in the marketing of the clinic's psychiatric services to area physicians and health care agencies.
Case Manager
Parkwood Hospital
Olive Branch, MS
05.1994 - 04.1996
- Helped patients receive appropriate, high-quality care with reasonable results.
- Managed support services and fostered communication among social workers, therapists, hospital staff and patients.
- Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans
Social Worker
MDHS - Family And Children's Services
Senatobia, MS
08.1991 - 05.1994
- Investigated reports of child abuse and neglect by interviewing children and their families.
- Responded to emergencies while on 24 hour call.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Mississippi
University, MS08.1990
Skills
- Client Needs Assessment
- Grief Processes
- Client Care
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Grief and Bereavement Counseling
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Affiliations
- Member of the Louisiana Mississippi Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (LMHPCO) Education Committee. Working Closely with members of the committee from across both states to develop and implement Hospice Educational Programs.
- Volunteered through LMHPCO, working with the hospice program at Parchman State Penitentiary to provide the hospital staff and volunteer offenders with education regarding end of life issues and direct patient care.
Timeline
Family Care Coordinator - PRN
Mid-South Transplant Organization
09.2013 - 05.2016
Social Worker and Bereavement Coordinator
Amedisys Hospice (formally AseraCare Hospice)
10.2008 - Current
Social Worker - Volunteer/Bereavement Coordinator
Baptist Home Health And Hospice
09.2007 - 10.2008
Social Worker
Unity Hospice Care
07.2006 - 09.2007
Case Manager, Social Services
Sacred Heart Southern Missions
10.1998 - 07.2006
Social Worker
Taylor Medical Clinic, Psychiatric Services
04.1996 - 09.1998
Case Manager
Parkwood Hospital
05.1994 - 04.1996
Social Worker
MDHS - Family And Children's Services
08.1991 - 05.1994
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Mississippi