Larisa Lemon
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Diligent Care Coordinator dedicated to timely and accurate completion of patient assessments and supporting development of comprehensive care plans. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in monitoring progress and adjusting plans to achieve target results. Observes resident care, recommending opportunities for improvements.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Coordinator
UT Southwestern Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
- Leads a multidisciplinary team in developing, refining, updating, and communicating plan of care for varying patient populations
- During the first 6 months, floated to almost every unit.
- Quickly adapted to the culture of each floor, leading to safe and timely discharges.
- Gained the confidence and trust of my fellow co-workers.
- Collaborates successfully with the Neurology and Neurosurgery teams on carefully catered care plans, aimed at reducing readmissions.
- Led the department as UBC co-chair, chair for a stint.
- Have collaborated on many initiatives, including changing the major/minor holiday process, employee of the month, and the clinical ladder initiative. These initiatives lifted the morale of the department. The clinical ladder initiative, if passed, is projected to increase employee and patient satisfaction.
Inpatient and ED Care Coordinator
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed twenty or more patients at one time.
- Assessed patient needs through the use of a psychosocial assessment, provided families with both advice and guidance for a safe discharge plan, and then worked collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to enact the decided upon plan.
- During the first portion of the pandemic, I managed 45 Covid-positive patients at one time.
- In the Emergency Department, identified obstacles to prevent patient readmissions, while providing resources to vulnerable populations.
- Collaborated with ED staff to enact safe discharge plans and avoid social admissions, whenever possible.
- Made it a priority to research and remain up to date on the spectrum of ever-changing community resources for vulnerable populations.
PRN Social Worker
Comfort Care Hospice
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Identified each patient’s psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs.
- Continuously assessed each patient’s level of anxiety, depression, fear, and agitation.
- Assessed the current stage of grief of the patient and primary caregiver.
- Used effective communication skills with my interdisciplinary team to develop effective patient care plans.
- Made referrals for patients to nursing facilities for either long-term care or respite care.
- Demonstrated commitment, professional growth, and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements for Medicare and Medicaid.
- I helped low-income patients apply for Medicaid.
Social Work Intern in the Emergency Department
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Hillcrest
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Primarily interned in the Emergency Department, but also spent time interning on all other floors of the hospital.
- Provided patients and family members with education and advice needed to cope with various physical and emotional problems.
- Coordinated a variety of services (intervention, bereavement, client advocacy, referrals, prevention, education, discharge planning and implementation, and psychosocial assessments).
- Collaborated in the development and implementation of performance improvement initiatives.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Diana R. Garland School of Social Work (Baylor University)
Waco, TX05.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Baylor University
Waco, TX05.2015
Skills
- Medical terminology understanding
- Case Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Psychosocial assessments expert
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
- Analytical Thinking
- Risk Assessment
- Referrals and networking
- Referral Coordination
Certification
Licensed Master of Social Work, 67866
Training
- Federal Emergency Management Agency, 02/2019
- Psychological First Aid, 02/2019
Timeline
Care Coordinator
UT Southwestern Medical Center
06.2021 - Current
Inpatient and ED Care Coordinator
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
06.2019 - 06.2021
PRN Social Worker
Comfort Care Hospice
06.2019 - 10.2019
Social Work Intern in the Emergency Department
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Hillcrest
08.2018 - 04.2019
Master of Social Work -
Diana R. Garland School of Social Work (Baylor University)
Bachelor of Arts -
Baylor University