Lisa Garza-Vela, LBSW
Dickinson,TX
Summary
Social worker experienced in providing patients with necessary education, coordinating program referrals and determining appropriate treatment plans. Excels in communication, collaboration, and problem solving with healthcare teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Medical Social Worker
Harbor Hospice
Baytown, TX
12.2021 - Current
- Created educational materials on topics related to medical social work, such as grief counseling and end-of-life care.
- Educated caregivers about the importance of providing emotional support to patients during illness and/or recovery periods.
- Coordinated discharge planning services, including arranging transportation and home care assistance after hospitalization.
- Initiated contact with local agencies and organizations to ensure access to quality healthcare services.
Licensed Medical Social Worker
A-Med Community Hospice
Texas City, TX
01.2013 - 12.2021
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of professionals, as well as patients and families, to determine appropriate treatment options.
- Gathered community resources and coordinated referrals to obtain services.
- Guided clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with individual problems.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Utilized the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Including Axxess, Brightree and Matrix.
Social Worker/Administration Assistant
Harris County Precinct 2
Houston, TX
05.2009 - 01.2013
- Liaised between clients and community agencies to arrange assistance in housing, education, and child care for clients.
- Maintained lists of resources that are helpful to clients.
- Supervised social work students in clinical activities.
- Advised patients about community resources, made referrals, and devised realistic treatment plans.
- Saved over $50,000 by locating and implementing alternative social programs and government grants.
- Utilized QuickBooks and IFAS programs to budget and audit purchase orders.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Capella University
07.2020
Bachelor of Social Work -
University Of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX05.2009
Skills
- Coordinating services
- Team collaborating
- Supervision
- Leadership
- Managing
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Flexible
Timeline
Licensed Medical Social Worker
Harbor Hospice
12.2021 - Current
Licensed Medical Social Worker
A-Med Community Hospice
01.2013 - 12.2021
Social Worker/Administration Assistant
Harris County Precinct 2
05.2009 - 01.2013
Master of Healthcare Administration -
Capella University
Bachelor of Social Work -
University Of Houston - Clear Lake
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