Lori Martinez
Pittsboro,IN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate social worker with 10 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Proven track record of hard work and a strong commitment to advocating for patients and families to address healthcare barriers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
Indianapolis, Indiana
10.2022 - Current
- Deliver expert-level psychosocial assessments and interventions to Veterans with ALS, addressing complex medical, social, and financial aspects of care.
- Act as a liaison and advocate for ALS veterans and their families, facilitating access to essential equipment and services to enhance quality of life.
- Facilitate comprehensive goals of care discussions, advance directive planning, and disease progression education to empower Veterans and their families in making informed decisions and preparing for future healthcare needs.
Medical Social Worker
Community Health Network
Indianapolis, IN
05.2014 - 10.2022
- Develop and implement a discharge plan with patients and families that meets the patient's healthcare needs post-discharge.
- Engage in daily rounds with a multidisciplinary team to assess biopsychosocial barriers, creating personalized treatment plans for patients facing health challenges.
- Execute psychosocial assessments to identify mental or emotional distress.
- Clinically review patient's chart and complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to effectively outline plan of care.
Education
Master of Arts - Master of Social Worker
Indiana-Purdue University
Indianapolis05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2010
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Skills
- Expertise in managing complex patient cases
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team
- Strong attention to detail and a passion for addressing barriers to care that are unique to ALS community
Timeline
Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Community Health Network
05.2014 - 10.2022
Master of Arts - Master of Social Worker
Indiana-Purdue University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Purdue University
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