Years of internship experiences
Louisa Latimer
Sun Prairie,WI
Summary
Motivated Social Worker with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical advocate builds strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
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Work History
Graduate Social Work Intern
Adult Protective Services of Dane County
Madison, WI
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Supervised undergraduate students
- Completed home wellness checks under licensed social worker supervision to verify client well-being in healthy and stable environment.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
- Completed detailed charts to summarize interactions with patients and booked follow-up sessions.
- Offered employment counseling and provided referrals to community outreach programs to help clients gain independence.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Assisted social workers with medical records reviews to facilitate improved performance and quality assurance.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
- Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
Social Work Intern
Ingleside Manor Skilled Nursing Facility
Mount Horeb, WI
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Assessed residents' mental health and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Led interdisciplinary care conferences
- Coordinated discharge planning
Campus Librarian Technician
Anderson Library
Whitewater, WI
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Promoted four times during my undergraduate studies
- Showed patrons where to find library resources and collected equipment, reference pieces and other items.
- Mitigated librarian workload by independently managing basic patron requests and locating materials.
Peer mentor
UWW LIFE Program
Whitewater, WI
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Helped to dismantle barriers and create substantive opportunities for peers with intellectual disabilities
- Presented and drafted various scheduling options for students to help allocate time for classes, extra work and free time.
- Assessed students' knowledge, comprehension and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals.
Social Work Intern
Fair Haven Senior Services
Whitewater, WI
09.2018 - 05.2019
- Visited individuals and attended group meetings to provide information on agency services, requirements and procedures.
Social Work Intern
Mulberry Glen Assistive Living
Whitewater, WI
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted social workers with recreational activities to facilitate improved emotional and cognitive wellbeing.
Care Assistant
Comprehensive Community Services
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Provide respite care to an adolescent with medical and developmental needs
- Provided G-tube feeding, scheduled recreational activities, and accompanied client to medical appointments
- Built a positive relationship that provided emotional support and companionship.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin Madison
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Human Services
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
05.2021
Skills
- Case management
- Community Outreach Programs
- Confidential Case Documentation
- Treatment plan guidance
- Case records management
Timeline
Graduate Social Work Intern
Adult Protective Services of Dane County
09.2021 - 05.2022
Social Work Intern
Ingleside Manor Skilled Nursing Facility
01.2021 - 06.2021
Peer mentor
UWW LIFE Program
09.2018 - 03.2020
Social Work Intern
Fair Haven Senior Services
09.2018 - 05.2019
Campus Librarian Technician
Anderson Library
10.2017 - 12.2020
Social Work Intern
Mulberry Glen Assistive Living
09.2017 - 04.2018
Care Assistant
Comprehensive Community Services
05.2017 - 09.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin Madison
Bachelor of Science - Social Work, Human Services
University of Wisconsin Whitewater
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