Margaret Rott
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Medical Social Worker with expertise in addressing psychosocial needs across the lifespan. Skilled in care planning, barrier reduction, and collaborating with teams to improve outcomes. Committed to advocating for patients and supporting families throughout the healthcare process.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
St. Anthony Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Conducted psychosocial assessments with patients and families to create discharge plans, addressing social determinants of health impacting outcomes.
- Led and participated in multidisciplinary rounds to review psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and discharge coordination.
- Collaborated with community agencies, including CPD, APS, and DCFS, to develop and implement safe discharge plans for patients, ensuring continuity of care and safeguarding individuals' well-being post-discharge.
- Provided counseling and support to patients and families during challenging times.
Medical Social Work Intern
Saint Louis Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed monthly psychosocial assessments with dialysis patients and parents
- Screened families for social determinants of health and care barriers to identify resources that improve patient outcomes.
- Communicated and works with multidisciplinary medical teams to increase personal knowledge and insight of Medical Social Work
- Spearheaded a transition program for adolescent dialysis patients transitioning from pediatric to adult care.
Gymnastics Coach
Champion Gymnastics
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Supported gymnast’s physical, mental, and emotional development by cultivating a fun-filled environment
- Communicated with parent’s regarding children’s behavior and skill level progression
- Trained and oriented new coaches
- Developed monthly lesson plans to foster growth and development in athletes.
Disability and Mental Health Intern
The Children's Place Association
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted with intake and pre-enrollment to assess program eligibility for families.
- Provided support and resources to children and families facing health disparities, poverty, violence, and racial injustice.
- Facilitated social-emotional peer groups with children utilizing conscious discipline curriculum
- Assisted teachers with behavioral management to foster a positive and sustainable learning environment.
- Ensured the implementation of IEPs in the classroom to support student success.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW): Health Concentration -
Washington University in St Louis
08.2023
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Hope College
05.2022
Skills
- Discharge Planning
- Bereavement counseling
- Psychosocial assessment
- Community Collaboration
- Advocacy
- Grief support
- EPIC
- Meditec EHR
- HIPPA Compliance
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- Illinois Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)- American Red Cross.
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
St. Anthony Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Medical Social Work Intern
Saint Louis Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 08.2023
Disability and Mental Health Intern
The Children's Place Association
01.2022 - 05.2022
Gymnastics Coach
Champion Gymnastics
01.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -
Hope College
- Illinois Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)- American Red Cross.
Master of Social Work (MSW): Health Concentration -
Washington University in St Louis
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