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Mary Morrow

Zephyrhills,FL

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Social Worker Case Manager with 26 years of social service experience. Excel in communication, empathy, and complex problem-solving to support clients through challenging situations. Familiar with a variety of organizations that provide financial, medical, and personal assistance.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker Case Manager

AdventHealth Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills, FL
04.2016 - Current
  • Conduct patient assessments and collaborate with multidisciplinary team to develop a safe and appropriate discharge plan.
  • Establish effective working relationships with other agencies and vendors.
  • Coordinate services to the next level of care (SNF, LTAC, HHC, IRF, home with outpatient services, mental health facilities, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, etc.).
  • Order DME (oxygen, hospital bed, wheelchair, walker, life vest, etc.)
  • Assist clients in accessing community resources.
  • Complex discharge planning (unfunded, underfunded, specialized care, social needs, etc.).
  • Assist with or provide guidance for financial services such as Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Disability benefits, etc.
  • Gather and update community resources from 5 surrounding counties. Includes emergency response resources for hurricanes.

Director of Social Services

Palm Garden Of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL
01.2014 - 04.2016
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to social services field.
  • Maintained accurate records for all cases as required by state law or agency policy.
  • Coordinated with community partners to ensure access to appropriate resources for clients.
  • Educated residents and families regarding private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration and other possible sources of funding for required care.
  • Managed resident admissions, discharge, and referrals to other facilities, home health agencies, ALFs, and hospice based on needs.
  • Utilized Medicaid diversion programs with department of Elder Affairs to achieve more funding for patients.

Director of Social Services

Bartow Center
Bartow, FL
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to social services field.
  • Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate efforts towards achieving common goals.
  • Educated residents and families regarding private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Veterans Administration and other possible sources of funding for required care.
  • Managed resident admissions and discharge.
  • Consulted with staff on resolution of complex service issues.
  • Utilized Medicaid diversion programs.

Social Worker Case Manager

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Lakeland, FL
01.1998 - 01.2008
  • Conducted patient assessments and collaborated with the multidisciplinary team to develop a safe and appropriate discharge plan for complex patients (mostly unfunded population) in the trauma unit.
  • Collaborated with the states Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program
  • Collaborated with Victim Assistance programs.
  • Ordered DME
  • Arranged transportation including air flights when needed.
  • Assisted with financial services such as Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security Disability benefits, etc.

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
01-1998

Associate of Arts -

Polk Community College
Winter Haven, FL
01-1995

High School Diploma -

Lakeland Senior High School
Lakeland, FL
06-1980

Skills

  • Multitasking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Self Motivation
  • Patient Needs Assessment

Timeline

Social Worker Case Manager

AdventHealth Zephyrhills
04.2016 - Current

Director of Social Services

Palm Garden Of Winter Haven
01.2014 - 04.2016

Director of Social Services

Bartow Center
01.2008 - 01.2014

Social Worker Case Manager

Lakeland Regional Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) -

University of South Florida

Associate of Arts -

Polk Community College

High School Diploma -

Lakeland Senior High School
Mary Morrow