Mayra Galicia Gomez
Summary
Dedicated social worker with a proven ability to complete tasks efficiently and productively. Specialize in case management and crisis intervention. Excel in active listening, empathy, and communication, ensuring positive outcomes for high-risk patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Las Encinas Hospital
Pasadena, California
11.2021 - Current
- Conduct psychosocial assessments for patients with acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and families to coordinate individualized care plans.
- Develop referrals to community resources, such as: residential, CRTP, sober living, PHP, IOP, psychiatrist, and therapist, ensuring continuity of care across various settings.
- Provide crisis intervention, education, and safety planning for high risk patients to reduce hospital readmissions.
- Support all patients with psychiatric and co-occurring diagnoses through tailored interventions.
- Maintain detailed clinical documentation in compliance with HIPAA regulations, hospital policies, CMS, and Joint Commission standards.
Juvenile Arthritis Initiatives
Arthritis Foundation
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Assist in the recruitment and cultivation of JA families, campers, healthcare providers, and volunteers for market-level JA events such as family day and camp programs
- Assist with consumer cultivation through the Better Living Toolkit, JA Power Pack, community education events
- Assist with consumer telephone and email request for community resources and referrals
- Ensure that consumer, volunteer, and healthcare provider interactions and engagements are entered into Affinity (CRM software)
- Assist and collaborate with development staff for fundraising events such as Jingle Bell Walk/Run, Walk to Cure Arthritis
- Recruit JA families, Businesses, and community leaders for Jingle Bell Walk/Run and Walk to Cure Arthritis events
Outreach Volunteer
East Los Angeles Women's Health Center
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Attend educational seminars for HIV education
- Community outreach through education on HIV in community
- Assisted in developing educational materials for volunteer training sessions.
- Engaged with community members to gather feedback and improve services offered.
Caregiver
In Home Care Services
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Supported medicine adherence and appointment reminders, ensuring consistent healthcare management.
- Assisted with medical appointments by providing necessary support and coordination.
- Monitored health changes, documenting variations while adhering to care plans.
- Facilitated personal care tasks including bathing, grooming, toiletry, and dressing.
- Prepared meals and handled housekeeping, shopping, laundry, and errands efficiently.
- Aided in vehicle, shower, wheelchair, and walker use for enhanced mobility.
- Maintained cleanliness through comprehensive house care routines.
- Offered companionship and round-the-clock supervision to ensure well-being.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Public Health
California State University
Los AngelesSkills
- Bilingual communication
- Workload management
- Adaptability
- Computer proficiency
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking
- Deadline management
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Las Encinas Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Juvenile Arthritis Initiatives
Arthritis Foundation
08.2017 - 10.2017
Outreach Volunteer
East Los Angeles Women's Health Center
10.2016 - 11.2016
Caregiver
In Home Care Services
07.2015 - 07.2016
Bachelors of Science - Public Health
California State University
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