Melissa Yount
Carthage
Summary
Experienced Hospice Medical Social Worker skilled in patient assessment, resource coordination, patient advocacy, regulatory and HIPAA compliance, and developing/maintaining professional relationships within the medical community. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and facilitate effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Hospice of East Texas
Tyler
12.2013 - Current
- Facilitated meetings within the medical community to provide education to their staff about hospice services and resources available.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify psychosocial needs and develop appropriate care plans.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to ensure seamless interdisciplinary collaboration for patient care.
- Managed resource coordination for patients, connecting them with local services and support networks.
- Collaborated with families to create individualized care plans that respected patient preferences and needs.
- Educated patients and families on advance care planning and available hospice options.
- Monitored and documented patient progress, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Advocated for patients' rights and needs within the healthcare system to ensure equitable care access.
- Assisted in training new staff members on best practices for patient assessment and resource coordination.
- Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress, clinical interventions, and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs and plan appropriate interventions.
Medical Social Worker
Care Team Hospice
Longview
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify psychosocial needs and develop appropriate care plans.
- Managed resource coordination for patients, connecting them with local services and support networks.
- Collaborated with families to create individualized care plans that respected patient preferences and needs.
- Participated in regular team meetings to evaluate patient progress and adjust care strategies as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on advance care planning and available hospice options.
- Monitored and documented patient progress, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Assisted in training new staff members on best practices for patient assessment and resource coordination.
- Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress, clinical interventions, and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Medical Social Worker
Hospice of East Texas
Tyler
06.2006 - 06.2011
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to identify psychosocial needs and develop appropriate care plans.
- Developed and implemented crisis intervention strategies to address immediate emotional and psychological needs.
- Collaborated with families to create individualized care plans that respected patient preferences and needs.
- Educated patients and families on advance care planning and available hospice options.
- Monitored and documented patient progress, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Assisted in training new staff members on best practices for patient assessment and resource coordination.
- Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress, clinical interventions, and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs and plan appropriate interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX 08.2002 - 12.2004
Associate of Arts -
Panola College
Carthage, TX 08.1999 - 07.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TXSkills
- Patient assessment
- Resource coordination
- Hospice care education
- Crisis intervention
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Advanced care planning
- Psychosocial support
- Compliance monitoring
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Family collaboration
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Hospice of East Texas
12.2013 - Current
Medical Social Worker
Care Team Hospice
11.2013 - 12.2014
Medical Social Worker
Hospice of East Texas
06.2006 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work
Stephen F. Austin State University
08.2002 - 12.2004
Associate of Arts -
Panola College
08.1999 - 07.2001
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of Texas At Tyler