Melissa A. Gasque
Blythewood,SC
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to advocating and providing guidance for the best interests of patients and families while using a variety of resources to ensure a safe and appropriate discharge.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
Medical University Of South Carolina
03.2023 - Current
- Performs psychosocial assessments and evaluations of current needs within twenty four hours of being admitted.
- Delivers age specific assessment skills of the patient to facilitate appropriate services needed at discharge
- Contributes to the development of a plan of care based on patient needs, medical diagnosis and other information gathered from the patient or family and communicates information to other healthcare disciplines
- Monitors payer source and prepares follow up of information to payer source as requested to ensure proper payment
- Resolves conflict and problems readily and professionally
- Stays abreast of current research and resources available, ensuring the patient/family is aware of resources that are available to them at discharge
- Make referrals to SNF, Home Health and DME providers as needed.
- Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options.
- Gathers community resources and coordinate referrals to obtain services.
- Provides education and support to patients and family members.
- Assist patients and families navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
- Coordinates psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Arrange family meetings with guidance from physicians.
- Schedules appointments as needed.
- Ensures that Patient's discharge plan is safe and appropriate.
- Closely monitors length of stay.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Maintained regular contact with Patients and families.
Social Worker
The Regional Medical Center
09.2007 - 03.2023
- Performs psychosocial assessments and evaluations of current needs within twenty four hours of being admitted.
- Delivers age specific assessment skills of the patient to facilitate appropriate services needed at discharge
- Contributes to the development of a plan of care based on patient needs, medical diagnosis and other information gathered from the patient or family and communicates information to other healthcare disciplines
- Monitors payer source and prepares follow up of information to payer source as requested to ensure proper payment
- Resolves conflict and problems readily and professionally
- Stays abreast of current research and resources available, ensuring the patient/family is aware of resources that are available to them at discharge
- Make referrals to SNF, Home Health and DME providers as needed.
- Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team of professionals as well as patients and families to determine appropriate treatment options.
- Gathers community resources and coordinate referrals to obtain services.
- Provides education and support to patients and family members.
- Assist patients and families navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
- Coordinates psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
- Arrange family meetings with guidance from physicians.
- Schedules appointments as needed.
- Ensures that Patient's discharge plan is safe and appropriate.
- Closely monitors length of stay.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Increased client engagement in treatment plans by building trusting relationships through empathetic listening and consistent support.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources for successful referrals.
- Maintained regular contact with Patients and families.
Education
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Webster University
Columbia05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
South Carolina State University
Orangeburg, SC05.2004
Skills
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Interpersonal skills
- Case management
- Attentive
- Efficient
- Computer proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Epic proficiency
- Compassionate
- Advocate
- Conflict Resolution
Accomplishments
- Licensed Baccalaureate of Social Work January 2020-present
Timeline
Social Worker
Medical University Of South Carolina
03.2023 - Current
Social Worker
The Regional Medical Center
09.2007 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
South Carolina State University
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
Webster University
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