Melody Bland
Plymouth Meeting,Pennsylvania
Summary
Results-driven Social Worker, leveraging over 7 years of expertise in case management and patient care to optimize resource use and service delivery. Skilled in crisis intervention and community outreach, with a strong focus on developing personalized care solutions and enhancing community support. Actively seeks to improve health outcomes through strategic collaboration and meticulous documentation. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
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Work History
SENIOR COMMUNITY GUIDE CASE MANAGER
Devoted Health
04 2023 - Current
- Enhanced service delivery by optimizing resources through trend analysis.
- Maintained regulatory compliance and protocol adherence with precise documentation.
- Fostered community support by addressing social health determinants.
- Advocated for personalized care, solidifying relationships with members and healthcare partners.
- Orchestrated initiatives, substantially improving member health outcomes.
HOSPICE SOCIAL WORKER AND ON CALL SOCIAL WORKER
Acts Signature Hospice
01 2020 - 09 2024
- Provided psychosocial support, conducted patient assessments, and fostered patient-family relationships.
- Implemented Veteran program, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for enhanced patient care.
- Advocated for patients rights, dispensed educational resources, and established strategic community partnerships.
- Developed and sustained extensive resource networks, ensuring targeted support for patients and families during challenging transitions.
- Executed thorough grief assessments and devised personalized support strategies, strengthening emotional care frameworks.
- Provided compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families, enhancing emotional well-being during critical transitions.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes and family satisfaction.
- Arranged discharge plans for 50+ patients monthly, facilitating smooth transitions.
- Compiled detailed psychosocial histories, improving care strategies.
SOCIAL WORKER
Abramson Center for Jewish Life Transitional Care Unit
01 2019 - 01 2020
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
Education
MASTER'S OF SOCIAL WORK-ADVANCE STANDING - SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Graduate School
West Chester, Pennsylvania01.2019
BACHELOR'S OF SOCIAL WORK -
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, Pennsylvania01.2017
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Case Management
- Team Leadership
- Microsoft Office
- Discharge Planning
- Trauma Informed Care
- Community Outreach
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Resource Development
- Data Analysis
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Team Building
Certification
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES IN OLDER ADULTS FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS, 2016
Affiliations
- Member of National Association of Social Workers
- Member of Phi Alpha Graduate Social Worker Honor Society
- Alumni of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority
License
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER, SW136139
Timeline
SENIOR COMMUNITY GUIDE CASE MANAGER
Devoted Health
04 2023 - Current
HOSPICE SOCIAL WORKER AND ON CALL SOCIAL WORKER
Acts Signature Hospice
01 2020 - 09 2024
SOCIAL WORKER
Abramson Center for Jewish Life Transitional Care Unit
01 2019 - 01 2020
MASTER'S OF SOCIAL WORK-ADVANCE STANDING - SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Graduate School
BACHELOR'S OF SOCIAL WORK -
West Chester University of Pennsylvania