Experienced consultant, accomplished sales associate, and dedicated social worker with over 20 years of expertise, focusing on community relations driving exceptional patient care in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Obran Cooperative/Apollo
Pleasanton, CA
01.2024 - Current
Provide direct social work services to clients, such as crisis intervention and counseling.
Assess client needs for psychosocial support and resources, develop individualized plan of care, visit frequency recommendations, and monitor progress towards goals.
Coordinate with other service providers, including medical professionals, family members, and community agencies to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
Conduct home visits to assess the physical and emotional well-being of clients in their own environment.
Educate families about available services and how best to access them.
Provide advocacy services by representing clients' interests in legal proceedings or other situations where necessary.
University and Community Recruitment Consultant
Satellite Healthcare, CA
San Leandro, California
01.2018 - 09.2023
Establish positive relationships with key stakeholders
Growth of 75% in strategic partnerships
Organize and participate in community engagement activities
Outreach to current students and alumni through onsite/virtual events and sourcing tools
Led and executed company internship/externship strategic plan
Conduct needs assessments and report on key metrics for program success
Sourcing and onboarding of interns
Nurse residency, scholarship and corporate intern program development
Company cost saving over $180,000 during COVID-19 pandemic through strategic partnerships
Utilize applicant tracking systems to fulfill hiring needs
Led the team on an enterprise wide retention strategy for vocational nurses to be able to access systems to document in electronic health record
Lead and deliver career coaching and interview skills training for allied health and nursing students
Advise leadership on diversity, equity and inclusion talent sourcing opportunities withing the educational institutions
Four year Partner Advisory Committee member to assist colleges to maintain quality learning standards within the healthcare industry
Successful implementation of company student loan matching program
Enterprise wide internship program growth of 90% in 4 years
Patient Educator
Satellite Healthcare, CA
San Leandro, California
05.2018 - 03.2019
Educated patients on the stages of chronic kidney disease and provided treatment modality options education
Hosted education events in specified territory
Successfully market the program to key stakeholders
Manage metrics for program success
Built positive relationships with doctors hospitals and health providers within the territory
Coordinate marketing activities and outreach
Manage enrollment and onboarding process for new patients
Medical Social Worker
Satellite Healthcare, CA
San Leandro, California
08.2009 - 12.2018
Provided psycho social services to patients in the dialysis centers and home training programs
Collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to promote positive outcomes and improved quality of life for patients
Assessed mental status, provide resources and emotional support
Maintain quality improvement targets
Facilitated monthly support groups
Medical Social Worker Team Lead
Satellite Healthcare, CA
San Leandro, California
02.2016 - 10.2017
Responsible for support and management of Social Workers in specified territory
Trained new Social Workers
Implement company initiatives and worked closely with management regarding Social Work related concerns
Served as a liaison between management and the social workers in the centers
Attended leadership trainings
Medical Social Worker Team Leader
DaVita/Renal Advantage, Inc. Oakland, CA
Oakland, California
08.1998 - 10.2009
Assessed all new patients admitted to the center and provided counseling and community resources
Completed psych-social assessments, long term care planning, advanced healthcare directives and quality of life assessment tools
Facilitated quality improvement projects and worked with the interdisciplinary care team to provide a team approach care model to all patients at the center
Served as area team leader to manage the training and onboarding new hires
Manage and evaluate social work student interns
Plan and facilitate area team meetings
Account Manager
U.S. Health Works, San Leandro, CA
San Leandro, California
04.2007 - 10.2007
Responsible for marketing services in specified territory
Worked with Salesforce software to document and manage client caseload
Build strategic relationships for new business
Targeted key decision makers within healthcare systems and hosted community events to promote and sell company services
Sales Representative
Mini Pharmacy, Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, California
05.2006 - 04.2007
Market and sell pharmacy services to customers in California and Nevada healthcare markets
Partnered with pharmaceutical sales representatives in specified territory to leverage relationships
Hosted educational in-services, attended community events and visited doctor's offices weekly to promote company services
Facilitated diabetes and glucose meter education classes to patients alongside Nurse educators
Implement marketing strategies to exceed sales goals
Clinical Pharmacologist & Consultant & Head at Madurai Apollo, Trichy Apollo, Karur Apollo & Karaikudi Apollo HospitalsClinical Pharmacologist & Consultant & Head at Madurai Apollo, Trichy Apollo, Karur Apollo & Karaikudi Apollo Hospitals
Senior Vice President – Supply Chain at Apollo Supply Chain (Part of Apollo Tyres Group)Senior Vice President – Supply Chain at Apollo Supply Chain (Part of Apollo Tyres Group)