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Misty Mize

Denton,NC

Summary

Empathetic Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over eighteen years of experience working with the geriatric population, specializing in the hospice and palliative care field. Excellent communicator with knack for building lasting professional relationships. Adept in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse individuals, families and groups. Highly motivated professional who demonstrates ability to develop and implement successful plans of action to address individual needs. Possesses strong problem-solving skills to reduce barriers and educate patients and caregivers about end of life care, disease progression, and hospice care philosophy. Proven skills in conducting assessments while remaining passionate about advocacy for patients and their caregivers.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Social Worker

Hospice Of The Piedmont
11.2010 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
  • Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
  • Collaborated with medical professionals to advocate for the unique psychosocial needs of each patient within a holistic care approach.
  • Educated patients on available treatment options and assisted in informed decision-making regarding their healthcare plan.
  • Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the specific needs of diverse patient populations.

Medical Social Worker

Randolph Hospital
02.2008 - 11.2010
  • Improved patient outcomes by conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
  • Educated patients on available treatment options and assisted in informed decision-making regarding their healthcare plan.
  • Supported ethical decision-making processes among healthcare teams by providing guidance on complex cases involving end-of-life care or medical ethics dilemmas.
  • Promoted effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff through skilled mediation techniques during challenging conversations.
  • Strengthened relationships between the hospital and community partners by serving as a liaison on joint initiatives to improve patient care.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
  • Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.

Clinical Social Worker

Cone Health System
06.2006 - 02.2008
  • Mentored new social workers, providing guidance on ethical decision-making processes, best practice standards, and navigating complex clinical situations.
  • Collaborated closely with insurance companies to secure appropriate authorizations for services rendered, ensuring timely reimbursement for the organization.
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Established and nurtured key relationships with community members to form valuable partnerships.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
  • Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary care conferences to discuss patient care plans and referrals.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to individuals facing medical, emotional and mental health challenges in hospital setting.
  • Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.


Education

Master of Social Work -

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC
06.2006

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC
06.2005

Skills

  • Networking With Staff
  • Admitting Processes
  • Assessing Needs
  • Social History Intake Procedures
  • Interdisciplinary Coordination
  • Family Support
  • Goal Setting
  • Crisis intervention
  • Medical terminology
  • Caregiver support
  • Healthcare navigation
  • Patient advocacy
  • Clinical documentation
  • Palliative care
  • Resource coordination
  • Hospice care
  • Community outreach
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Grief support
  • Discharge planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Community Resource Referral
  • Problem-Solving
  • Medical Advocacy
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Crisis Response
  • Relationship Building

Affiliations

  • Hospice & Palliative Credentialing Center, Advanced Palliative Hospice Social Worker
  • Member of National Association of Social Workers

Certification

  • LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Timeline

Medical Social Worker

Hospice Of The Piedmont
11.2010 - Current

Medical Social Worker

Randolph Hospital
02.2008 - 11.2010

Clinical Social Worker

Cone Health System
06.2006 - 02.2008

Master of Social Work -

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work

University of North Carolina At Greensboro

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