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Natalie Pinero

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Dedicated Medical Social Worker with a strong focus in the medical and behavioral health field with plans to pursue licensure in the near future. Trained in providing crisis intervention services in addition to routine care and support. Also have grown a passion for specialty departments such as Oncology and the Emergency Department.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospital Social Worker

Savista At NCH Hospital
Naples, FL
08.2020 - Current
  • Assesses patients’ and families’ psychosocial needs.
  • Work with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans and coordinate next level of care- SNFs, ALFs, DME, Infusion therapy, Dialysis, Psychiatric care, Hospice and Hospital transfers.
  • Performing appropriate clinical interventions related to grief counseling, bereavement, and crisis intervention. Identify patient and families educational needs and assist with resources to navigate services.
  • Refers patients to appropriate community resources such as housing, domestic violence, alcohol, and substance use.

MSW/ Administrator/ QA Coordinator

Royalty Care Home Health Services
Fort Myers, FL
08.2017 - 01.2021
  • Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
  • Evaluated accuracy of existing quality assurance measurement techniques, implementing improvements to increase efficacy and reduce errors.
  • Collaborated with management to provide training on improved processes and assisted with creation and maintenance of quality training.

Masters of Social Work Intern

Lee Memorial Health System Behavioral Health Center
Fort Myers, FL
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
  • Providing therapy for clients who seek mental and behavioral assistance.
  • Co-facilitate dialectical behavior therapy groups.
  • Attended meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.

Children Program Assistant / Driver

Lighthouse of SWFL, Inc
North Fort Myers, FL
04.2018 - 07.2018
  • Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities to assist with the ability to independently complete skills and task.
  • Provided transportation for children to and from the agency.
  • Weekly assess children’s progress.


Bachelor of Social Work Intern

Lighthouse of SWFL, Inc
North Fort Myers, FL
08.2017 - 04.2018
  • Conducted in home comprehensive functional assessments to provide appropriate services to clients.
  • Provided supportive and grief counseloing for patients and families towards visual impairment adjustment.
  • Developed a grant proposal
  • Assisted in natural disaster crisis to ensure the safety of the clients.


Education

Master of Science - Medical Social Work

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05.2018

Skills

  • Psychosocial Assessments
  • Educating Families
  • Medical Advocacy
  • Individual Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Discharge Planning

Certification

  • Grant writing
  • CPR certified
  • Domestic violence certified Suicide prevention certified

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Hospital Social Worker

Savista At NCH Hospital
08.2020 - Current

Masters of Social Work Intern

Lee Memorial Health System Behavioral Health Center
08.2019 - 03.2020

Children Program Assistant / Driver

Lighthouse of SWFL, Inc
04.2018 - 07.2018

MSW/ Administrator/ QA Coordinator

Royalty Care Home Health Services
08.2017 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Social Work Intern

Lighthouse of SWFL, Inc
08.2017 - 04.2018

Master of Science - Medical Social Work

Florida Gulf Coast University

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Florida Gulf Coast University