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Nathaniel Lerum

Hospice Social Worker
Yacolt

Summary

Passionate and dedicated social worker with five years of experience, including two years in outreach and three years in direct social work practice across diverse settings. Skilled in crisis intervention, care coordination, and advocating for vulnerable populations with a trauma-informed, equity-focused lens. Seeking to bring strong clinical judgment and compassionate support to the Emergency Department at Legacy Salmon Creek Hospital.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Social Worker

PeaceHealth
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Cultivated a strong network of community partnerships, enhancing resource availability for patients and families during their time of need.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes, ensuring consistent updates on patient progress.
  • Empowered patients to make informed decisions about their end-of-life care through compassionate counseling sessions.
  • Provided crisis intervention services for patients and families experiencing acute emotional distress during the end-of-life process.

Housing Specialist-Outreach Coordinator

Council For The Homeless
03.2022 - Current
  • Engage with individuals and families who are homeless in the community and systems of care to place them on the path to immediate shelter and housing programs and reduce their barriers to housing.
  • Maintain client centered and proactive in all facets of the role connecting clients to needed supports, as requested and appropriate.
  • Create, complete, and maintain accurate files and data entry based on funding source requirements.
  • Meet all agency confidentiality requirements.
  • Meet with clients in the field, at satellite locations or over the phone, depending on identified needs and on-going assignments.
  • Trauma informed and equity lens when providing services, and communicating with clients, colleagues and staff.
  • Positive, self-motivated individual who has demonstrated the ability to work independently and well with others as a member of various teams.

Hospice Volunteer

Brighton Hospice
03.2019 - 02.2020

· Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

· Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.

Non-Commissioned Officer/Corporal

United States Marine Corps
06.2004 - 06.2008

· Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

· Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.

· Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

· Developed team communications and information for meetings.

· Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.

Education

Master of Science - Social Work

Portland State University
Portland, OR
06.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Portland State University
05.2001 -

Skills

Leadership

Network Development

Strategic Planning

Written Communication

Flexible & Adaptable

Critical Thinking

Organization

Active Listening

Cultural Humility

Professional Commitment

MS Office

Research

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Client Relationships

Timeline

Hospice Social Worker

PeaceHealth
07.2023 - Current

Master of Science - Social Work

Portland State University
06.2022 - Current

Housing Specialist-Outreach Coordinator

Council For The Homeless
03.2022 - Current

Hospice Volunteer

Brighton Hospice
03.2019 - 02.2020

Non-Commissioned Officer/Corporal

United States Marine Corps
06.2004 - 06.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

Portland State University
05.2001 -
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