Neola Crean
Harrison,NY
Summary
Expertise in typical standards of care, as well as crisis intervention and special assistance. Professionally performs needs assessments and psychosocial evaluations to determine appropriate plans, set goals and ultimately improve individual quality of life. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Good organizational skills with a hardworking mentality and caring approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Medical Social Worker
Cavan General Hospital
Lisdarn, Co.Cavan
04.2021 - 07.2023
- I participated in the development, implementation and evaluation of standards of care, protocols and other resources in this area with the management team
- I represented the hospital on national and local government bodies including Children First Steering Committee and Assisted Decision Making Steering Group
- I provided a direct social work service to patients including timely review of all referrals
- I liaised with the Multi-disciplinary teams as well as Community Services to ensure safe and effective discharge from hospital or off site units
- I maintained appropriate records and regular activity reports and actively participated in service planning for the Medical Social Work Department.
Social Worker
Primary Care
Drumalee, Co.Cavan
01.2020 - 04.2021
- I provided a generic service to all age groups at a community level
- I worked as part of the Multidisciplinary Team and supported my clients and their families by collaboratively developing intervention to best meet their needs in the community
- I conducted psycho-social assessments with my clients and provided advice and support.
Social Worker
Tusla
St Davnetts Complex, Rooskey
09.2018 - 06.2019
- I worked on the Screening, Assessment and Intervention team in Tusla
- I used Signs Of Safety(SOS) to identify service users’ individual and collective needs in partnership with them and co-create early interventions and social action strategies to meet those needs
- I attended court where I sought emergency care orders and interim care orders and completed court reports
- I co-ordinated and facilitated strategy meetings, core group meetings.
Team Leader
Iona House
Drumillard Park, Castleblaney
06.2016 - 08.2018
- I led the support team in Iona House to meet the practical, physical and emotional needs of service users in this scheme for adult males with dual diagnosis of intellectual disabilities and mental health issues
- My duties included ensuring all the residents were empowered to attain their goals by supporting them in any way we could
- I was responsible for the deescalation of challenging behaviours
- My role also required me to provide effective leadership, supervision and management to support workers.
Student Social Worker
TUSLA
St Davnetts Complex, Roosky
01.2018 - 04.2018
- I worked under supervision as a student social worker
- I used Signs Of Safety(SOS) to identify service users’ individual and collective needs in partnership with them and co-created early interventions and social action strategies to meet those needs
- I planned, delivered and engaged in systemic interventions as appropriate with children, youth and families, groups, organisations and communities.
Student Social Worker
Psychiatric Unit
Cavan General Hospital, Cavan
01.2017 - 04.2017
- I worked under supervision as a student social worker on the MDT for mental health for the elderly
- I co-worked cases with my practice teacher and eventually took on more responsibility
- I worked with individuals who were patients in the Acute Psychiatric unit in Cavan General, residents in nursing homes, individuals who were living independently in the community, and living with families.
Education
MA in Social Work -
UCD
04.2018
Foundation Diploma in Training and Education -
NUIG
04.2009
Certificate in Staff Support Supervision -
IT Sligo
04.2009
Honors Degree in Applied Social Care -
IT Sligo
01.2008
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Supervision and Training
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Professional Networking
- Discharge Planning
- Improving Well-Being
- Conducting Assessments
- Coaching Patients
- Coordinating Services
- Assessing Needs
- Gathering Referrals
- Patient Assistance
- Caregiver Support
Timeline
Senior Medical Social Worker
Cavan General Hospital
04.2021 - 07.2023
Social Worker
Primary Care
01.2020 - 04.2021
Social Worker
Tusla
09.2018 - 06.2019
Student Social Worker
TUSLA
01.2018 - 04.2018
Student Social Worker
Psychiatric Unit
01.2017 - 04.2017
Team Leader
Iona House
06.2016 - 08.2018
MA in Social Work -
UCD
Foundation Diploma in Training and Education -
NUIG
Certificate in Staff Support Supervision -
IT Sligo
Honors Degree in Applied Social Care -
IT Sligo
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