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Patricia Bridgeford

Schenectady,NY

Summary

Dynamic social worker with a proven track record at Ellis Hospital, excelling in client advocacy and crisis intervention. Skilled in case management and multidisciplinary collaboration, I effectively developed personalized discharge plans, enhancing patient satisfaction. Committed to connecting clients with essential community resources, I ensure comprehensive support for diverse needs.

Social work professional with robust background in providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Skilled in developing and implementing tailored intervention plans to address specific needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful outcomes, adaptable to evolving circumstances.

Overview

1984
1984
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

Ellis Hospital
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.

Discharge Planner

Conifer Park
  • Improved patient satisfaction by carefully evaluating their needs and developing personalized discharge plans.
  • Coordinated timely discharges by effectively communicating with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Advocated for patients'' best interests, working closely with healthcare providers to develop appropriate treatment plans and interventions.
  • Solved problems related to abrupt changes in discharge, coordinated updates and communicated discharge plans.

Residential Counselor

Bridge Center
  • Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
  • Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
  • Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
  • Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.

Residential Counselor

Jones Home
07.1978 - 05.1983
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.

Education

Social Work

SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY
05.1996

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Case management
  • Client advocacy
  • Conflict resolution
  • Efficient under pressure
  • Social services
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Crisis intervention
  • Intervention planning
  • Case documentation
  • Crisis assessment
  • CPR, first aid, AED
  • Assessment skills
  • Client documentation
  • Client needs assessment
  • Community referrals

Timeline

Residential Counselor

Jones Home
07.1978 - 05.1983

Social Worker

Ellis Hospital

Discharge Planner

Conifer Park

Residential Counselor

Bridge Center

Social Work

SUNY At Albany

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