Rachel Quistorf
Manitowoc,WI
Summary
Compassionate Social Worker MSW/APSW with comprehensive knowledge of social service programs and community resources. Strong interpersonal and communication skills in hospice / medical environments, focusing on patient and family care. Skilled in providing emotional support, managing care plans, and coordinating with healthcare teams. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational and communication skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice
05.2022 - Current
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments - managing a case load of approximately 30-40 patients.
- Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent grief concerns related to mental health, end of life, and loss.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as caregivers, placement, funeral home, legal, and financial assistance.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home / SNF/ALF environments.
- 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/EOL promoting coping mechanisms, comfort, and resilience.
MSW Student Intern
Holy Family Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments/facilities.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic processing groups.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Assisted seniors in accessing necessary healthcare services by coordinating appointments, transportation arrangements, or home care solutions as needed.
- Developed resource guides for clients, streamlining access to community-based services and programs.
- Empowered clients to set goals and make informed decisions, promoting self-sufficiency and independence.
Education
Master of Science - Medical Social Work
University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
Green Bay, WI05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
Green Bay, WI05-2020
Skills
- Grief support
- Clinical documentation
- Family support
- Alzheimer's support
- Assessing needs
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- Goal setting
- Discharge planning
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Caregiver support
Certification
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice
05.2022 - Current
MSW Student Intern
Holy Family Memorial Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
Master of Science - Medical Social Work
University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Wisconsin, Green Bay
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