Rayanna Palton
Lexington,KY
Summary
Certified Social Worker (CSW) with 7 years of field experience helping clients overcome barriers and access community resources. Possesses 3 years of Medical Case Management experience within the Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease Department. First year adjunct instructor for the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Parttime Instructor: College of Social Work
The University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
01.2025 - Current
- Applying creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
- Providing feedback on student performance, progress, and assignments.
- Building strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
- Participation in faculty meetings and professional development activities.
Medical Case Manager
University Of Kentucky Healthcare
Lexington, KY
07.2022 - Current
- Collaboration with healthcare providers to assess patient needs and facilitate the delivery of services.
- Coordination of psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes.
- Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve care quality, reduce barriers to care, and gauge patient progress.
- Facilitation of access to community resources and services
Practicum Student
Kentucky Children's Hospital
Lexington, KY
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Wrote timely and accurate case notes to inform follow-up for effective, successful case management.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and evaluations of current needs.
Youth Case Manager
Kentucky Youth Career Center
Louisville, KY
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided case management services to court-involved, at-risk youth.
- Assisted with the employment and educational goals of participants.
- Attended professional development and career trainings.
Social Services Worker I
Department For Community Based Services
Louisville, KY
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Strong and professional communication through the collection of information.
- Determination of abuse and/or neglect, as supported by policy and Standards of Practice.
- Performed case management duties, as applicable, to assist with case closures.
Education
Master of Social Work -
The University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY12-2017
Skills
- Case planning and management
- Client advocacy
- Policy application
- Professional communication
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Evaluation and assessment
Accomplishments
- Professional Association of Social Workers in HIV/AIDS (Present)
- UK HealthCare Staff Engagement Committee (Present)
- Clinical Social Work Certificate (2022)
- Integrated Behavioral Health Program (2021-2022)
- Public Child Welfare Certification Program (2016-2017)
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated (2016-Present)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Parttime Instructor: College of Social Work
The University of Kentucky
01.2025 - Current
Medical Case Manager
University Of Kentucky Healthcare
07.2022 - Current
Practicum Student
Kentucky Children's Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2022
Youth Case Manager
Kentucky Youth Career Center
04.2020 - 06.2021
Social Services Worker I
Department For Community Based Services
02.2018 - 04.2020
Master of Social Work -
The University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
The University of Kentucky
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