Samiah Clarke
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with an MSW (May 2026) and hands on hospital experience supporting psychiatric and acute care teams. Demonstrated strengths in patient advocacy, care coordination, HIPAA‑compliant documentation, and rapid‑response support; effective communicator who collaborates with nurses, clinicians, and families to ensure safe, timely transfers and high‑quality patient care. Seeking social work roles focused on behavioral health, discharge planning, and community resource linkage.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Unit Secretary: Nursing Admin Support
Inova Psychiatry Unit
04.2025 - Current
- Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.
- Performs a variety of clerical activities and unit specific work to support efficient department operations; Copies and faxes records and other information as needed; Maintains and updates physician and lab databases; Maintains forms and clerical supplies, and ensures maintenance of medical supplies based on par levels; Attends staff and committee meetings and takes minutes as requested; Prepares unit charges as appropriate for specific unit needs.
- Guarantees that all chart documents are placed in the chart in preparation for transfer or discharge. Returns old medical records to Medical Record Department at discharge. Scans, fax and/or sends patient documents to Medical Records in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains chart forms in correct placement in the chart behind the correct chart tab. Sends thinned charts to new unit upon transfer or to Medical Records upon discharge; Transcribes physicians' orders accurately and in a timely manner.
- Greets patients, families and visitor as they enter the unit. Provides non-clinical information (e.g. directions to a department, location of a patient's room, identification of assigned nurse) to patients, family members, visitors, staff, and physicians; Monitors patient and visitor movements at the nursing station and provide information to facilitate prompt patient care; Ensures that the desk remains covered at all times.
- Facilitates the movement of patients into and out of unit and keeps the Charge nurse informed of patients to be admitted or transferred; Coordinates with nurses, patient transport and admission personnel regarding admissions and transfers; Schedules diagnostic tests and lab work as prescribed by nursing and medical staff.
Weekend Lead Transporter
Crothall Healthcare Inova Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2025
- Adheres to facility confidentiality and patient’s rights policy as outlined in the facilities HIPPA policies and procedures.
- Communicates effectively with nursing personnel, clinicians, technicians or reception and dispatch.
- Properly and safely transports patients, secures IVs, drainage tubes, etc., and secures patient.
- Ensures the safe, timely and accurate transport of patients to their destination using the proper requested equipment.
- Alerts nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
- In accordance with the transportation of patients, uses wheelchairs and other approved rolling stock to carry out the essential duties of the position.
- In charge of transport on weekends for the afternoon shifts.
- Reports any incidents to management and documents any issues or concerns.
- Responds to rapid responses and moves patient to new unit or testing if needed.
Teaching Assistant
KinderCare Education Centers
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
- Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children.
- Support your center’s success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
- Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
- Implement KCE’s curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2026
Bachelor of Social Work -
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-2025
International Bachelorette Diploma -
Gar-fied High School
Woodbridge, VA01-2019
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- BLS certified
Volunteer Experience
Food For Others, 08/23, 11/23, Morning volunteer, Helped stock shelves, sort food that comes into the pantry from grocery partners and assist with breaking down boxes and keeping the warehouse organized., Controlled the flow of clients into the pantry area, collected client tickets as they leave the market, ensured each client has received the correct items, and entered the weight of food distributed into the Food for Others computer system.
Practicum Experience
- Goodwin House, Brain Health Department, 09/24, 05/25, Help facilitate bi-weekly StrongerMemory groups., Research brain health articles for residents and draft biweekly emails outlining the findings., Recorded meeting attendance by location., Consulted in revision of StrongerMemory lessons., Provided community and staff education about dementia., Advocated for brain health education for older adults.
- Arlington County Dept of Human Services, Aging and Disability Resource Center, 08/25, 05/26, Initiated intakes by phone, email or in-person to clients seeking program services and support or emergency assistance., Completed initial assessment and reassessment to determine eligibility and need for services and AAA programs., Performed short term case management by connecting the client to the needed/requested service(s) and followed up accordingly., Documented all interactions in the No Wrong Door System of Record (Peer Place)., Recorded clients' progress and maintained record-keeping system., Supported monthly outreach efforts at the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)., Collaborated with the ADRC team and sought advice and direction in consultations with clinical staff for complex cases and situations., Performing other related duties as assigned or as directed by Supervisor., Community outreach at Arlington Food Assistance Center.
Certification
- Licensed Master of Social Work - Virginia Department of Health Professions, July 2026
Timeline
Unit Secretary: Nursing Admin Support
Inova Psychiatry Unit
04.2025 - Current
Weekend Lead Transporter
Crothall Healthcare Inova Hospital
08.2023 - 04.2025
Teaching Assistant
KinderCare Education Centers
03.2022 - 08.2023
Masters of Social Work -
George Mason University
Bachelor of Social Work -
George Mason University
International Bachelorette Diploma -
Gar-fied High School