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Sarah Wernke

Blanchester,Ohio

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional specializing in patient care and medical needs, ready for nursing roles. Focused on team collaboration and achieving positive patient outcomes. Adaptable to changing healthcare needs with expertise in patient assessment, care planning, and medical documentation. Compassionate approach to providing care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

PRN Medical Social Worker – Hospice

Constellation Health Services
05.2025 - Current
  • Provide psychosocial support, counseling, and resource coordination for hospice patients and families.
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure holistic end-of-life care.
  • Support patients and caregivers through the emotional and practical aspects of terminal illness.

PRN Social Worker

Lindner Center of HOPE
07.2024 - Current
  • Complete psychosocial assessments and provide therapeutic support for patients in acute psychiatric care.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans and coordinate discharge needs.
  • Support crisis intervention and connect patients with appropriate mental health resources.

PRN Social Worker

Hospice of Southwest Ohio
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Delivered end-of-life counseling and resource coordination for patients and families.
  • Facilitated care planning, community referrals, and emotional support throughout the dying process.
  • Educated families on hospice philosophy, anticipatory grief, and symptom management.

Advanced Placement Field Instructor

University of Cincinnati School of Social Work
02.2021 - 10.2022
  • Supervised MSW students in clinical settings, integrating CSWE competencies into practicum learning.
  • Provided regular mentorship and real-world case-based instruction on sensitive patient issues.

Medical Social Worker

UC Health
07.2017 - 10.2022
  • Supported dementia patients and families in cognitive neurology, offering education and counseling.
  • Conducted ED crisis assessments and coordinated behavioral health placements.
  • Facilitated hospice and OB consults, ensuring safety planning and timely referrals.

Medical Social Worker

Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Provided hospital discharge planning across multiple units including ICU and CVU.
  • Connected patients with post-acute care, community resources, and long-term care services.
  • Assessed psychosocial needs to ensure safe, patient-centered transitions of care.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
08.2025

Master of Social Work -

University of Indianapolis
08.2017

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Northern Kentucky
12.2013

Skills

  • Proficient in EPIC documentation
  • Intravenous catheter placement
  • CPR certification
  • Critical thinking
  • Dementia Care
  • Patient education
  • Behavioral health
  • Discharge planning
  • Interdisciplinary coordination
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Clinical assessment

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, NCLEX date pending
  • Licensed Social Worker, Ohio #S.1500307

Clinical Experience

Fundamentals University of Cincinnati Medical Center – Cincinnati, OH | May 2023 – Aug 2023
Developed foundational nursing skills including vital signs, hygiene care, documentation, therapeutic communication, and safety practices in acute care settings.

Care of the Adult UC Health West Chester Hospital – West Chester, OH | Aug 2023 – Nov 2023
Provided care to adult medical-surgical patients with a variety of conditions. Assisted with assessments, medication administration, wound care, mobility, and interprofessional collaboration.

Mental Health Mercy Health Clermont – Batavia, OH | Aug 2023 – Nov 2023
Applied therapeutic communication skills while supporting patients with mood, psychotic, and substance use disorders. Participated in treatment planning and observed medication administration and safety protocols.

Maternity & Obstetrics Kettering Health Hamilton – Hamilton, OH | Jan 2024 – Feb 2024
Provided care to laboring, postpartum, and newborn patients. Gained experience in fetal monitoring, newborn assessments, and patient education on breastfeeding and postpartum recovery.

Pediatrics Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center – Cincinnati, OH | Mar 2024 – Apr 2024
Delivered developmentally appropriate care to pediatric patients across various acute care units. Collaborated with families and healthcare teams to support patient-centered outcomes.

Community Health IKRON – Cincinnati, OH | Jan 2025 – May 2025
Worked with underserved populations focusing on mental health, vocational rehabilitation, and social determinants of health. Promoted wellness and facilitated access to community resources.

Complex Care Bethesda Arrow Springs Medical Center – Lebanon, OH | May 2025 – Aug 2025

Independently managed the care of two high-acuity adult patients under RN supervision. Completed comprehensive assessments, administered IV and oral medications, managed time-sensitive interventions, and utilized clinical judgment to prioritize care in a fast-paced environment.

Timeline

PRN Medical Social Worker – Hospice

Constellation Health Services
05.2025 - Current

PRN Social Worker

Lindner Center of HOPE
07.2024 - Current

PRN Social Worker

Hospice of Southwest Ohio
06.2023 - 05.2024

Advanced Placement Field Instructor

University of Cincinnati School of Social Work
02.2021 - 10.2022

Medical Social Worker

UC Health
07.2017 - 10.2022

Medical Social Worker

Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital
06.2017 - 10.2018

Master of Social Work -

University of Indianapolis

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Northern Kentucky

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

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