Shakyra S. Morales
Licensed Master Social Worker
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Diligent Social Worker with 5 years of experience in educating patients, coordinating treatment plans and setting up program referrals. Passionate, collaborative and analytical with proven ability to build strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance quality and patient safety initiatives.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Neurology Social Worker
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
07.2018 - Current
- Developed and implemented Neurology pilot project, Bridge Project: Transitioning Neurology Patients from Inpatient to Outpatient Care, resulting in a 10% increase in show rate
- Liaise between clinic, skilled nursing facilities, long-term care facilities & community based organizations to ensure treatment plans were being implemented with fidelity
- Identifies and attends to the social and psychological needs of patients and families through both brief counseling and ongoing community advocacy and support
Group Facilitator
Chester Community Coalition
Chester, PA
08.2019 - Current
- Worked in conjunction with Chester-Upland School District, Crozer Health, Boys & Girls Club of Chester, and other community based organizations to offer mobile crisis intervention in response to community violence
- Guided group therapy sessions for clients experiencing complicated grief with a focus on self-advocacy, self-healing and empowerment.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and aromatherapy for holistic health development
Emergency Department Discharge Coordinator
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
Lancaster, TX
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Formulated treatment plans with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
- Coordinated program referrals for community-based resources
- Developed and implemented a pilot program focused on quality care, including on-site evaluations, internal audits, and customer surveys
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
The University Of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX 08.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA 05.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Counselingundefined
Certification
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional- Level I
Timeline
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional- Level I
10-2020
Group Facilitator
Chester Community Coalition
08.2019 - Current
Neurology Social Worker
University of Pennsylvania
07.2018 - Current
Emergency Department Discharge Coordinator
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
09.2016 - 12.2017
Master of Science - Social Work
The University Of Texas At Arlington
08.2015 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Clark Atlanta University
05.2008 - 05.2012
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