Tammy Nagel
Downers Grove,IL
Summary
Educated Social Woker dedicated to providing assistance to individuals and families in need. Proficient in assessing individual circumstances, identifying resources and developing plans of action to deliver support. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Department Of Human Services
10.2006 - 06.2023
- Provided patient and family education on available resources and self-care strategies.
- Participated in clinical supervision to maintain professional development.
- Organized clinical documentation, treatment plans, and referrals.
- Developed and implemented detailed pre-discharge plans for clients soon to be reintegrated into community.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
- Coordinated individualized discharge plans to manage safe transition back into community and home environments.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Presented clinical documentation and observations to interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
- Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
Activity Therapist
Department Of Human Resources
12.1984 - 10.2006
- Encouraged clients with special needs and circumstances to acquire new skills and get involved in health-promoting leisure activities.
- Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
- Assessed patients via observations and interviews, maintaining notes on needs, skills, interests and limitations.
- Instructed patients in activities and techniques such as dance, music or art designed to meet specific physical or psychological needs.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Dominica University
River Forest , IL05.2006
Timeline
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Department Of Human Services
10.2006 - 06.2023
Activity Therapist
Department Of Human Resources
12.1984 - 10.2006
Master of Social Work -
Dominica University
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