Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteerism And Internship
Timeline
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Tim Platz

Tim Platz

Athens,GA

Summary

Reliable social worker with a wealth of experience in a variety of related fields. Dedicated to providing dignified, person-centered end of life care, informed by evidence-based interventions and client input. Demonstrated history of forging strong rapport relationships across agencies, coworkers, and clients.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

MSW Intern

Loran Smith Cancer Center
09.2023 - Current

• Conduct over 50 biopsychosocial assessments with cancer patients throughout Piedmont Regional Health System
• Coordinate care with nursing staff to ensure integrated and holistic care for all clients
• Provide judgement free zone for patients to discuss hospice and end-of-life related topics
• Monitor patient progress for over 30 clients after discharge through case management through weekly check ins
• Provided over 50 one-on-one therapy to clients faced with issues related to mortality, illness and grief
• Facilitate 3 support groups with 30 combined attendees with a focus on living with illness and loss
• Self-educate by attending 4 conferences with members of oncology, pathology and imaging

Live-in Caregiver

Inclusive Community Resources
02.2011 - 07.2015
  • Provided warm, person-center in-home, on call, and daily care for an elderly man with autism
  • Ascertained and adhered to client preferences through creative means of communication and body language
  • Documented daily events and tracked deviations to discern areas of potential concern in ADLs and quality of life

Server

The Shed Restaurant
11.2015 - 04.2020
  • Established rapport with a diverse clientele in a high-pressure environment
  • Engendered a positive environment when resolving and deescalating conflicts
  • Instilled a positive work setting by maintaining a calm and warm demeanor while serving 20 or more tables per shift

Education

Masters of Social Work -

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
05.2024

Post Baccalaureate Health Professions Program -

UC Berkeley Extension
Berkeley, CA

B.A. Mandarin Chinese / Linguistics -

University of California at Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA

A.A. Music Theory -

Laney Community College
Oakland, CA

Skills

  • Client Advocacy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Case Documentation
  • Empathy building
  • Elder Care Knowledge
  • Autism Experience

Volunteerism And Internship

  • NUÇI’S SPACE, 09/2022 - 06/2023, Conducted intake interviews with clients in search of psychological and financial support, Researched all available databases for in-network providers suitable to client needs, Advocated for minority groups through branding and alliances with local therapists
  • KMRD, 96.9 FMLP, Madrid, NM, 06/2019 - 05/2021, Hosted a weekly two-hour radio show featuring music from specific regions around the globe, Utilized an educational format to discuss the politics and wildlife unique to those regions
  • COMPASSUS HOSPICE, Santa Fe, NM, 06/2019 - 12/2019, Visited an elderly resident of a long-term living facility. Prioritized his personal hygiene by engaging in empathetic, client-centered advocacy
  • ALTA BATES MEDICAL CENTER, Berkeley, CA, 02/2011 - 06/2012, Cared for patients in an out-patient med/surg unit. Trained incoming volunteers on safety, HIPAA compliance and bedside manner.
  • WALNUT AVE. WOMEN'S SHELTER, Santa Cruz, CA, 09/2003 - 12/2004, Counseled a group of boys exposed to domestic violence and abuse. Modeled self-confidence through independent decision making and positive communication. Met regularly with staff and volunteers to insure a safe and dependable atmosphere.

Timeline

MSW Intern

Loran Smith Cancer Center
09.2023 - Current

Server

The Shed Restaurant
11.2015 - 04.2020

Live-in Caregiver

Inclusive Community Resources
02.2011 - 07.2015

Masters of Social Work -

University of Georgia

Post Baccalaureate Health Professions Program -

UC Berkeley Extension

B.A. Mandarin Chinese / Linguistics -

University of California at Santa Cruz

A.A. Music Theory -

Laney Community College
Tim Platz