Tracy Vaughan, MSW, CAPSW
Kronenwetter,WI
Summary
Organized, motivated, and dependable technical college adjunct instructor. Has demonstrated success in academic instruction as exemplified by excellent student and faculty feedback. Social worker (MSW) proficient in case management and crisis intervention in medically complex situations across a healthcare continuum. Strong ability to work autonomously and collaboratively. Excels at critical thinking and problem-solving.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Northcentral Technical College
08.2024 - Current
- Managed in-person and online classrooms effectively to maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
- Created and implemented class agendas, lesson plans, and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles, resulting in better understanding for all students.
- Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional, and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Mentored struggling students with one-on-one assistance, leading to improved academic performance.
- Contributed to course development by providing valuable input on relevant course content and materials.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, and grades, ensuring timely communication with stakeholders regarding academic progress.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on course-related content.
Social Worker Pulmonary & Infectious Disease
University Of Wisconsin Hospital And Clinics
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Worked as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team in a highly complex medical environment.
- Extensively educated young adults on medical system, chronic illness and related needs; taught independence in managing chronic health issues.
- Created educational materials for patients; presented effective methods for education at support groups and conferences.
- Assisted patients experiencing infectious disease due to substance use.
- Assisted patients in preparation for lung transplantation.
- Co-managed patient support group.
- Completed comprehensive social assessments.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services.
- Provided education about and assisted with the completion of advance care planning documents.
Social Work Case Manager
South Madison Coalition of the Elderly
05.2015 - 02.2017
- Provided community based case management to a diverse range of low income, medically complex clients.
- Completed State of WI Functional Screens.
- Worked extensively with Adult Protective Services, court appointed guardians, and lawyers.
- Provided crisis management to clients and families.
- Accurately completed county, state, and federal paperwork.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans.
- Assisted with patient transitions to long term healthcare facilities.
Social Worker
Agrace HospiceCare Inc.
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided case management and grief support to terminally ill patients in private residences and long term care facilities.
- Facilitated ongoing communication with long term care facilities, managed care agencies, and community and governmental agencies to provide coordinated care to patients.
- Completed comprehensive social assessments.
- Completed and implemented treatment plans.
- Collaborated with and made referrals to Adult Protective Services.
- Provided education about and assisted with the completion of advance care planning documents.
Graduate Social Work Intern
Agrace HospiceCare, Inc.
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Co-facilitated bereavement support groups for children and adults.
- Engaged in Life Review Therapy with patients.
- Produced research to contribute to a volunteer training .regarding cultural competence in end of life care.
- Completed comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments.
Graduate Social Work Intern: UW Outpatient Neurology and Rehabilitation Clinics
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Advised on and assisted with completion of SSDI and Medicaid applications.
- Provided education on and completed advance directives with patients.
- Completed comprehensive assessments with patients.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans.
Teaching Assistant
University Of Wisconsin-Madison School Of Social Work
01.2013 - 05.2014
- TA for Intro to Helping Professions, Intro to Social Policy and Human Behavior and the Environment
- Planned and taught 3 discussion sections per week
- Developed learning tools for students
- Graded student assignments and exams
- Assisted in the revising and development of course exams
- Created and delivered lectures regarding medical social work
- Facilitated meetings with students; provided one-on-one mentoring
Administrative Assistant and Billing Associate
Madison Psychiatric Associates
08.2007 - 01.2013
- Facilitated appointment scheduling for 24 clinicians, recorded and called in prescription refills, received and delivered common and crisis related messages
- Completed medical records requests in accordance with current HIPAA guidelines.
- Verified patients' outpatient mental health insurance benefits
- Obtained and tracked insurance authorizations for outpatient mental health services
- Prepared payment batches for bank deposit
Education
Master of Social Work - Health, Aging, and Disability
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare Major, Sociology Minor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI12.2011
Skills
- In-person & online instruction
- Lecture, activity & learning material development
- Effective classroom management
- Student assessment & evaluation
- Adaptability & flexibility
- Trust & relationship building
- Effective communication
- Critical and creative thinking
- Organization skills
- Time management
- Case management
- Healthcare education
- Psychosocial assessments
- Treatment planning
- Group facilitation
- Crisis Intervention
Certification
Certified Advanced Practice Social Worker (CAPSW)
License Number 129513-121
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
Northcentral Technical College
08.2024 - Current
Social Worker Pulmonary & Infectious Disease
University Of Wisconsin Hospital And Clinics
02.2017 - 06.2020
Social Work Case Manager
South Madison Coalition of the Elderly
05.2015 - 02.2017
Social Worker
Agrace HospiceCare Inc.
06.2014 - 05.2015
Graduate Social Work Intern
Agrace HospiceCare, Inc.
09.2013 - 05.2014
Teaching Assistant
University Of Wisconsin-Madison School Of Social Work
01.2013 - 05.2014
Graduate Social Work Intern: UW Outpatient Neurology and Rehabilitation Clinics
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
09.2012 - 05.2013
Administrative Assistant and Billing Associate
Madison Psychiatric Associates
08.2007 - 01.2013
Master of Social Work - Health, Aging, and Disability
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Arts - Social Welfare Major, Sociology Minor
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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