Vania Duran
New York/ Connecticut/New Jersey
Summary
Public Health and Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of extensive expertise in geriatric and hospice care coordination, remote patient monitoring, and clinical social work. Vania Duran is committed to advancing community health outcomes, especially within the Latinx/urban communities, through innovative cultural health programs and effective healthcare leadership. With a passion for revolutionizing healthcare, she envisions contributing to transformative by leveraging her skills in communication, case management and health coordination.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Home Social Worker
Advanced Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2023 - Current
- Hospice/Palliative care informational.
- Admissions assessment completed with patients and families to ensure all rehabilitative services are put in place, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
- Overlooked over 120 patients in long-term memory care unit.
- Held Care plan meeting with interdisciplinary staff.
- Ensured safe discharge planning, including ordering medical equipment and home evaluations.
- MDS completion/ Ascend Approvals. Medicaid/Medicare Management
- Evaluated clients' social, emotional and psychological needs to create treatment plans.
- Coordinated external healthcare professionals to uphold high-quality, person-centred care.
- Provided Addictions/Support groups facilitation.
Clinical Case Manager
Tri-County Care Center
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Enhanced care coordination for patients with complex medical needs including TBI through effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Created a LifePlan using Psychosocial history, PATH assessment, Behavioral Assessment and IEP Analysis.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Participated as member of multi-disciplinary team providing on-going case management services to adults with TBI, Autism and Learning Disability.
- Facilitated support groups for patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses.
Community Relations Liaison
Committed Home Care
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated in growing Medicare/Medicaid referral base by 20% initial 6 months.
- Facilitated meetings with Nursing Homes administrators, rehabilitation centers, Urgent Care, and Hospitals to increase incoming referrals.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with geratric, Latinx communities by utilizing strategic plans.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Lead Social Worker
St.Dominic's Family Services
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Performed CANS assessment and Health Home appropriateness Screening Assessment on all new referrals
- Utilization of web based resources : Health Commerce System MAPP, UAS CANS and health home, GSI software
- Develop client's plan of Care
- Assessed clients using Psychosocial, Behavioral assessments
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Developed productive relationships with community groups and government agencies.
Public Health Analyst
Mental Health Association Of New York City
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Provided clinical team with evidence-informed crisis intervention analysis in NYC Boroughs.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to Latinx community in NYC.
- Analyzed health data and created reports directly from NYPD /ER to present to community leaders and stakeholders.
- Successfully gave public talks on importance of health education and specific disease prevention and treatment strategies.
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of public health initiatives, recommending improvements for future projects.
ABA Technician
Syracuse Jewish Family Service
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Expertly handled crisis situations and executed advocacies in resolving patient and client concerns in rehabilitation facility.
- Offered and arranged counseling initiatives for clients and patients to regain physical and mental health
- Designed psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.
- Held full accountability in compiling and submitting discharge plans.
- Participated in weekly supervision meetings with BCBAs or other qualified supervisors.
- Supported clients' transition into new environments such as school or work settings.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH - Health Policy Analysis
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY01.2015
Master of Science - Health Administration
Capella University
Skills
- Global Healthcare Leadership
- Remote Patient Monitoring
- Certified Medical Assistant
- Medical Translation
- Public Speaking
- Chronic Case Management
- Clinical Case Management
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessments
- Behavioral assessment
Courses
Crisis intervention
Harm reduction
Certified Medical assistant
Remote Patient monitoring
Personal Information
Title: Social Policy Analyst
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Arabic
Limited
Timeline
Nursing Home Social Worker
Advanced Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Case Manager
Tri-County Care Center
09.2022 - 07.2023
Community Relations Liaison
Committed Home Care
04.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Social Worker
St.Dominic's Family Services
06.2019 - 03.2021
Public Health Analyst
Mental Health Association Of New York City
01.2016 - 06.2019
ABA Technician
Syracuse Jewish Family Service
01.2014 - 01.2015
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH - Health Policy Analysis
Syracuse University
Master of Science - Health Administration
Capella University
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