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Luz Maria Reveles

Sacramento

Summary

Professional social worker with experience in healthcare settings, specializing in patient advocacy and resource coordination. Skilled in crisis intervention, case management, and emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving outcomes under changing circumstances. Valued for empathy, adaptability, and communication skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hospice Social Worker

Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated patient assessments to identify psychosocial needs and develop personalized care plans.
  • Developed strong rapport with diverse clientele by demonstrating cultural competency and sensitivity throughout service provision.
  • Mentored junior social workers, fostering professional development and adherence to best practices.
  • Conducted regular training sessions on grief counseling techniques for healthcare staff members.

Hospice Social Worker

Sharp Hospice Care
08.2019 - 01.2021


  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure holistic patient support and resource allocation.
  • Advocated for patients' rights within interdisciplinary teams, enhancing quality of care delivery.
  • Implemented process improvements in case documentation, increasing efficiency in service delivery.
  • Educated families on coping strategies and available community resources for end-of-life care.


Hospice Social Worker

Vitas Healthcare
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback collection, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient outcomes, ensuring consistent updates on patient progress.
  • Served as a liaison between hospices and external agencies such as hospitals or nursing homes to facilitate efficient patient transitions into hospice care settings.
  • Enhanced patient and family understanding of hospice services by providing thorough education and resources.

SWITCH Navigator/Geriatric Social Worker

Kaiser Permanente
07.2016 - 07.2017

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  • Assisted patients and families to cope with advance illness and guided them to utilize their health benefits for optimum medical care.
  • Facilitated patient navigation through complex healthcare processes, ensuring timely access to services and resources.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize care coordination and enhance patient satisfaction.
  • Analyzed patient feedback to identify areas for service improvement and implement actionable solutions.

Medical Social Worker/Radiation Oncology SW

Kaiser Permanente
12.2011 - 07.2016


  • Experienced in assisting patients ICU, Pediatrics, NICU, Radiation Oncology, Adult Medicine, and Emergency services.
  • Completed liver transplant psychosocial assessments.
  • Assessed patients' psychosocial needs to develop tailored intervention plans.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for diverse populations.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, facilitating timely access to mental health resources.

Medical Social Worker

Alta Bates/Sutter Medical Center
08.2010 - 07.2016
  • Educated patients and families on available community resources and support systems.
  • Offered crisis intervention services to address urgent concerns related to mental health, substance abuse, or domestic violence issues.
  • Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
  • Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.

Medical Social Worker-Intern

Sutter Delta Medical Center
10.2008 - 06.2009
  • Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify barriers to treatment adherence.
  • Collaborated closely with case managers to coordinate comprehensive discharge planning for optimal continuity of care post hospitalization.
  • Developed and implemented discharge plans to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Masters of Social Work -

California State University, East Bay
06.2010

B.A. - Ethnic Studies

University of California, Berkeley
06.2004

Psychology of HIV/AIDS

University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
08.2003

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish, Certified Spanish Medical Interpreter
  • Healthcare navigation
  • Care coordination
  • Resource identification

Certification

Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) in California. Masters Level

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Hospice Social Worker

Kaiser Permanente
09.2021 - Current

Hospice Social Worker

Sharp Hospice Care
08.2019 - 01.2021

Hospice Social Worker

Vitas Healthcare
08.2018 - 08.2019

SWITCH Navigator/Geriatric Social Worker

Kaiser Permanente
07.2016 - 07.2017

Medical Social Worker/Radiation Oncology SW

Kaiser Permanente
12.2011 - 07.2016

Medical Social Worker

Alta Bates/Sutter Medical Center
08.2010 - 07.2016

Medical Social Worker-Intern

Sutter Delta Medical Center
10.2008 - 06.2009

B.A. - Ethnic Studies

University of California, Berkeley

Psychology of HIV/AIDS

University of Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

Masters of Social Work -

California State University, East Bay
Luz Maria Reveles