NASIM RASSOULI
Irvine
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, and managed care settings, specializing in complex case management, psychosocial assessments, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Skilled in supporting patients and families through end of life planning, goals of care discussions, and advance care directives including POLST and DNR. Proven ability to navigate healthcare systems, facilitate transitions of care and collaborate with RN Case managers, physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient-centered outcomes. Adept in grief support/counseling, caregiver support, and addressing social determinants of health across diverse population.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Graceland Hospice Care
Orange, CA
03.2024 - 03.2026
- Conducted psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families to identify emotional, social, financial, and environmental needs
- Provided supportive counseling related to adjustment to illness, anticipatory grief, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns
- Educated patients and families on hospice philosophy, services, goals of care, advance directives, POLST, and DNR
- Coordinated placement needs, community resources, and referrals for supportive services
- Provided bereavement education and emotional support to patients, families, and caregivers
Medical Social Worker
VNA / Kara Health
Irvine
02.2019 - 08.2024
- Conducted psychosocial assessments for hospice, home health and palliative care patients and families
- Collaborated with palliative care team to coordinate and monitor patient’s plan of care to ensure patient’s health care needs were being met per standards
- Provided supportive counseling related to illness adjustment, grief, and psychosocial stressors
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and monitor patient needs
- Assisted with care planning, referrals, and ongoing psychosocial support
Social Worker
Advantage Health Systems
Costa Mesa, CA
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided psychosocial assessments and provided emotional/grief support for hospice patients and families
- Collaborated with IDG care teams to coordinate care plans, connect patients with community resources, and support end of life planning
- Assisted patients and caregivers with coping strategies, advance directives, family communication, and ongoing psychosocial support throughout the hospice process
Social Worker
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
Newark, DE
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Conducted initial psychosocial assessments for newly admitted hospice patients
- Educated patients and families on hospice philosophy, services, and goals of care
- Coordinated community resources and referrals, including long-term care and caregiver support
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings and contributed to care planning
- Provided emotional support, bereavement follow-up, and end-of-life counseling
Social Worker / Care Navigator (Palliative Care)
AppleCare Medical Management
Buena Park, CA
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Provided telephonic care management for patients with complex medical needs
- Coordinated hospice and palliative care admissions and services
- Conducted psychosocial assessments and provided supportive counseling
- Participated in interdisciplinary care team meetings and discharge planning
- Assisted patients with Medi-Cal, IHSS, and community resource navigation
Education
Master of Social Work - Children & Families
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Skills
psychosocial assessment
development of treatment plans
care coordination
psychosocial education on end of life planning
Breavement supportive counseling
crisis intervention
caregiver support and education
Advance care planningm
Certification
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Graceland Hospice Care
03.2024 - 03.2026
Medical Social Worker
VNA / Kara Health
02.2019 - 08.2024
Social Worker
Advantage Health Systems
07.2018 - 06.2019
Social Worker
Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care
01.2018 - 05.2018
Social Worker / Care Navigator (Palliative Care)
AppleCare Medical Management
10.2014 - 07.2016
Master of Social Work - Children & Families
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee