Susana Oliva
Downey
Summary
A challenging position as a Social Worker with the opportunity for growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Citrus Valley Medical Center
09.2008 - Current
- Independently manages a caseload of patients and gathers information regarding the discharge needs
- Works collaboratively with the health care team to provide education, resources and referrals for patient/family/care takers
Discharge Planner
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
07.2005 - Current
- Coordinates and facilitates the appropriate discharge plan for a specific caseload of patients at direction of physician
- Collaborates with the patient/family and members fo the health care team to assure a safe and effective transition through the continuum of care
- Works collaboratively with the health care team, to provide education, resources, and referrals for patient/family/care takers
- Facilitates, patient/family satisfaction by obtaining pt/family approval for discharge plan through timely/thorough communication regarding arrangements
Social Worker
Advanz Medical Social Services
09.2005 - 03.2007
- Provide in-home client assessment, referrals, service arrangement and client monitoring
Personal Care Planner
SCAN/Independence at Home
10.2004 - 07.2005
- Provide client assessment, care planning, service arrangement and client monitoring
Discharge Planner
Hollywood Community Hospital
08.2003 - 10.2004
- Develop psychosocial assessments upon patient’s admission to assess needs in social, economic, and/or emotional situations
- Enabled families to understand, accept and follow medical recommendations
- Arranged for discharge of patients to skilled nursing facilities, board and care, or where deemed appropriate
Service Coordinator
Eastern LA Regional Center
02.2001 - 08.2003
- Provide case management services to developmentally disabled persons and their families
- Provide case management and make use of all community resources, information and referral services
- With consultation from other agency staff members, develop and implement appropriate case plans; obtain consumer services through referral to local resources or through the purchase of needed services
Eligibility Worker
Dept. of Public Social Services
12.1999 - 02.2001
- Interviewed applicants or recipients of public assistance to obtain financial and other eligibility data
- Computed benefits for which applicant is eligible
- Independently organized workload so that necessary case records and documents were processed and updated within specific time limits
- Referred recipients to agency or community resources when services were needed
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2004
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work well with others
- Adept at managing multiple tasks
- Works well under pressure
Timeline
Social Worker/Discharge Planner
Citrus Valley Medical Center
09.2008 - Current
Social Worker
Advanz Medical Social Services
09.2005 - 03.2007
Discharge Planner
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
07.2005 - Current
Personal Care Planner
SCAN/Independence at Home
10.2004 - 07.2005
Discharge Planner
Hollywood Community Hospital
08.2003 - 10.2004
Service Coordinator
Eastern LA Regional Center
02.2001 - 08.2003
Eligibility Worker
Dept. of Public Social Services
12.1999 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
California State University, Los Angeles
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