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Candidate's Name  9280 SENATE DRIVE APT 2FLicensed Medical Social Worker Des Plaines IL Street Address  EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEProfileDedicated Medical Social Worker with a Proven track record of helping patients to successfully navigate their medical care while working to achieve ultimate wellness. Adopt in understanding different medical programs, and fiercely advocating for the rights of patients. Committed to helping patients and families during difficult times by ensuring that they get the proper care and resources to meet their needs. Adept in communicating effectively with other medical staff to enhance patient care and lead to the highest degree of wellness possible.EDUCATIONSree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit  Kalady, Kerala, IndiaJune 1997  June 1999Masters in Social WorkUniversity of Kerala  Cochin, Kerala, IndiaJune 1981  June 1984Bachelor Arts in SociologyEMPLOYMENT HISTORYCommunity First Medical Center - 5645 W Addison Street Nov, 2022- presentChicago Illinois 60634. Initiate psychosocial evaluation.. Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate contiuation of care.. Ensure timely follow up major insurance companies to ensure patients stay,based on clinical criteria.. Provide community services as needed.. Coordinate with team discharge plans to ensure smooth transition to community.Premier Health system- Norridge, Illinois Feb 2019 - Aug 2022Social work Manager Provided formal assessment of patients prior todesigning an individual program to meet their needs. Communicated with patients and families to understand medical literature as it applied to them. Counseling clients and family members during difficult times. Established a level of trust between myself and patients. Admission assessments, MDS assessments, care plan meetings. Provided with ongoing support along with support groups to achieve their goals. Coordinate discharge planning and reach out to community services.Presence Holy Family Medical Center  Des Plaines, Illinois February 2016  May 2018Case ManagerAdmission and psychosocial evaluation.Utilization review.Coordinate patient family conferences.Assisting guardianship paperworkDischarge planning and setting up community services.Kindred Chicago Central Hospital  Chicago, Illinois September 2004  February 2016Social Worker/Case Manager/Discharge PlannerUtilization Review.Admission and psychosocial evaluation.Organization of patient family conferences.Facilitate departmental interdisciplinary meetings.Coordinated hospice services.Preparation of paperwork for termination of life support.Arrange discharge planning and community services.Working with guardianship and advocacy commission.Department of Children and Family Services  Chicago, Illinois September 1999  June 2000Child Welfare SpecialistInvestigated child abuse and neglect.Prepared reports based on findings.Followed-up with cases at court.Attend staff meetings and seminars.AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTSCertification on Child Endangerment Risk Assessment Protocol  University Park, IllinoisCertification on Child Welfare Specialist  University Park, IllinoisCertification on Child Welfare Investigator  University Park, IllinoisCertification on Clinical Practice Training  University Park, IllinoisCertification on Travel and Tourism Management - Cochin Management Studies, Kerala, IndiaSKILLSNASW Code of EthicsMedical KnowledgeInterpersonal Communication SkillsHigh Level of CompassionAbility to MultitaskCrisis InterventionLANGUAGESEnglishMalayalamTamilReferences : Available upon request