April Brawley
Farmington
Summary
Knowledgeable Medical Social Worker with strong background in providing compassionate end-of-life care. Proven ability to support patients and families through emotional and practical challenges, ensuring comfort and dignity. Displayed exceptional skills in crisis intervention and care planning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Legacy Hospice
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments.
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care through regular case conferences and communication.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during critical health situations, promoting coping mechanisms and resilience.
- Documented case notes daily and coordinated follow-up for seamless case management.
- Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
Case Manager
Developmental Disability Resource Board of St. Charles
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Coordinated and monitored services of individuals with disabilities
- Performed quality assurance visits in person to determine quality of services provided
- Conducted opening paperwork with clients to establish needs and services
- Provided monthly correspondence with DMH Service Coordinators regarding clients funded through Department of Mental Health
- Also provided correspondence with DHSS regarding Medicaid clients
Job Developer/Case Manager
MERS/Goodwill
11.2009 - 01.2014
- Company Overview: Florissant, MO
- Provided vocational support to a caseload of supported clients and establish rapport to persons with a wide range of disabilities ranging from physical and developmental to mental illness
- Assisted individuals with identifying vocational goals/strengths and match them with appropriate employment
- Proficient in establishing and building relationships with potential employers throughout St. Louis Metro area
- Facilitated a weekly job club that teaches valuable job skills, interview etiquette, job searching techniques, and employment retention
- Obtained a general understanding of employment barriers/impediments faced by individuals with disabilities
- Documented all services provided in accordance to CARF and Department of Vocational Rehabilitation standards
- Florissant, MO
Geriatric Care Specialist Intern
St. Andrew's Senior Solutions
08.2009 - 12.2009
- Performed Home Safety Assessments and assessed finances to persons 55 and older to determine eligibility for minor home repairs funded by St
- Andrew's Senior Solutions while building rapport with consumers
- Performed Geriatric Care Assessments which covered areas of finances, mobility, nutrition, health/medical to determine eligibility for Home Delivered Meals
- Obtained knowledge of case management/geriatric care as they relate to issues that may arise to elderly population
- Obtained knowledge of problems encountered by aging population, such as; health-related issues, financial strain, grievance procedures, etc
- Documented all services provided in accordance to Department of Human Services standards
Education
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Missouri-St. Louis
Saint Louis, MO12.2009
Skills
- Bereavement counseling
- Senior and Child welfare
- Stress reduction techniques
- Intellectual disability services
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Legacy Hospice
09.2022 - 03.2025
Case Manager
Developmental Disability Resource Board of St. Charles
01.2018 - 10.2019
Job Developer/Case Manager
MERS/Goodwill
11.2009 - 01.2014
Geriatric Care Specialist Intern
St. Andrew's Senior Solutions
08.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Social Work -
University of Missouri-St. Louis
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