NICHOLE STEPHENS
Lake Ozark
Summary
Compassionate social worker with several years of comprehensive experience providing individualized care to patients. Well-versed in assessing client strengths, advocating for client resources, and conducting thorough psycho-social assessments. Excel at communication, empathy, and creative problem-solving to support patient populations.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Social Worker
Lake Regional Hospital-Cancer Center
Osage Beach
05.2012 - Current
- Deliver emotional and social guidance for individuals undergoing cancer treatment.
- Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings and provide feedback.
- Offer financial resource assistance.
- Coordinate home-based care services for patients, including home health, and hospice setups.
- Assist with the completion of forms for disability.
- Assist patients with procuring mental health support and other various community resources.
Inpatient Social Worker
Lake Regional Health System
Osage Beach
10.2008 - 05.2012
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for each patient based on assessment findings and identified goals.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to patients and their families.
Human Resources Coordinator/Fiscal Assistant
Lake of the Ozarks Employment Services
Camdenton
07.2006 - 09.2008
- Responsible for payroll (approx. $20,000.00 per month), new hire orientation and maintaining personnel files.
- Reviewed resumes and conducted interviews.
- Assisted with financial processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Attended training sessions and conferences.
- Part of the management team that met quarterly to discuss the operations of the organization.
Follow Up Coordinator
Lake of the Ozarks Employment Services
Camdenton
12.2004 - 07.2006
- Responsible for monthly follow-up with exited applicants and their employers to verify their employment status.
- Maintained client files for all Career Consultants
- Supported Executive Director by preparing and managing documentation for Classroom Occupational Training.
- Responsible for the supplemental data report due on a quarterly basis.
- Reviewed case notes for both CAP and WIA programs.
- Attended meetings with Executive Director.
Career Consultant
Lake of the Ozarks Employment Services
Versailles
08.2004 - 12.2004
- Engaged clients, coordinated appointments, and recorded eligibility assessments.
- Created and implemented individualized employment plans.
- Maintained accurate and detailed monthly records for a client base of 60-80 individuals.
- Attended training sessions and conferences.
Community Support Worker
Burrell Behavioral Heath
Springfield
04.2004 - 07.2004
- Assisted individuals with mental illnesses in obtaining necessary community services.
- Monitored participation and progress in treatment programs, set up treatment plans and followed up with reviews to check on progress
- Provided crisis intervention.
- Promoted independence and self-care.
- Processed appropriate forms, reports, and records on a timely basis.
Office Caseworker/Intern
American Red Cross
Springfield
08.2003 - 12.2003
- Provided direct and indirect services to disaster victims including emergency casework assistance, home visits, follow-up support and appropriate referrals.
- Completed necessary forms and reports promptly.
- Participated in Armed Forces Emergency Services.
Education
Bachelor of Social Work - Comprehensive
Missouri State University
12.2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment planning
- Resource coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Psycho-social assessments
- Emotional support
Timeline
Oncology Social Worker
Lake Regional Hospital-Cancer Center
05.2012 - Current
Inpatient Social Worker
Lake Regional Health System
10.2008 - 05.2012
Human Resources Coordinator/Fiscal Assistant
Lake of the Ozarks Employment Services
07.2006 - 09.2008
Follow Up Coordinator
Lake of the Ozarks Employment Services
12.2004 - 07.2006
Career Consultant
Lake of the Ozarks Employment Services
08.2004 - 12.2004
Community Support Worker
Burrell Behavioral Heath
04.2004 - 07.2004
Office Caseworker/Intern
American Red Cross
08.2003 - 12.2003
Bachelor of Social Work - Comprehensive
Missouri State University
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