Alison Pinkerton

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Inpatient Medicine Social Worker at Durham VA Medical Center @ Durham VA Medical Center
Washington
Alison Pinkerton's Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States, United States
About Alison Pinkerton

Inpatient medicine social worker at the Durham VA Medical Center. MSW from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). Licensed clinical social work associate. Previous experience as social work intern in the Home Based Primary Care and Transitional Care programs at the Durham VA Medical Center and as inpatient medicine social work intern at Duke Regional Hospital. Interests include clinical social work, medical social work, geriatrics, healthcare access and policy, and substance use disorders.

Alison Pinkerton's Current Company Details
Durham VA Medical Center

Durham Va Medical Center

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Inpatient Medicine Social Worker at Durham VA Medical Center
Washington
Website:
va.gov/durham-health-care
Employees:
262
Alison Pinkerton Work Experience Details
  • Durham Va Medical Center
    Inpatient Medicine Social Worker
    Durham Va Medical Center May 2014 - Present
    -Conducts high-risk screens.-Performs biopsychosocial assessments. -Collaborates with other members of the health care team to develop treatment plans. -Participates in daily bedside rounds with physicians. -Develops discharge plans and provides resources for patients. -Advocates for patient concerns. -Educates patients about veteran benefits and programs, Medicare, Medicaid, advance directives, and community resources.
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  • Durham Va Medical Center
    Social Work Intern- Home Based Primary Care/Transitional Care Program
    Durham Va Medical Center Aug 2013 - Apr 2014
    -Performed biopsychosocial and spiritual assessments. -Performed caregiver burden assessments. -Conducted screens for alcohol abuse and depression.-Collaborated with other health care team members to develop treatment plans. -Provided resources for patients and support for caregivers.-Assessed home environment for safety.-Supported patients during hospital-to-home transition.
  • Student Health Action Coalition (Shac)
    Social Work Co-Coordinator
    Student Health Action Coalition (Shac) May 2013 - Apr 2014
    -Performed biopsychosocial assessments.-Provided resources for patients. -Assisted with transition to new patient model. -Coordinated schedule for 80 social work volunteers. -Conducted trainings for new volunteers. -Provided supervision for volunteers.
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  • Morehead Planetarium And Science Center
    Summer Camp Counselor
    Morehead Planetarium And Science Center May 2013 - Aug 2013
    -Taught science camps for children ages 4 through 7. -Assisted with camp curriculum development.
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  • Duke Regional Hospital
    Social Work Intern- Inpatient Medicine
    Duke Regional Hospital Aug 2012 - May 2013
    -Conducted high-risk screens.-Performed biopsychosocial assessments. -Collaborated with other members of the health care team to develop treatment plans. -Developed discharge plans and provided resources for patients. -Advocated for patient concerns. -Educated patients about drug use, alcohol use, congestive heart failure, Medicare, Medicaid, and community resources.
  • Unc School Of Social Work
    Research Assistant
    Unc School Of Social Work Aug 2012 - May 2013
    -Conducted research and performed data analysis. -Assisted with writing research paper that will be submitted for publication. -Performed admisnistrative tasks such as updating evidence-based practice databases.

Alison Pinkerton Skills

Medical Social Work Mental Health Counseling Case Management Program Evaluation Policy Spss Volunteer Management Substance Use Disorders Health Policy Geriatrics Cbt Hospitals Healthcare Motivational Interviewing Palliative Care

Alison Pinkerton Education Details

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What company does Alison Pinkerton work for?

Alison Pinkerton works for Durham Va Medical Center

What is Alison Pinkerton's role at the current company?

Alison Pinkerton's current role is Inpatient Medicine Social Worker at Durham VA Medical Center.

What schools did Alison Pinkerton attend?

Alison Pinkerton attended University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill.

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Alison Pinkerton has interest in Civil Rights And Social Action, Social Services, Children, Health.

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Alison Pinkerton has skills like Medical Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Case Management, Program Evaluation, Policy, Spss, Volunteer Management, Substance Use Disorders, Health Policy, Geriatrics, Cbt, Hospitals.

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