Medical Social Work Intern
CurrentGained experience working across the psych ward, Emergency Department (ED), and various hospital floors to support patients with complex behavioral and medical needs. Provided direct support to families with surrogate and health directive forms, ensuring patients’ wishes were documented and respected.Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary treatment teams, including psychiatrists and social workers, to create effective discharge plans tailored to each patient's needs, creatively adapting to limited local resources in Maui. Developed a deep understanding of Maui’s community resources, helping to identify support systems for patients where resources are scarce. Demonstrated excellence in medical note-taking for treatment meetings, discharge instructions, discharge summaries, behavioral health assessments, consults, and progress notes.Practiced HIPAA compliance, earned hospital certifications, and maintained confidentiality in all aspects of patient care.Acquired proficiency with EPIC, efficiently documenting and updating patient records in accordance with hospital standards.Built connections with local resources to enhance service accessibility and strengthen patient support networks. Tailored social work assessments to better meet the needs of the social work team, modifying outdated formats to improve functionality.Organized orientation materials with the social work manager, including a comprehensive binder for new team members. Supported the behavioral health unit by answering calls, addressing patient needs, and building trust and rapport with patients through compassionate engagement. Actively filled in for team members as needed, demonstrating flexibility and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.