Harlee Ann Samuels, Lcsw Email & Phone Number

Fort Myers, Fl, Us

Naples, Florida, United States

ER Social Worker

Daytona Beach, Florida, United States

Emergency Department Social Worker

Naples, Florida Area

•Assesses patients' and families' psychosocial needs; coordinates and facilitates post-acute care. Collaborates with and contributes to interdisciplinary team's plans of care. Identifies and utilizes appropriate resources to optimize effective, efficient discharge plan. Provides support to patients and families and links them to appropriate community resources.• Conducts a review of the progress toward discharge for assigned patients prior to daily discharge rounds. Attends discharge rounds prepared to discuss the barriers to discharge and anticipated needs. Leads the discussion around discharge needs and barriers to discharge.•Makes reports for suspected child abuse, elder abuse and domestic violence referrals pursuant to hospital and department policies and procedures.•Utilized Cerner PowerChart EMR.•Provided ongoing care coordination for patients while in acute care setting •Referred patients to next level of care- SNFs, ALFs, Home Health, LTACs, DME, Private Duty, Dialysis, Psychiatric Care, Hospital to Hospital transfers and Hospice.•Thoroughly researched newly identified diagnoses and/or medical procedures to expand skills and knowledge.•Refers patients/families and care givers to appropriate resources regarding abuse/neglect/domestic violence, alcohol and substance abuse. •Performs appropriate clinical interventions related to grief counseling, bereavement, adjustment, crisis intervention in order to support the process of transition planning.•Follows patients under Baker Act and Marchman Act regulations to ensure regulatory requirements for patients’ rights and transition to the appropriate level of care are met.•Treated all patients, their families, visitors, peers, staff and providers in a pleasant and courteous manner.•Taught patients how to apply for insurance and prescription programs.•Supported patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe illness.

Boca Raton, Fl (Remote Employee)

- Recruit and place assigned or referred Domestic and International Registered Nurses (clients) on short-term contracts in acute care facilities throughout the U.S.- Utilizing a consultative sales approach, service, manage, and maintain increasing number of working clients with emphasis on meeting and exceeding production goals and service standards- Utilize and expand knowledge base of the nursing industry, client facilities, location and area information and benefits to clients to insure effective sales presentations- Communicate effectively with clients, both internally and externally, to research problems and provide timely resolution while providing excellent customer service- Generate referrals by developing and cultivating relationships with current and future clients while building a loyal client base- Educate International clients on credentials required to work in the U.S. including information on TN (Trade NAFTA) Visas, Visa Screen Certificates and Green Cards

Boca Raton, Fl (Remote Employee)

- Recruit and place assigned or referred Domestic and International Registered Nurses (clients) on short-term contracts in acute care facilities throughout the U.S.- Service, manage, and maintain increasing number of working clients with emphasis on meeting and exceeding production goals and service standards- Utilize and expand knowledge base of the nursing industry, client facilities, location and area information and benefits to clients to insure effective sales presentations - Communicate effectively with clients, both internally and externally, to research problems and provide timely resolution while providing excellent customer service\- Promoted to Senior Placement Consultant

Boca Raton, Fl

- Assist the Recruiter in managing current and future clients and contributing to the established production goals- Continual problem solving and communication with all departments (client accommodations, credentialing, payroll, insurance, marketing, and immigration) in order to achieve outstanding customer service and effectively resolve problems in a timely manner- Initiating the process of bonus and other reimbursements- Updating previous employment and obtaining references on client files preparing for travel- Assisting the recruiter with overflow calls and customer service calls- Follow up on QA documents and expired documents- Completion of weekly reports: expired address reports, last check address reports, and license to expire reports- Promoted to Placement Consultant Floater

Longwood, Fl

- Utilized motivational Interviewing and CBT to assist clients in making sustainable change - Provided case management to a wide array of clients from culturally diverse backgrounds- Conducted intake and data entry into Resource Point (database)- Assessed and developed preventative and therapeutic interventions designed to enhance the quality of life and human functioning- Integrated interventions into follow-up action guides of clients served- Empowered clients to set goals, and take action steps necessary to complete goals- Served as client advocates utilizing counseling and case management skills.- Counseled clients to help them understand and overcome personal, social and financial problems.- Encouraged clients to get involved in social, recreational and other therapeutic activities to enhance interpersonal skills and develop social relationships.- Assisted with conducting orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new interns.

Orlando, Fl

- Assessed client/family social and emotional factors to determine their potential to cope with terminal illness and death.- Provided psychosocial counseling and support to client/family experiencing emotional, social and economic conflict- Assisted client/family and staff in utilizing community resources- Participated in IDT (interdisciplinary team) meeting to establish, review and revise the plan of care for each client, including exchange of information, review of problems, and sharing of professional support- Maintained dignity of the dying client in both home and facility settings Consult and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in client's care- Support, instruct and educate the client, family, and caregiver and support their unique spiritual and cultural beliefs.- Maintained regular contact with clients, including visiting clients' homes.- Solicited advice and guidance from Social Work Field Supervisor and other experts when difficult or atypical situations developed- Utilized SunCoast EMR

Orlando, Fl

• Complete Psychosocial Assessments for Medically Underserved, Disabled, and Elderly patients utilizing a Strengths-based and person-in-environment approach• Conduct home visits • Assist clients in obtaining primary health care and prescription assistance • Connect clients to community resources • Provide case management services for patients at high risk for hospital readmission• Collaborate with community organizations including PCAN (Primary Care Access Network), Pathways to Care, Seniors First, Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities throughout the Metro Orlando area• Utilize Sunrise EMR and Allscripts Care Management to refer patients to post-acute care resources such as Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Facilities, Home Health Care Agencies, and Durable Medical Equipment companies• Assist clients in applying for benefits such as SNAP (Food Stamps), Safelink Wireless, Disability, Medicaid, AccessLynx, and other identified needs• Advocate for clients in a wide array areas including follow up on benefits, access to primary care, transportation, and other identified needs • Empower patients to manage their health care by connecting them to medical resources in the community as well as provide support and advocacy.

Boca Raton, Fl

.Manage logistics and distribution of over 304,000 diapers to 10 local partner agencies serving approximately 500 disadvantaged children a month inSouth Palm Beach and North Broward counties ensuring they have access to clean diapers; Manage budget of $14,000 and securing in kind donations of over $24,000 as well as manage 10 committee members ensuring continuous diaper drives and prospect follow up; Interact with 10 local partner agencies ensuring reporting requirements are met and requests are received and followed up on a monthly basis; Coordinate with the National Diaper Bank Network affiliate member status and manage reporting requirements;Serve on the National Diaper Bank Network's Planning Committee Member for 2nd Annual Diaper Banks in America Conference, May 2013-October 2013.

Boca Raton, Fl

Reviewed grant applications and provided recommendations to the Board of Directors. Awarded $25,000 to 21 local non-profits focusing on the issues of education, cultural arts, health & wellness, child welfare, poverty, homelessness, and children with disabilities.

Boca Raton, Fl

Worked with our local, state and federal elected officials to adocate for the Junior League of Florida's State Public Affairs Committe's issues including Aging out of Foster Care and Child Safety with Booster Seats.

Boca Raton, Fl

Assist the Chair with administration and tracking of completed Done-In-A-Day's by Junior League of Boca Raton members and help coordinate Done-In-A-Day programs. Additionally, supervises and staffs Done-In-A-Day events. Fills in for the Chair at meetings. Attends Goverance Council meetings.

Plantation, Florida

- Develop strong relationships with community and professional organizations to create consistent network to generate necessary inquiries and admissions- Educate referral source contacts on company services and provide feedback to the company on product needs- Respond to inquiries and consults with prospects on how company services can address their needs and expectations in order to engage them as clients - Develop and execute marketing plan ensuring staying within limitations of budget- Plan, coordinate, and manage marketing events including CEU presentations, consumer presentations, and professional networking opportunities

Lauderhill, Fl

Generate referrals by developing and cultivating relationships with multi-specialty professionals, colleagues in the industry, residents, and their families. Educate community about options in senior living.Advocate for residents and seniors in the community.Create and update competitive analysisPlan, coordinate, and manage community marketing eventsPlan and deliver presentations to professionals . Proofread advertisements and mailings.Provide private showings of the community and counseling to prospective residents and/or their families. Increased occupancy from 34% to 71%

Boca Raton, Fl

Recruit and place assigned or referred Domestic and International Registered Nurses (clients) on short-term contracts in acute care facilities throughout the U.S.Service, manage, and maintain increasing number of working clients with emphasis on meeting and exceeding production goals and service standardsUtilize and expand knowledge base of the nursing industry, client facilities, location and area information and benefits to clients to insure effective sales presentations Communicate effectively with clients, both internally and externally, to research problems and provide timely resolution while providing excellent customer serviceGenerate referrals by developing and cultivating relationships with current and future clients while building a loyal client baseEducate International clients on credentials required to work in the U.S. including information on TN (Trade NAFTA) Visas, Visa Screen Certificates and Green Cards

Boca Raton, Fl

Assist the Recruiter in managing current and future clients and contributing to the established production goalsContinual problem solving and communication with all departments (client accommodations, credentialing, payroll, insurance, marketing, and immigration) in order to achieve outstanding customer service and effectively resolve problems in a timely mannerInitiating the process of bonus and other reimbursementsUpdating previous employment and obtaining references on client files preparing for travelAssisting the recruiter with overflow calls and customer service callsFollow up on QA documents and expired documentsCompletion of weekly reports: expired address reports, last check address reports, and license to expire reportsSelling, submitting, and confirming assignments with clientAssisting in training new associates and recruiters for the associate roleCovered for a top 10 recruiter while she was out on maternity leave, ensuring she remained in the top 10 during her 12 week maternity leavePromoted to Recruiter

Performed data entry into Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable utilizing Peachtree Accounting softwareAssisted in preparing Audit SchedulesAssisted in recertification process for HUD eligible residentsMade copies of reports and other documents as deemed necessaryPerformed other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Performed secretarial duties, administrative detail, and follow-up in an efficient manner assisting General Manager and Business Office ManagerAssisted Marketing Department with: proofreading advertisements, monthly mailings, tours of the facility, ordering supplies, and follow-up calls to inquiriesMaintained resident, family, and professional contacts in ACT!2000 databaseUpdated resident census daily and maintained confidential resident files by room number and nameDistributed mail to residents and facility

Master’S Degree, Social Work

Activities and Societies: NASW (National Association of Social Workers), Florida Council on Aging, UCF Nu Pi Chapter of Phi Alpha Honor.

Courses Toward Master'S Degree, Nonprofit Management

Courses in: Nonprofit Administration; Grant Writing & Contract Management; Strategic Planning; Nonprofit Organizations; Volunteer.

Bachelor Of Science, Health Services Administration

Activities and Societies: LEAD Scholars Courses in Healthcare Ethics, Health Law, Risk Management, Healthcare Financial Management.

Dual Enrollment... 18 Credit Hours Towards Bachelor'S Degree, Dual Enrollment

Dual Enrollment while concurently enrolled in High School. Completed 18 credit hours from Fall 1998-July 1999

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates