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SULAMITA (SUE) KODIENE 1554 East Divot Drive, Tempe, AZ 85283 phone# (480) 829-9638 e-mail: [email protected] MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER - MEDICAL AND BEHAVIORAL SETTINGS Entry-level position within the field of Medical Social Work that will effective ly utilize my skills, advanced education, and experience to help make a positive contribution toward meeting organizational goals and objectives. Innovative an d versatile professional that enjoys working on challenging projects that demand effective team work within a diverse group of individuals. Well adept at worki ng effectively both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments to complete assigned tasks/projects while adhering to strict deadlines. Excel a t analyzing complex problems while leveraging practical knowledge and scientific principles to devise appropriate solutions. Exceptional interpersonal and comm unication skills used to build rapport and strong relationships with patients, c olleagues, and superiors. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS: Excellent knowledge of coordinating patient care and discharge planning. Exceptional ability to obtain collateral information and to develop patient trea tment plans. Extensive history of experience as a multi-disciplinary team member. Tireless patient and family advocate as well as compassionate and keenly sensiti ve to the care and well-being of others. Fluent in English, Russian, and Lithuanian languages. CORE COMPETENCIES: Confidential Information Handling Excellent Patient Care/Support Relationship Building/Patient Rapport Medical Documentation/Charting Decision Making/Problem-Solving Well Organized/Detail-Oriented Self-Motivated/Efficient/Fast Learner Multi-Tasking/Prioritizing Communication/Interpersonal Skills/Team/Group Collaboration EDUCATION: Master of Social Work (May 2010) Arizona State University Tempe, AZ (GPA: 4.0) Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (May 2007) Arizona State University Tempe, AZ (GPA: 3.8/Summa cum Laude) Bachelor of Arts in Artistic Leather Working Estonian Academy of Arts (Previously Tallinn Art University) Estonia Relevant Courses Completed: Advanced Social Work Practice in Behavioral Health, Medical Terminology, Social Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Minority Issues in Psychology, and Research Met hods and Statistics PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: MIHS Psychiatric Annex Phoenix, AZ Fall 2009 - Spring 2010 Clinical Internship *Coordinate care and discharge planning with physicians, families, and outpatien t providers. *Key member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team Strong knowledge of community

resources available to assist patients and families. *Experience with Magellan Health Services organization and its contracted provid ers. *Excellent knowledge of DSM-IV. Hospice of the Valley Mesa, AZ Fall 2008 - Spring 2009 Clinical Internship *Key member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team. *Obtained collateral information, complete social histories, and developed patie nt care plans. *Advocate for patients and families ensuring issues and concerns were heard and addressed quickly and appropriately. *Actively worked with Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS). *Assisted patients and families in the utilization of community resources. Arizona State University Tempe, AZ Fall 2006 - Spring 2007 Research Assistant *Studied life histories and cultural factors among Hispanic leaders and non-lead ers. *Conducted in-depth face-to-face interviews. *Analyzed data collected to support specific research hypotheses. Transcription and data analysis involved multiple regression models of qualitative interview texts. *Learned effective interview procedures and techniques. *Developed abstracts and other scholarly products presented at professional conf erences. Hospice of the Valley Mesa Fall 2007 - Spring 2010 Volunteer/Caregiver *Provide companionship and socialization for patients with little or no family o r a reprieve for routine caregivers. Independent Caregiver Scottsdale, AZ Spring 2002 - Present Volunteer/In-Home Companion *Care for elderly individuals by performing personal and domestic services as we ll as providing emotional support. References available upon request.

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