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Patrina Edwards

Yeadon

Summary

Social work professional with robust background in providing comprehensive support to individuals and families. Skilled in developing and implementing tailored intervention plans to address specific needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving impactful outcomes, adaptable to evolving circumstances.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Social Worker/Social Services Advocate

Defenders Association
02.2022 - Current
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
  • Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Inglis House
06.2019 - 12.2020
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

Social Work Intern

Temple University Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Managed caseload efficiently, prioritizing tasks and maintaining timely communication with clients, colleagues, and supervisors.
  • Offered community resource guidance to clients to meet family needs for assistance.
  • Consulted with other professionals to gain insight and advice and build strong network within organization.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of social work.
  • Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
  • Mediated between family members to facilitate conflict resolution and build healthy family relationships.
  • Implemented evidence-based interventions to address diverse client needs including mental health, addiction, trauma, and family dynamics.
  • Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized service plans.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Fox Chase Cancer Center
08.2017 - 12.2018
  • Take and recorded vital signs for patients on Same Day Surgical Procedure Unit
  • Assisted the Registered Nursing Staff with care related to oncologic surgical patients
  • Provided nursing care in accordance with patient care policies and procedures of the organization

Social Work Intern

Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Assessed program effectiveness using feedback from participants and data analysis techniques, making recommendations for improvement as needed.
  • Improved client outcomes by developing and implementing individualized service plans.
  • Interviewed clients to assess needs and determine most suitable needs and services.
  • Maintained client reports to track client progress, record interventions and provide relevant data for analysis.
  • Supported families in addressing parenting challenges through education, resource connection, and skills training workshops.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Aria Health
06.2014 - 02.2016
  • Provided nursing care in accordance with patient care policies and procedures
  • Ensured the safety and well-being of the patient is maintained
  • Assisted patient with bathing and grooming
  • Measured and recorded patient's fluid intake and output

Direct Care Worker

Public Partnerships
07.2013 - 05.2015
  • Helped patient in activities of daily living including serving meals and linen changing
  • Reported the daily activities to the supervisor
  • Transported patient to doctor’s appointments

Education

LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA
08.2020

Social Work Honor Society Chapter -

LaSalle University

Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
04.2025

Skills

  • Compassionate
  • Case management
  • Client advocacy
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

CPR/BLS

Timeline

Social Worker/Social Services Advocate

Defenders Association
02.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Inglis House
06.2019 - 12.2020

Social Work Intern

Temple University Hospital
09.2018 - 12.2019

Social Work Intern

Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network
01.2018 - 05.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Fox Chase Cancer Center
08.2017 - 12.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Aria Health
06.2014 - 02.2016

Direct Care Worker

Public Partnerships
07.2013 - 05.2015

Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

LaSalle University

Social Work Honor Society Chapter -

LaSalle University

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