Johnnisha Edmonds
Chattanooga
Summary
Invested Social Worker dedicated to forming trusting relationships and advocating for best interest of clients. Expertise in Medical and Mental Health. Respectful and compassionate professional offering 12-year background serving community by providing guidance for clients in need.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker
NHC Of Chattanooga
Chattanooga
09.2023 - Current
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
Social Work Intern
Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital
Chattanooga, TN
11.2023 - 05.2024
- 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.
- Conducted outreach to local referral sources to build strong partnerships for supportive services.
Social Worker
CHI Memorial
Chattanooga
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Connected patients with community resources, ensuring access to essential services such as housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
- Developed cultural competence through ongoing professional development opportunities, providing culturally sensitive services to diverse patient populations.
- Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions.
- Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
- Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
Social Work Intern
Hearth Hospice
Chattanooga, TN
08.2019 - 12.2019
- 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.
- Enhanced patient and family understanding of hospice services by providing thorough education and resources.
- Served as a liaison between hospices and external agencies such as hospitals or nursing homes to facilitate efficient patient transitions into hospice care settings.
- Supported patients in navigating complex healthcare systems, securing necessary resources, and addressing barriers to care.
Social Worker
Erlanger Health Systems
Chattanooga, TN
03.2017 - 08.2019
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
- Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
- De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2024
Skills
- Compassionate
- Case Management
- Client Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- Attention to Detail
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Risk Assessment
- Intervention Planning
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital
11.2023 - 05.2024
Social Worker
NHC Of Chattanooga
09.2023 - Current
Social Worker
CHI Memorial
07.2021 - 12.2022
Social Work Intern
Hearth Hospice
08.2019 - 12.2019
Social Worker
Erlanger Health Systems
03.2017 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Social Work
Walden University