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Taylor Prackett

Memphis

Summary

Dedicated Social Worker with many years of experience helping clients change behaviors and access family and community resources to manage health. Develops and implements training for staff and attends seminars and conferences for professional development. Continuously improves processes and services to support patient care, education, and family dynamics.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bachelor of Social Work

Regional One Health Hospital
Memphis
08.2023 - Current
  • Educated patients and families on available social services and community resources.
  • Provided crisis intervention services to patients experiencing acute psychiatric symptoms or crisis situations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients.
  • Conducted assessments of patient's psychosocial needs and provided appropriate referrals.
  • Trained new hires
  • Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.

Camp Counselor

Dream Memphis
Memphis
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
  • Tracked attendance, checking off present individuals.
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents, and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Provided positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior by using age-appropriate limits and choices.
  • Led initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the camp community.
  • Managed conflict resolution among campers, promoting a positive and supportive community atmosphere.

Family Liaison

Porter Leath
Memphis
08.2021 - 08.2023
  • Coordinated events such as parent-teacher conferences and open house nights.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
  • Organized informational meetings for parents, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders.
  • Educated families about local educational and job opportunities.
  • Developed strategies to promote positive behavior changes among students.
  • Worked closely with teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, and other specialists in order to ensure effective implementation of IEPs.
  • Collaborated with community resources to develop programs that meet the needs of families.
  • Counseled parents on issues related to their children's academic performance and social development.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between families and school staff members.

Caregiver

Public Partnerships LLC
Memphis
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.

School Social Work Intern

MCK Behavior Services
Memphis
03.2018 - 04.2020
  • Collaborated with the administrator and behavior analyst to create a behavioral plan.
  • Utilized Applied Behavioral Analysis principles in daily instruction activities.
  • Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review.
  • Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
  • Planned, coordinated, and scheduled daily activities for residents with the house manager.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss resident care plans.

Camp Counselor

Knowlege Quest
Memphis
01.2018 - 04.2018
  • Assisted in developing weekly lesson plans for various age groups.
  • Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
  • Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, communication.
  • Monitored camper behaviors during meals ensuring proper hygiene habits were followed.
  • Improved camper experience with list of flash-fun ideas.
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

LeMoyne-Owen College
Memphis, TN
06-2020

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Holmes Community College
Goodman, MS
05-2015

High School Diploma -

Kirby High School
Memphis, TN
05-2013

Skills

  • Case management
  • Active listening
  • Communication skills
  • Diverse groups presentations
  • Individual and family support
  • Compassionate
  • Team collaboration
  • Training and mentoring
  • Psychosocial assessments
  • Educating families
  • Assessing needs
  • Improving well-being

Affiliations

  • Team Captain in all sports from high school to college.

Certification

  • Ordained Youth Minister (2021)

Accomplishments

  • Community Member of the month (Double Tree Elementary, 2022)
  • BEE Award (Regional One Health Hospital, 2024)
  • Kudos Award (Regional One Health Hospital, 2025)

Timeline

Camp Counselor

Dream Memphis
06.2025 - 08.2025

Bachelor of Social Work

Regional One Health Hospital
08.2023 - Current

Family Liaison

Porter Leath
08.2021 - 08.2023

Caregiver

Public Partnerships LLC
08.2019 - 03.2021

School Social Work Intern

MCK Behavior Services
03.2018 - 04.2020

Camp Counselor

Knowlege Quest
01.2018 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

LeMoyne-Owen College

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Holmes Community College

High School Diploma -

Kirby High School
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