Doretha Bullard
Baton Rouge
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience in medical social work and human resources. Strong background in patient advocacy, psychosocial assessment, and employee relations. Aiming to leverage clinical and administrative expertise in a role that supports individuals
in crisis and complex systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group, North Baton Rouge Health Clinic
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2025 - Current
- - Provide psychosocial assessments and support services for patients across outpatient settings.
- - Assist patients with accessing community resources, benefits, and follow-up care.
- - Support psychiatric evaluations and coordinate care for patients with mental health needs.
- - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address social determinants of health.
- - Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
- Promoted effective communication between patients, families, and medical staff through skilled mediation techniques during challenging conversations.
Medical Social Worker (PRN)
Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2022 - 03.2025
- - Completed comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify strengths and barriers impacting patient care.
- - Assisted patients and families in coping with illness, trauma, hospitalization, and end-of-life concerns.
- - Connected families to community and hospital-based resources to promote stability and self-sufficiency.
- - Documented services and maintained updated patient records.
- Provided counseling services to families navigating complex medical situations.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, adhering to strict confidentiality guidelines in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Human Resources Coordinator
Rise Behavioral Services
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2019 - 03.2022
- - Managed full-cycle recruiting including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding.
- - Processed bi-weekly payroll and maintained HR data in BambooHR.
- - Coordinated new-hire orientation and maintained employee personnel records.
- - Tracked attendance, PTO, and supported progressive discipline processes.
- - Ensured compliance with HR policies, legal requirements, and government reporting.
Education
Master's of Social Work - Social Work
Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-2021
Bachelor of Science -
Austin Peay State University
08.2016
Skills
- Communication
- Crisis Intervention
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Resource Coordination
- Documentation
- Compliance
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Integrity
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group, North Baton Rouge Health Clinic
04.2025 - Current
Medical Social Worker (PRN)
Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital
04.2022 - 03.2025
Human Resources Coordinator
Rise Behavioral Services
06.2019 - 03.2022
Master's of Social Work - Social Work
Southern University At New Orleans
Bachelor of Science -
Austin Peay State University