Melissa Kapolczynski
DeRidder
Summary
Compassionate social worker with background in providing support and guidance to patients navigating complex health systems. Skilled in developing personalized care plans, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and advocating for patient needs. Proven ability to improve patient outcomes through effective communication, resource coordination, and emotional support. Demonstrated impact in enhancing patient satisfaction and facilitating community resources access.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Social Worker
Amedisys Home Health
Pensacola
12.2020 - Current
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions.
- Utilized data and experience to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.
- Maintained detailed records regarding patient progress, clinical interventions and case notes in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Collaborated with other professionals to assess client needs.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Coordinated psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and progress notes.
Hospice Social Worker
Haven Hospice
Jacksonville
- Organized support groups to help families understand and support client or patient.
- Provided emotional and practical support to individuals facing terminal illness.
- Advised caregivers on how to cope with the physical and emotional demands of caring for a terminally ill person.
- Counseled patients and families on issues related to death and dying, including spiritual matters or legal and financial concerns.
- Counseled clients or patients individually and in group sessions to assist recovery from illness and to adjust to life.
Social Work Intern
Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center
Baton Rouge
- Cultivated relationships with local organizations dedicated to helping underserved communities.
- Organized recreational activities to help build self-esteem among disadvantaged youth.
- Provided crisis intervention to children and youth in need of immediate assistance.
- Advocated on behalf of vulnerable children and youth in court proceedings or other legal settings.
- Provided counseling services individually or in a group setting to promote healthy behavior changes among clients.
Social Worker
Spectrum Rehab Services
Denham Springs
- Provided individual and group mental health counseling in alignment with evidence-based practice and clinical models.
- Facilitated psychoeducation groups on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and relapse prevention.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions based on best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
- Provided counseling for relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems.
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2007
Skills
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
- Client relationship management
- Community outreach
- Emotional support
- Active listening
- Bereavement services
- Psychosocial assessment
Certification
- LMSW State of Louisiana
Timeline
Medical Social Worker
Amedisys Home Health
12.2020 - Current
Hospice Social Worker
Haven Hospice
Social Work Intern
Baton Rouge Juvenile Detention Center
Social Worker
Spectrum Rehab Services
Master of Science - Social Work
Louisiana State University
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