Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Carri Massau Ables

Hobart

Summary

Dedicated renal social worker with expertise in psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, and patient counseling. Proven ability to link community resources and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Renal Social Worker

Fresenius Kidney Care
Merrillville
08.2015 - Current
  • Coordinated psychosocial assessments and developed tailored treatment plans and progress notes to support patient care
  • Counseled patients regularly to address psychosocial challenges and enhance coping strategies
  • Gathered community resources and coordinated referrals to connect patients with essential services
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of professionals and patients to determine treatment options
  • Assisted with training new social workers in region

Renal Social Worker

Davita Inc.
Merrillville
06.2011 - 08.2015
  • Conducted comprehensive psychosocial assessments to identify patient needs and inform treatment strategies
  • Provided ongoing counseling to support patients in overcoming personal and social challenges
  • Coordinated psychosocial assessments and treatment plans, documenting progress to ensure continuity of care
  • Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of professionals and patients to determine treatment options
  • Led the regional social work team for 15 months

Discharge Planner

Community Hospital
Munster
11.2008 - 06.2011
  • Coordinated patient discharge plans with healthcare teams and family members.
  • Assessed patient needs and resources for successful transitions.
  • Communicated discharge instructions clearly to patients and caregivers.
  • Implemented and managed stroke support group to provide peer assistance and education.

Discharge Planner

Select Specialty Hospitals
Hammond
06.2005 - 11.2008
  • Coordinated patient discharge plans with healthcare teams and family members.
  • Assessed patient needs and resources for successful transitions.
  • Communicated discharge instructions clearly to patients and caregivers.
  • Reviewed medical records to ensure compliance with discharge protocols.

Medical Social Worker

Visiting Nurse Association Porter County
Valparaiso
04.2001 - 06.2005
  • Provided counseling to patients and families during health crises.
  • Assessed clients' social needs and developed comprehensive care plans.
  • Coordinated services with healthcare teams and community resources.
  • Assessed patient needs through comprehensive social evaluations and interviews.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.
  • Provided counseling and support to patients and families facing health challenges.
  • Coordinated community resources and services for patient assistance and support.

MSW Intern

Choices Counseling Services
Valparaiso
09.2004 - 04.2005

Interned for MSW level concentration placement in community counseling agency. Duties included meeting weekly w/ teenage and child clients to provide therapeutic interventions, including coping with psychosocial issues.

MSW Intern

VNA Hospice
Valparaiso
01.2004 - 04.2004

Interned for master's level foundation placement in the hospice's bereavement program. Made follow-up phone calls to bereaved individuals and completed bereavement assessments.

Unit Social Worker

Beverly Healthcare Southlake
Merrillville
04.1999 - 04.2001
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and progress notes.
  • Advocated for clients' rights and access to necessary healthcare resources.
  • Conducted assessments to determine client needs and appropriate services.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Provided crisis intervention and conflict resolution for clients and families.

BSW Intern

Northern IN Rehab Center/Porter Memorial Hospital
Valparaiso
09.1998 - 04.1999

Coordinated patient discharge plans at NIRC, ensuring smooth transitions from a 13-bed acute rehab facility.

Education

Bachelors of Social Work

Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
05.1999

Masters Social Work

Indiana University Northwest
Gary, IN
05.2005

Skills

  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Case management
  • Crisis intervention
  • Community resource linkage
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient counseling

Certification

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, IN and IL

Accomplishments

CARE Award for Quality and Safety, 2024

Affiliations

Calumet Region Striders, Volunteer Coordinator 2014-2018

Timeline

Renal Social Worker

Fresenius Kidney Care
08.2015 - Current

Renal Social Worker

Davita Inc.
06.2011 - 08.2015

Discharge Planner

Community Hospital
11.2008 - 06.2011

Discharge Planner

Select Specialty Hospitals
06.2005 - 11.2008

MSW Intern

Choices Counseling Services
09.2004 - 04.2005

MSW Intern

VNA Hospice
01.2004 - 04.2004

Medical Social Worker

Visiting Nurse Association Porter County
04.2001 - 06.2005

Unit Social Worker

Beverly Healthcare Southlake
04.1999 - 04.2001

BSW Intern

Northern IN Rehab Center/Porter Memorial Hospital
09.1998 - 04.1999

Bachelors of Social Work

Valparaiso University

Masters Social Work

Indiana University Northwest
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