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Medical Social Worker & Transplant Coordinator | Clinical Crisis Intervention | Organ Donation & Family Support | St. John’s Medical College Hospital
About
Dedicated Medical Social Worker at St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bengaluru, with a deep commitment to holistic patient care, ethical practice, and systemic advocacy. With an MSW from Nirmala Niketan, I bridge the gap between complex healthcare systems and vulnerable patient populations during their most critical moments. My practice at St. John's is rooted in evidence-based psychosocial support, where I facilitate life-saving treatment, manage high-stakes crisis interventions, and navigate intricate healthcare pathways for patients and their caregivers. Whether providing grief counseling in the Emergency Department, facilitating organ transplant coordination, or managing complex casework, I am driven by a commitment to dignity and patient-centered outcomes. Core Competencies: - Clinical Social Work: Crisis Intervention, Psychological First Aid, Grief & Bereavement Counseling, Psychosocial Assessments, and Reality Orientation. - Healthcare Administration & Advocacy: Resource Mobilization & Fund Facilitation, Government Scheme Navigation, Insurance Liaison, and DAMA/Admission Counseling. - Organ Transplant Coordination: Specialized training in organ/tissue donation protocols and family support. - Research & Data Management: Cross-country research analysis, database management, data coding, and literature reviews. - Technical Skills: MS Excel, PowerPoint, and proficiency in medical terminology. I thrive in multidisciplinary teams, utilizing a blend of empathy and critical thinking to provide supportive interventions for trauma victims, caregivers, and diverse patient groups.
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Work experience
Medical Social Worker at St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Medical Social Work Intern at St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 · 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Research Assistant at Working for an Independent International Public Health Consultant in Delhi - Dr. Alka Aggarwal Singh, Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 · 3 mos
Education
Master of Social Work - MSW, Social Work, College of Social Work (Empowered Autonomous), Nirmala Niketan Institute, Mumbai
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Philosophy, Indira Gandhi National Open University
