Karma Penjor

Psychosocial Assessment: Developed expertise in conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments for cancer patients, identifying their emotional, psychological, and social needs throughout their treatment.

Care Coordination: Collaborated closely with MDT to ensure integrated care, promoting effective communication and comprehensive patient support.

Resource Linkage: Enhanced skills in connecting patients and families with community resources, financial assistance, and support services, ensuring they have the tools needed for coping and recovery.

Crisis Management: Strengthened crisis intervention abilities by addressing acute emotional distress in patients, utilising appropriate strategies to provide immediate support and stabilisation.

Patient Education: Engaged in patient and family education regarding treatment options, coping strategies, and available resources, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.

Cultural Sensitivity: Demonstrated cultural competence by providing respectful and individualised care that acknowledges and honours patients' diverse backgrounds and beliefs.

Professional Development: Actively participated in supervision and training opportunities to enhance skills, reflect on practice, and incorporate feedback into service delivery.

Comprehensive Patient Support: Developed skills in providing holistic support to patients undergoing rehabilitation, addressing both physical and emotional challenges during their recovery journey.

Assessment and Care Planning: Gained proficiency in conducting detailed psychosocial assessments and creating individualized care plans, tailoring interventions to meet each patient's unique needs.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Enhanced ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, effectively communicating with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes.

Resource Navigation: Acquired knowledge in linking patients with appropriate community resources and services to ensure continuity of care post-discharge, facilitating a smooth transition back to daily life.

Crisis Intervention Skills: Strengthened crisis intervention skills by managing acute situations, providing timely support and guidance to patients in distress.

Documentation and Compliance: Developed expertise in maintaining accurate clinical documentation and adhering to organizational policies and quality standards, ensuring compliance in all aspects of practice.

Professional Development: Engaged in ongoing professional development through supervision and training opportunities, reflecting on practice, and incorporating feedback to improve service delivery.

• Assisted families in understanding the complexities of transitioning elderly loved ones into a residential setting.
• Provided guidance to caregivers regarding available support services and programs.

• Created detailed reports on individual clients' needs and preferences for long-term care options.
• Communicated regularly with clients to ensure that their needs were being met during transition periods.