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Niance (Ni) Koegelenberg

Summary

Dynamic Social Worker with a proven track record at The Prince Charles Hospital, showcasing exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive outcomes. Thorough psychosocial assessments and adept at navigating complex family dynamics through meaningful rapport building. Demonstrated leadership and dedication to Advance Care Planning through quality improvement projects and immersing myself into the hospital community.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Social Worker

The Prince Charles Hospital
12.2023 - Current
  • Experience working across Internal Medicine Services Acute and Subacute (EMU/RAMS, 1F, GEM, RAS)
  • Provide comprehensive psychosocial and risk assessments in accordance with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Code of Ethics AASW professional practice standards.
  • Updated patient documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Facilitated complex family meetings to ensure patient-centered care, engaging family members in discussions to address concerns and develop timely discharge plans to support patient flow.
  • Actively work within a multidisciplinary team and streamlining communication between healthcare workers, providers and families, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.
  • Advocated for patient needs within a healthcare setting, fostering collaboration among various departments to optimise care delivery.
  • Experience with Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT) applications and attending hearings, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), My Aged Care, Centerlink, Housing, Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse
  • Advance Care Planning (ACP) Champion, currently working on a Quality Improvement Project. Provide in services across the hospital, invited to present at the Palliative Care information panel and representing TPCH at the annual ACP Symposium in Adelaide.
  • Support Social Work students on placement swap days in line with AASW student placement guidelines.
  • Work from a strengths-based and trauma-informed perspective to assist patients to meet their individual goals and needs.
  • Active member of the Hospital community by working with the Eat Walk and Engage team to start up and facilitate shared dining, attend and actively participate in CMT, assist with facilitation of UQ medical students

Social Work Placement (Gained Employment)

Queensland Health, The Prince Charles Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Experience working in Internal Medicine Services Acute and Subacute (Early Assessment and Management Unit, 1F, Geriatric Evaluation Management) and Intensive Care Unit,
    Paediatrics, Emergency Department, Post Acute Care Services, Residential and Transition Care.

Social Work Placement (Gained Employment)

Queensland Education, Waterford State School
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Enhanced client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans.
  • Improved family functioning by providing supportive counselling and connecting them with community resources.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners through consistent communication and collaboration, ensuring streamlined service delivery for clients in need.
  • Promoted individual empowerment by assisting clients in setting realistic goals and connecting them to relevant support systems.
  • Designed and facilitated an emotional literacy program focused on emotional regulation. Working with students to
    understand their triggers, and strategies they need to improve their social and emotional well-being.

Coordinator

Out of School Hours Care, Pumicestone State School
05.2019 - 05.2023
  • Responsible person at 145 place service
  • Highly skilled in behaviour management
  • Strong ties to community through supportive contact with
    families and empowering parents.
  • Working with key stakeholders to develop and implement
    support plans to engage children and families.
  • Ability to build rapport and deescalate children successfully.
  • Writing Inclusion support plans, reflections, and Quality
    improvement plans and weekly programming.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing a large service.

Coordinator

Community Kitchen
06.2017 - 05.2019
  • Coordinated deliveries on tight schedules to meet community
    needs.
  • Volunteer and Work for the Dole Coordinator
  • Worked discreetly to protect locations of women's refuges.
  • Ran programs for up to 150 people to make food for the
    community

Education

Bachelor of Social Work (Grade Point Average 6.05)

Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD
12-2023

Skills

  • Proven excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
    including, active listening and demonstrated ability to adapt
    communication style and approach to the level of the audience
  • Effective time and priority management skills with the
    ability to maintain knowledge of tasks with repeated interruptions
  • Proven self-reflective and awareness attributes
  • Dedication to lifelong learning, critical self reflection and encouraging of constructive feedback
  • Motivated and enthusiastic, focused on positive relationship
    building
  • Naturally go the extra mile, take pride in being able to anticipate people's needs
  • Follow AASW social work values

Timeline

Social Worker

The Prince Charles Hospital
12.2023 - Current

Social Work Placement (Gained Employment)

Queensland Health, The Prince Charles Hospital
07.2023 - 10.2023

Social Work Placement (Gained Employment)

Queensland Education, Waterford State School
02.2022 - 06.2023

Coordinator

Out of School Hours Care, Pumicestone State School
05.2019 - 05.2023

Coordinator

Community Kitchen
06.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Social Work (Grade Point Average 6.05)

Griffith University

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