Sujaya Haran

Illinois Licensed Social Worker with an MSW, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Health Services Administration, combining hands-on hospital social work experience with a clinical background in registered nursing. Experienced in biopsychosocial assessment, discharge planning, SNF and post-acute referrals, PASRR screening, community-resource coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Combines social work and nursing experience to support patient-centered care and facilitate safe, timely transitions across care settings.

Social Work Intern - Ascension St. Joe's Hospital - Joliet, IL

(2022-08 - 2022-12)

• Conducted biopsychosocial assessments and engaged patients and families to identify psychosocial needs, preferences, and factors affecting discharge planning.
• Supported discharge planning by communicating assessment findings and patient/family preferences to case managers and collaborating with nurses, physicians, and other care-team members.
• Coordinated referrals through AIDA for skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, infusion centers, hospice and palliative care, and acute and subacute rehabilitation.
• Completed PASRR screening requests for patients requiring skilled nursing, intermediate care, or long-term care placement.
• Facilitated transitions of care by obtaining patient/family preferences, arranging ambulance or other transportation, completing discharge paperwork, and supporting timely execution of physician discharge orders.
• Connected patients with state and community resources, including Will County services for older adults and individuals with substance use disorders.
• Maintained timely Meditech documentation of assessments, patient/family interactions, interdisciplinary communications, referrals, completed orders, and other hospital social work activities.

Social Work Intern - Hope Behavioral Services (Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center) - Joliet, IL

(2021-01 - 2021-08)

• Facilitated Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and Outpatient (OP) group sessions in substance use disorder cases fostering client engagement, therapeutic interaction, emotional expression, and recovery-oriented discussions using Socratic questioning.
• Developed a therapeutic relationship with clients through empathy, active listening, compassion, with a client-centric approach, while creating a non-judgmental and safe environment for clients to openly discuss their experiences and concerns.
• Acquired hands-on experience with compiling biopsychosocial assessments to identify clients’ needs, strengths, challenges, coping abilities, and their support systems.
• Facilitated virtual group sessions, focused on client engagement with meaningful and respectful participation, emotional expression, coping skills, interpersonal relationships, and supportive peer interactions.
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and competence with respect for clients’ diverse cultural backgrounds, beliefs, values, traditions, and individual experiences while providing appropriate support.
• Supported clients’ to develop healthy coping strategies and emotional regulation skills, including techniques related to anger management, stress management, and constructive communication.
• Applied trauma-informed principles when engaging with clients and responding to individual psychosocial needs.
• Assisted with developing individualized treatment plans based on identified needs and treatment goals.
• Prepared and reviewed clinical documentation including DAP progress notes and discharge/ transfer summaries.
• Maintained confidentiality of client records and documentation in accordance with agency policies, professional ethics, and confidentiality standards.
• Organized case documentation for an agency audit and compiled documentation and forms supporting the development of a grant proposal.

Registered Nurse - Spring Meadows Naperville (Capital Senior Living) - Naperville, IL

(2019-09 - 2020-07)

• Provided nursing care for residents, including individuals with dementia and other medical needs, while supporting resident safety, comfort, and continuity of care.
• Administered medications, performed wound care and other treatments, monitored changes in condition, communicated with physicians, and carried out orders in a timely manner.
• Communicated resident updates to families and guided CNAs and caregivers in delivering safe and coordinated resident care.

Registered Nurse - St. Patrick's Residence Nursing and Rehabilitation - Naperville, IL

(2018-03 - 2018-04)

• Provided bedside nursing for patients with subacute conditions, including patients discharged from hospitals who required continued care.
• Administered medications and treatments according to patient care needs.

Registered Nurse - Silverado Memory Care - Naperville, IL

(2017-12 - 2018-03)

• Cared for residents with dementia, memory impairment, and other medical needs; administered prescribed medications and provided redirection and ongoing supportive care.

Recruiter / Office Manager - Datamatics Consultants Inc. - Duluth, GA

(2007-11 - 2012-12)

Supported recruiting, candidate communication, timesheet and vacation-log administration, scheduling, and year-end financial data preparation.

Veterinary Technician - VCA Aurora - Aurora, IL

(2006-12 - 2007-11)

Provided hands-on care for critically ill animals, including vital-sign assessment, IV placement, medication administration, and family communication.

Master of Social Work - University of St. Francis, College of Arts and Science (2022-12)

Master of Health Services Administration - University of St. Francis, College of Business and Health Administration (2019-05)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - University of St. Francis, Leach College of Nursing (2017-05)

Business Career Program - Marketing, Digital Multimedia, Business Fundamentals, Hospitality Leadership - Computer Systems Institute, Lombard, IL (2023 - 2027-09)