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 at Ascension St. Joe's Hospital (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 at Hope Behavioral Services (2021-01 – 2021-08)

• Facilitated virtual group sessions and developed experience with biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, discharge/transfer summaries, and DAP notes.
• Organized case documentation for an agency audit and compiled documentation and forms supporting development of a grant proposal.

Registered Nurse at Spring Meadows Naperville (Capital Senior Living) (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 at St. Patrick's Residence Nursing and Rehabilitation (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 at Silverado Memory Care (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 at Datamatics Consultants Inc. (2007-11 – 2012-12)

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

Veterinary Technician at VCA Aurora (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 in Nursing – University of St. Francis, Leach College of Nursing (2017-05)

Business Career Program – Computer Systems Institute (2023)