MARIA M.

SUTHERLAND
102 Danzid Drive (843) 875-2966 (H) (843) 991-5708 (C)
Summerville, SC 29483 mscc9b1c@westpos
t.net

Objective: Licensed Social Worker with some experience; is seeking a case manag
ement position with a hospice or home health agency within the greater Charlesto
n area.
Education: MSW University of South Carolina Columbia, SC
BS May 2006 Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC
2002-2003 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC
Employment/Field Placement History:
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Field Placement, Charleston, SC (Fall 2007)
* Assigned to the Blue Team. Ran computer generated reports on admissions since
last report for Blue Team. Rounds, surgery rounds. Reported on patients seen the
previous day. Visited patients, families at bedside, assessed psychosocial need
s of patients, families. Many patients needed placement for rehabilitation, acti
vely worked to place patients. Annotated patient charts, Reported to supervisor
all circumstances and conditions regarding patients. Interest in End of Life Car
e, assigned to work with veteran in long-term care, patients in VA Nursing Home.
* Applied for and was accepted into a one-year educational pilot program for End
of Life Care. The program involved Interdisciplinary Teams from USC, Winthrop (
MSW), Clemson (Nursing) and the hospital chaplain program in Anderson, South Car
olina.
Palmetto Health Hospice, Field Placement, Summerville Office, SC (2006- 2007)
* Admission psychosocial assessment of patients, orient patient and caregiver to
Hospice philosophy, bereavement risks, long and short term plans, referrals for
chaplain, volunteers, assist with advance directives, pain assessment. Submitte
d Plan of Care and all pertinent documents within 24 hours of home visit. Referr
als to resources within the community.
* Conducted routine home visits based on Plan of Care, concrete assistance if ne
eded, provided emotional support.
* Actively participated in Interdisciplinary Team meetings to discuss, review an
d update Plan of Care as needed
* Assisted LMSW with start-up of caregiver support group at the Summerville Seni
or Center.
South Carolina Employment Services, Summerville, South Carolina (2005-2005)
* Assisted clients with registration for services, job searches, resume program,
use of computers, and job
placement referrals
Veteran's Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation VRE, Charleston, South Carolina (20
02-2004)
* Administrative assistant to three counselors, responsible for all corresponden
ce, supplies, reports on vehicles, office equipment, scheduling appointments, cl
ient testing for assessment
Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit 205, Charleston, South Carolina (1997-2000)
* Independent Duty- reported directly to the off-site Commanding Officer
* Responsible for all documents to effect unit change of homeport move from Seaf
ord, Delaware to Charleston in June 1997.
* Liaison between departments and other units, commands
* Supervised three junior personnel. Responsible for overall administrative func
tions including all correspondence, reports, travel claim liquidation, maintenan
ce of files and electronic information

Skills: Excellent Customer Service, superior communicator, team player. Profici

ent in the use of most office equipment including: fax, copier and postal meter
machine.
Computer: Internet Explorer, Google, most search engines, Microsoft Office XP, W
orks, Excel, Power Point, Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)
Charleston Southern University Activities:
Psi Chi/Psychology Club (2003-2006), Historian (2004-2006)
Participated in all club service projects and fund raising events
Walk for Juvenile Diabetes
National Alcohol Screening Day- assisted with surveys
National Depression Screening Day- provided information to participants
SEPA Conferences (2005, 2006)
Study abroad/Mission to Romania July 2004
Worked with abandoned babies, street children and foster families
CSU Students for Life - President, founding member (2004-2006)
Disseminate information about life issues to student body
Arranged for special guest speakers
Life Chain at local church (October 2004, 2005)
March for Life in Columbia, SC (January 2005, 2006)
March for Life in Washington, DC (January 2006)
Have a Heart for Babies - fundraiser for Lowcountry Crisis Pregnancy Cente
r
Luminaries for Life Ceremony (fundraiser and memorial) (November 2005)
Psychology Internship at Callen-Lacey Center for Children (2006)
Membership in Professional Associations:
National Association of Social Workers
American Psychological Association
Church Activities:
Member of St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church, Summerville, South Car
olina 1997-present
Parish Altar Guild (altar linens)
Sacristan (supervise preparation and set-up for Mass)
Lector (proclaim readings from Holy Scripture at Mass)
Honors/Awards:
Dean's List
Psi Chi, National Honor Society of Psychology
Alpha Chi, National College Honor Scholarship Society
National Dean's List
Navy Commendation Medal
Navy Achievement Medal (3)
Good Conduct Medal (4)
Currently a volunteer at Catholic Charities in N. Charleston
References: Available upon request.