In my role as a medical social worker, I’m dedicated to supporting patients through some of the most challenging times in their lives. Social work is about more than just connecting people to resources—it’s about advocating for those who need a voice, providing compassionate care, and helping individuals navigate complex healthcare systems. Whether it’s offering emotional support, coordinating care plans, or ensuring patients have access to essential services, my work is driven by a commitment to making a real difference in people’s lives. Through this blog, I share insights, experiences, and the impact social work has in healthcare and beyond.
We recently had a winter storm pass through Houston, and part of working in a hospital is that sometimes you get stuck there, either by choice or by the hospital calling a code grey, aka the ride-out team. I volunteered both times, last year and this year, to be on Team A. I recently recapped…
People have gotten too comfortable pushing boundaries, so here is a reminder that if someone is testing yours, boundaries are there for a reason, reinforce them, and honor them. The following are some of my personal ones. Online boundariesI do not share every detail about my life here or anywhere online, including at work. It’s…
I briefly hinted at starting a long-term goal in my yearly goal post—and if you’re a social worker, you know one of the longest (or what feels like the longest) things for us to get is our LCSW. Another two years of our life, countless hours of supervision and work hours, just to even sit…
If I’ve learned anything in my career, it’s this: no one really knows what you’re doing, let alone appreciates that you’re doing it well. So what do you do? You become your own biggest cheerleader. You’re the only one who can truly advocate for yourself, who knows what you do during all those hours, and…
Welcome back to my weekend reflections, where I dive into the highs and lows of my workweek! High: I had a one-on-one with my manager this week, and it went well. I like to receive feedback in real-time and check in with my manager to make sure that expectations, roles, and responsibilities are still the…
I recently hit the one-year mark at my job, and immediately, my mind started racing. One year? How? Where has the time gone? What have I even done this past year? Have I accomplished anything worthwhile? I had to take a step back and reflect. And you know what? While it’s been a whirlwind, this…