maria braker

assisted people and their families at the end of life. Met pt and families at their home. Helped pt and familly come to terms with the end of life. Referrals to community, state and federal programs. Lead bereavement support groups in three towns. participated in volunteer training groups. much coordination with the entire team of staff and volunteers.

helping people adjust to chronic kidney disease. kidney education, referrals to community, state and federal programs, assist with support groups, work with a multipy disciplinary team to help patients meet their health goals.

covered a variety of units. A surgical unit, ICU, ER, and Radiation therapy. discharge planning, cousnelling, endof life, advanced directives, child and elder abuse reporting, sexual assault counselling, referrals to community, state and federal programs. Later was moved to the kidney , kidney-pancrease transplant program and the acute dialysis unit. Counselling, education , and referrals to resources.